Category: Woodworking
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From
23/03/2026
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24/04/2026
Making a glass coffee table
Project completed as part of my NVQ in Carpentry and Furniture Making For this woodworking project, I decided to give a second life to a glass pane that had been sitting in my garage. The idea was to design a coffee table around that initial constraint, and turn it into a functional and aesthetic piece.…
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From
03/03/2026
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06/03/2026
Kitchen Cabinet
A learning project using melamine panels This project marks the build of my first kitchen cabinet.The goal was to learn a clean and repeatable workflow: full-scale layout, panel cutting, edge banding, and biscuit-joint assembly. 1. Full-scale layout As with my other projects, I started with a full-scale layout to validate dimensions, assembly logic, and part organization before machining.…
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From
14/01/2026
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19/01/2026
Small sawhorses
My first complete project using workshop machines It was the first time I used workshop machines in a complete build. The goal was to make a pair of simple, sturdy, and repeatable sawhorses, following a clear workflow from stock preparation to final glue-up. 1. Preparation and layout Before machining, I prepared the parts and marked…
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From
31/01/2025
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06/02/2025
Big glass block lamp
A project that marked my first use of a table saw The goal was to create a decorative lamp using glass blocks fitted into a wooden frame, with an LED strip integrated inside. 1. Concept and goals The starting idea was to build a simple but clean decorative object, combining the warmth of wood with…
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From
03/01/2025
to
05/01/2025
Small side table
My very first woodworking project, before any formal training I wanted to build something with what I had on hand: a wood log slice (also called a wood round) and a boat engine valve used as the base. The goal was simple: turn reclaimed parts into a small side table that was stable, functional, and visually unique. 1. Starting point:…