Woodturning an end grain vase out of almond and apricot wood

 Tools and materials I propose:Pyrography Wood Burning TipsPyrography Pen Wood Burning KitAlcohol based markersLatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitBuffing kitForstner bit setIn this video I make an end grain vase / box out of almond wood. The cap is made out of apricot. I also drew some decorative leaves using my wood...

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Climber Heroes and Climber Shrubs: What Are They?

Conomorpha fragrans DESIGN ELEMENTSClimber HeroesThis design series is about plants that are categorised as non-general lines. Every week I’ve been saying that were talking about plants that you won’t necessarily find in your big box store or possibly even in your nursery so you may have to search for them.These plants are so worthwhile that because they provide year...

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Assembling a tele style electric DIY guitar kit and wood burning the artwork

 Tools and materials:Pyrography Pen Wood Burning KitAlcohol based markersBuffing Wheel SetCleaning & polishing rotary tool kitChisel setBandsawCordless drillRotary toolBelt sanderFlat raspRound raspFlat fileRound fileSpoke shaveIn this video I assemble a guitar kit. I also decorated the guitar with pyrography and alcohol based coloured markers. Harley benton...

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Bright Shade Planting But Not In The Gloom

 DESIGN ELEMENTSBright Shade PlantingThis design series is about plants that are categorised as non-general lines, in other words, plants that are not production grown that then become available in several different sized pots. This series is also about year round interest in the garden even when plants are not in flower. Imagine opening the back door to look at a sea...

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Mixed Shrub Borders Are In Again

 DESIGN ELEMENTSThis is a series about foliage colour and contrast and textural contrast  for year round interest. The focus is also on non-general lines instead of production grown planting. In other words, plants that may not necessarily be easy to find but so worth the effort. We kick off the series with mixed shrub borders.MIXED SHRUB BORDER Are they a thing...

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Funky amphora inspired hollow form from almond wood - Woodturning

 Tools and materials I propose:Pyrography Wood Burning TipsPyrography Pen Wood Burning KitAlcohol based markersLatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitBuffing kitForstner bit setPropane torchIn this video I make an amphora inspired hollow form vase out of almond wood. I begun by turning my stock between centres and making...

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Making a second wooden chair for kids - DIY

 Tools and materials:Table sawBlock planeCordless Impact DriverCordless drillRandom orbit sanderChisel setJointer planerFlush trim sawBandsawBelt sanderTormek T8 Sharpening SystemChisel setDowel center pinTrim routerFlush trim sawDrill pressAir compressor, nail and staple gun kitA few years ago I made a kids chair. Now I had to make a second one out of spruce. I also...

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