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.

Making A Handle & Restoring A VINTAGE AXE!

My friend found this vintage felling axe head in a garage when he moved in to his new home, and in this video, I restore it sympathetically and make it swing again!

BIG SHED: Building The Roof

PLANS AVAILABLE HERE:
16 x 8ft (4.8m x 2.4m) Shed Plans https://bit.ly/16x8shedplans
12ft x 8ft (3.6m x 2.4m) Shed Plans https://bit.ly/12x8shedplans
10ft x 8ft (3m x 2.4m) Shed Plans https://bit.ly/10x8shedplans

I'm building a BIG SHED and in this episode I build the roof and install EPDM rubber along with some other finishing touches - and finally I total up the overall project costs!

BIG SHED: Walls, Doors & Windows

I'm building a BIG SHED and in this episode I build and clad the walls and install windows and doors - and ofcourse there are mistakes to be made too!

BIG SHED: Floor

My brother needs a BIG shed, and in this video I am building the floor

Tools I Wasted Money On

What tools and machines do I regret buying? And which ones am I happy with?

Extending Dining Table: My Best Ever Project

After making over 300 woodworking projects on this channel, this is the best yet...! This is a solid oak extending dining table that seats up to 8, but best of all, the extending leaves slide out and are self storing under the main central table top.

Sheds: Build Or Buy? ULTIMATE Cost Breakdown

I've been asked to build a shed, but the client is also considering buying a pre-fabricated shed. So In this video, I do a full cost breakdown comparison of the timber and labour required to build vs buy - using costs from timber merchants, sawmills and DIY stores! Which is cheapest? And which will yield the best quality shed? Let's find out!

Revisiting Past Projects: PROBLEMS and MISTAKES

When DIY goes wrong... In this video I explore previous project problems, mistakes and most importantly: solutions!!

I Take Wood From People's Bins

I went out for a JUNK HUNT around the city of Norwich and found loads of materials and then used them to make a woodworking project! I like using waste materials in my project so searching the alleyways, communal bin areas and skip diving or dumpster diving is a great way to find things!

Dowel maker: https://amzn.to/3ylyabm (Amazon UK) https://geni.us/DhEe2 (Amazon Worldwide)

WARNING: You Might Get Shed Envy

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In this video I'm sharing some shed storage ideas and tips, making and hanging a gate, and tidying my building materials yard - so lots of work to do at the top of the garden! It's good to get things organised!

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