Rag 'n' Bone Brown - UK Woodworking and Restoration YouTube projects |

Rag 'n' Bone Brown is an online video channel documenting woodworking, restoration, DIY and upcycling projects using mainly salvaged wood and reclaimed materials by Keith Brown, Maker Of Things. Videos range from build projects like furniture builds and restorations, workshop projects, home & garden & pet projects to vlogs, tool reviews and influencer interviews. Based in Norwich in the UK, the channel began in 2015 on YouTube.

My Sister-in-Law Bought a Beach Shack... So I Built This

My sister in law wanted some banquette seating and a fold down shelf built and installed to her beach chalet known as "the shack". So in this video I use some salvaged and leftover timber to create a relaxed seating area with built in storage space!

The Moment They Saw Their New Catio

We're back to finish the catio in this video - cat shelves, tunnels, bridges, ladders, a cat tree, a cat house - Reggie and Betsy are getting it ALL... Because they deserve it!

Part 1 Catio enclosure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_fNx2L5VSU

Don't Build a Catio Until You Watch This

Check out part 2 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuehcm9TFSs

My friend Lucy wanted a safe outdoor space for her two special kitties Reggie and Betsy, so in this video I build a catio / cat enclosure, and I'll be implementing several significant design improvements since last time I built a catio!

The Problems With My Office (And How I Fixed Them)

The "Dream Desk" build from years ago was a failure. After years of woodworking and DIY, I realized my office layout just wasn't working. It was dark, cramped, and lacked any real character. And I spent an awful lot of time in this room! So, I decided to do something a little bit different. In this video, I’m stepping out of the workshop and into the world of interior design (with a little help from Caroline Winkler's design principles).

He Thought it was Rubbish. I Saw £500 of White Oak

I went to rescue a stack of "warped" solid wood worktops and ended up finding £500 worth of prime white oak. In this video, I’m taking these reclaimed hardwood planks and repurposing them into two high-end furniture pieces for the house. First, a unique, multi-tiered floor lamp with storage shelves built from solid beech—utilising some creative bandsaw techniques to cut perfect circles at a 7.5° angle.

A HUGE Desk On A Tight Budget

My brother wanted a HUGE L-shaped dream desk on a tight budget - so let's see what we can do with some 2x2 timber and 18mm moisture resistant MDF.

Why 2x2 is More Expensive Than 4x2

Why does a smaller piece of wood cost significantly more than a big one? It makes no sense—until you understand the reasons!

In this video, I break down the "Timber Price Paradox." We’re comparing 4x2, 3x2 against 2x2.

We Made a HUGE MISTAKE Fixing A Shower Leak

In this one, we’re tackling a recurring shower leak that’s been haunting us for TWO YEARS! After ripping out the tiles, we found a nightmare of rotten plywood and black mold—but the real drama started when we unboxed the shower panels... We also learned what went wrong with the original installation.

We made a massive mistake storing our new shower panels, and they ended up "bent like a banana." Watch as Aiden and I scramble to save a £700 investment using some questionable DIY bracing and a lot of patience.

How To Build A Gate To Last DECADES

After years of building and repairing garden gates, I’ve seen exactly why they fail. Today, I’m at my aunt’s house to replace a rotting plywood disaster with a heavy-duty timber gate built to survive the British weather for decades. I’m sharing all my hints and tips in one video from moisture management, braces, what timber to use, rot-proofing and the specific joinery that prevents sagging.

Finding Treasure At The Rubbish Tip

Usually, I’m scavenging the alleyways and streets for materials, but in this video I head to the local reuse stores to do some thrifting! There is so much potential in the things people throw away! I’m tackling some woodworking, a bit of upholstery, and a mid-century furniture restoration that didn't exactly go to plan!

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