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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.

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!

We Heard Back From The Log Burner Authority

In this video: MORE issues with our log burner, HETAS respond to the original video and some workshop and garden room updates!

I Hid EVERYTHING Inside This Wall

Let's build a media wall with hidden storage to hold some games consoles, toys and books

What I was watching:
https://www.youtube.com/@Gidjoiner
https://www.youtube.com/@startmaking1
https://www.youtube.com/@useless-useful
https://www.youtube.com/@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT
https://www.youtube.com/@10MinuteWorkshop

A Whole New Way to Sharpen Chisels: EASY & FAST

No longer have the time or patience for sharpening chisels, knives and handplane cutting irons by hand? In this video I create the ultimate sharpening set up designed for quick, easy and excellent results using a 180 degree flipping bench grinder set up designed in my workshop!

GB Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Restoring Natural Wood Tone - What Actually Works?

Which products work for restoring natural wood colour, and which are best for lightening the colour of darkened, aged wood furniture? Here's the thing - wood naturally darkens with age and exposure to UV damage which yellows the wood making it look less modern and undesirable. In this video I test out products designed on various different timber types, and restore a very orange pine chest of drawers back to it's original and natural colour.

Why We Were Told To STOP USING Our Log Burner

In the summer we received a letter from HETAS suggesting that our wood stove installation was potentially dangerous. This is the story of why HETAS shut down our log burner, why the original installer tried to convince us it was safe, and why the whole process was made far more stressful than it should have been.

My Log Burner PM2.5 Particle Emissions Tested video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaiOAiPi9Ik

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