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Natalie Fenwick of Carpenter Oak blogs about the peg (with Astrid Arnold)

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I've been putting up some shelves for a client and I've been putting up some shelves for a client and needed to round the corners off. So I made a template from a piece of ply and used the template router cutter so that the curves all turn out the same! Simple but effective! If you want to get to grips with power tools such as the router, then don't miss our next Power Tools - Course for Women in May. We'll show you how to use a router along with a whole host of other fun power tools! We've only got a couple of places left. To book see link in the bio 🌟 #touchwoodsouthwest #powertools #routersarefun #womeninwoodworking #womenscarpentryworkshop
Meanwhile in the office, I have been drawing anoth Meanwhile in the office, I have been drawing another cabin for a client.....⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #touchwoodsouthwest ⁠ #bespokesolutions #carpentryprojects ⁠ #cabinlife #homeoffice
On our DIY Carpentry and Power Drills Course we al On our DIY Carpentry and Power Drills Course we always have a bit of a laugh when we cover the topic of "stud finders".!🤣 Here I am giving a demo of my new favourite Japanese stud finder! If you want to learn a whole host of tips and tricks about how to attach things to walls - along with lots of practical carpentry (you'll be making your own sweet of shelves!) then join us in July for our next course! When : 3 and 4 July 2023 Where: Moretonhampstead Cost: £225 Book through link in the bio 👆🏼 #touchwoodsouthwest #diyprojects #diywomen #womenempowerwomen #youcandoityourself
On our DIY Carpentry and Power Drills Course we al On our DIY Carpentry and Power Drills Course we always have a bit of a laugh when we cover the topic of "stud finders".!🤣 Here I am giving a demo of my new favourite Japanese stud finder! If you want to learn a whole host of tips and tricks about how to attach things to walls - along with lots of practical carpentry (you'll be making your own set of shelves!) then join us in July for our next course! When : 3 and 4 July 2023 Where: Moretonhampstead Cost: £225 Book through link in the bio 👆🏼 #touchwoodsouthwest #diyprojects #diywomen #womenempowerwomen #youcandoityourself #studfinder
-- DIY Carpentry and Power Drills! --⁠ Our stude -- DIY Carpentry and Power Drills! --⁠ Our students are busy matching the correct fixings with drill bits and screws for their given wall material.⁠ It's not easy to figure this out on your own without spending hours researching the topic - there are so many different possible combinations.⁠ That's why we pack this super useful exercise with easy to follow info into our course. Many lightbulb moments were had!⁠ ⁠ If you want to join us on our next DIY Carpentry and Power Drills course in July, sign up through the link in the bio 👆🏼⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #touchwoodsouthwest #diywomen #fixandmaintainyourhome #diyprojects⁠ #homeimprovement ⁠ #womenscarpentryworkshop #knowyourfixings
- TOOL BOX TUESDAY - ⁠ Adjustable spanners! I al - TOOL BOX TUESDAY - ⁠ Adjustable spanners! I always have 2 in my tool box. They are for tightening or undoing nuts, but I also use mine to do up or loosen water supply compression fittings for example. I need 2 spanners in case I have to tighten one nut against another.⁠ Also useful for bicycle mechanics!⁠ ⁠ In case you want to learn more about DIY Plumbing though, you are in luck! The amazing Maria @phoenixmandr will be teaching our course in May - don't miss it!⁠ ⁠ When: 24 and 25 May 2023⁠ Where: Moretonhampstead⁠ Cost: £235⁠ ⁠ Book through the link in the bio 👆🏼⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #touchwoodsouthwest ⁠ #toolboxes #womenandtools #toolboxtuesday #diyplumbing #dontwaitforsomeoneelsetofixit
Had enough of waiting for someone else to fix it?? Had enough of waiting for someone else to fix it??⁠ Come and learn how to sort simple plumbing issues yourself.⁠ Stop having to wait around for other people, feel empowered and save money - what's not to like!!⁠ ⁠ Our next DIY Plumbing Course will run on the 24 and 25 May 2023 with the fabulous multi-trades woman Maria who will come all the way from London to teach this impactful course.⁠ ⁠ Sign up through the link in the bio 👆🏼⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #touchwoodsouthwest ⁠ #fixandmaintainyourhome #diywomen #diyplumbing ⁠ #plumbinglife #womenempowerwomen
Had enough of waiting for someone else to fix it?? Had enough of waiting for someone else to fix it??⁠ Come and learn how to sort simple plumbing issues yourself.⁠ Stop having to wait around for other people, feel empowered and save money - what's not to like!!⁠ ⁠ Our next DIY Plumbing Course will run on the 24 and 25 May 2023 with the fabulous multi-trades woman Maria who will come all the way from London to teach this impactful course.⁠ ⁠ Sign up through the link in the bio 👆🏼⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #touchwoodsouthwest ⁠ #fixandmaintainyourhome #diywomen #diyplumbing ⁠ #plumbinglife #womenempowerwomen @phoenixmandr
POWER TOOLS - ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT!⁠ Do you want t POWER TOOLS - ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT!⁠ Do you want to take your carpentry to the next level??⁠ If you want to learn how to make stuff like shelves, drawers, work benches, planters, tables, then this course is a must!⁠ The possibilities that open up from knowing how to use power tools are endless.⁠ So don't miss this opportunity and sign up!⁠ You can find all the info in the link in the bio👆🏼⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #touchwoodsouthwest #powertoolsrock #womenscarpentryworkshop #carpentryskillsforwomen #diyprojects #makesomethingbeautiful #workshoptime #homeimprovement⁠
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