In this video I build two drawer units as a base for my desk in a mid century modern feel using some salvaged timber that had a woodworm problem, some nice sapele boards and some birch plywood for my DIY dream desk build.

Building The Desk Top Video : https://youtu.be/u4Q1wAs1zCI

Introducing the Workshop Banter podcast, a new UK based woodworking maker podcast hosted by myself and Matt of Badger Workshop

Episode 1 should be available now on all streaming services, including Spotify, Google and Apple.  YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mPyqGWqj_j4

Also available in video form on YouTube: Workshop Banter on YouTube (please subscribe!)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36wkVzxfkT7JzzQHkTz_Eg

Help support future episodes of the podcast at: http://patreon.com/workshopbanter

In this video I talk through the lean to pergola/patio cover project, covering my mistakes, lessons learned, how long it took and a full breakdown of the costs.

0:00 Intro
0:21 IP44 Lighting added
0:41 What I'd Do Differently
6:16 How Long It Took
7:02 ITS Black Friday Sale
7:30 How Much It Cost
11:18 Winner!

In this video I build a pergola in our garden using pressure treated softwood rough sawn timber.

0:00 Intro & Timber Collection
0:47 Post Holder Drainage
1:45 4x4 Posts
2:25 Front Beam
2:56 Half Lap Joinery
4:17 Sponsored Message
4:51 Front Frame Assembly
5:36 Wall Plate
6:38 Checking Rafters For Camber
7:01 Roof Pitch / Angle
8:25 Joist Hangers
8:51 Installing End Rafter
11:17 Installing Rafters With Joist Hangers
12:15 Corner Braces
12:50 Outro