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Real stupid question! i am used to working with hardwood and have little experience in softwoods. i would like to build a built in bunk bed for my sons. would 'redwood' be good for this? what other flavour or spec of wood should I be seeking. It will be painted so grain etct no worries but it...

Hi all My wifes 40th is coming up and I was thinking a jewelry box would be a good gift. I have made beds, guitars and other stuff but nothing as small and neat as a box. As I have no experience of jewelry boxes i.e. the use of, spaces required inside ( I don't want to make it too big in case...

Hi all, Just thought I would add a thread about my new shed build. I hada 10' x 8' shed that I have taken down. I then bought a new 10' x 8' shed and plan to join them together to create the godzilla of 10' x 8. sheds. my plan is to have a good storage area with a 'clear' working area, this...

Hi all, Can anyone direct me to some plan ideas for kitchen units. Either carcase and face frame or solid timber stand alone units. I don't have a biscuit jointer but could buy/borrow one if it would make carcase manufacture easier. Looking to replace a kitchen soon and need some insiration...

Hi, I have made a boxwood pendant inlayed with paua shell for SWMBO. What should I use to finish it? I have shelac or a tungoil finish to hand. I have not tried finishing something so dense before. Regards Leigh