Does your Cabinet Scraper draw Blood?

How many times have you cut yourself on your Cabinet Scrapers?

Latest video shows you how I deal with those corners and sharp edges. It's only a couple of minutes long, so head over and see if it suits you to do the same on your card scrapers 👍

link to YouTube video

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See you next time

Jamie 

Don't throw those Coffee grounds Away!! Free Fuel

Ever wondered what happens to all those leftover coffee grounds after your morning brew? Instead of throwing them away, I’ve found a way to turn waste into free fuel! ☕🔥

In this video, I’ll show you step by step how I transform coffee grounds into eco-friendly briquettes that heat my home for free. It’s simple, sustainable, and something anyone can try.

👉 Watch until the end to see the process from raw coffee waste to finished briquette — and how they burn compared to wood.

If you enjoy this kind of project, don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe, and share — it really helps the channel grow!

You’ll never throw them away again 👉 

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I hope you enjoy the video

See you very soon on the next one

Cheers

Jamie 

A week in the Workshop - Shed Shelving made Simple.

Lots going on in the workshop this week!

Now that the school holidays are over, it’s time to get stuck back into projects. This week includes making shelves for my shed, adjusting a bookcase, scorching a stool, showing some of my students’ work, and even finding ways to make the most out of twisted timber.

I’ve also included a throwback clip from 10 months ago, when I was given some Holly lengths (about 4ft long). These will eventually become a beautifully designed chair of my own creation.

The main theme this week, though, is tidying and organising the workspace. By making the workshop more practical and efficient, I can focus on the pieces I really want to be making.

 [ Here's the link to the video ] 

Cheers,
Jamie

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A Murmuration of Rooks

I filmed this very short clip of a Parliament of Rooks in Murmuration just before they settle for the night.

Watch the two minute video here

Out of a weeks worth of watching and understanding what they were doing and when. It all started to make sense.

Please like, share, comment 👍

'8 x Six' episode 2 Panels & Shelves

Welcome back to the '8 x Six' Studio.

In this episode I'm moving forward with shelving, much needed lights for the winter months.

Watch the video here

I also show how I restored the finish on an Oak Chest, that looks absolutely wonderful when it was finished and ready to go home. 

I have door lock problems, and then show a rare sight of Rooks going through a type of murmuration before settling in for the night.

Lots of other things including how the Wednesday night guys are getting on with their stools.

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Thank you for your support & watching

Jamie 

Shed & Shelving 8 x Six Studio

I really needed to get better organised, I suppose we all do. A tidy up, throwing things out, some to charities, on Ebay & Free cycle etc.

My shed was calling out again. Things needed to move from house to shed, kitchen to garage and do on. 

Well in this first episode I start some of the moving around and shelving is the order of the day.

How I set up heights, depths according to what I have lying around and other factors. The fact that the shed is already insulated helps a lot. I've really invested some time in here and it just needs a bit more lining and shelving can go ahead. 

Let me know what you think in the comments under the video. That way we share knowledge, experience and ideas. 

Thank you for your support 

video is here too

See you next week 

Jamie 

Briquettes - A New Way?

There's been a few people write in the comments about other ways to firm briquettes.

In this video here I go through how the briquettes were formed and the resulting issues.

Could this 'wet' method suit you? 

Since the video was posted yesterday I've had a couple of people mention using cloth or paper in the tub first! 

Extraction seems to be the biggest issue. 

What do you think would improve it. 

Comments welcome below the video, so everyone can see them and add their bit. 

Thanks for the support

See you next week. 

Jamie