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Making a Spice Shelf
Making a Spice Shelf
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⚜️ The perforated shelf for flawless organization: ⚜️ The triangle shelf for a unique style: Laying out a kitchen is...

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Wood use classes: what are they?
Wood use classes: what are they?
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Our TOP 4 wood panel use classes Class 1: Dry wood But what exactly are these Class 1 woods? Class 2: Dry wood, but...

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Original and durable rocket: a custom-made wooden bookshelf for kids!
Original and durable rocket: a custom-made wooden bookshelf for kids!
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The wooden rocket bookshelf A wooden bookshelf that is easy to assemble Ergonomics and safety Its playful and...

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Winter Sales at John Steel!
Winter Sales at John Steel!
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Hello Steelsters and budding DIY enthusiasts!! 🤘 Winter Sales 2022 kicked off this Wednesday, January 12th! 🥳 That's...

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Woodworking project ideas to do with your kids!
Woodworking project ideas to do with your kids!
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🪓 Some woodworking projects to delight your kids! A birdhouse A playhouse A vegetable garden A coat rack 👷 The...

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Wood advice: explore wood care, renovation and custom projects. John Steel helps you care for, renovate and work with wood, with practical ideas and custom cutting solutions.

 
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  • Wood DIY Month: Making a Decorative Wooden Hanging Planter for Plants? 🌿
    Wood DIY Month: Making a Decorative Wooden Hanging Planter for Plants? 🌿
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    DIY Tutorial of the Month: How to make a hanging planter for plants? Being well in offices and interiors: because having plants indoors is increasingly trendy, it is even more so when combined with decorative objects or creations. Green walls, pots in...

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  • How to recognize solid wood?
    How to recognize solid wood?
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    To recognize solid wood: distinguish end grain from edge grain. The end grain. The edge grain. Solid wood texture: avoid wood imitations. Everything you need to know about solid wood panels. Multilayer solid beech wood (or laminated board). Solid three-ply board (or three-ply wood). Laminated wood...

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  • How to Naturally Protect a Wood Panel?
    How to Naturally Protect a Wood Panel?
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    Different products to protect wood • Wood stain • Varnish • Oil • What oil to use to protect wood? • Linseed oil and its benefits for wood • Linseed oil and its dangers for wood • How to apply oil on a wood panel? • Step 1: Clean the wood panel • Step...

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  • How to create a custom wood countertop for your kitchen?
    How to create a custom wood countertop for your kitchen?
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    🪓 What is the best type of wood for a kitchen? Design a countertop online 🪓 How to create a custom wood countertop? Visit our configurator! Choosing the shade and thickness Choosing the shape Choosing the dimensions 🚚 How does delivery work...

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  • How to cut wooden panels easily?
    How to cut wooden panels easily?
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    🪓 Get ready to cut your wooden panels! Make sure you have the right protective equipment. Watch out for wood splinters! 🪓 Tools for cutting wooden panels! Hand saw Circular saw Jigsaw A local professional 🪓 Or have your wooden panels custom-cut to size...

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  • How to remove scratches on a varnished wood panel?
    How to remove scratches on a varnished wood panel?
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    Can you remove scratches on varnished wood? How to remove scratches on varnished wood with an easy-to-make solution? Step 1: Mix the oil and vinegar in the container. Step 2: Soak your cloth with this mixture. Step 3: Apply the mixture to the damaged surface....

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  • What wood for a bathroom?
    What wood for a bathroom?
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    🚿 What type of wood should you choose for a bathroom? Beech, a dark wood Spruce, a light and soft wood Teak, an exotic wood 🚿 Opt for solid wood in your bathroom! It may seem unusual, but wood is a material often intended for use in bathrooms...

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  • Is it possible to make a wooden backsplash?
    Is it possible to make a wooden backsplash?
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    The wooden backsplash? Cool or not cool 😀The pros:The cons:How to choose the right wood?Installation and maintenance of a wooden backsplash ⚒️Install your wooden backsplash like a proTreat / protect to last longer! Warm, natural and above all ultra trendy, wood is one of the...

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  • What materials make up MDF boards?
    What materials make up MDF boards?
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    Composition of MDF wood — The manufacturing of a medium-density fibreboard / MDF. Ideal for interior fittings, MDF is one of the most widely used woods in the furniture and interior design industry. It can be easily worked by both professionals and DIY enthusiasts...

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  • Where to find wood offcuts?
    Where to find wood offcuts?
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    The Steeldépôt: the paradise of solid wood, MDF and HPL laminate offcuts. Where do our wood offcuts come from? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur a...

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  • How to sand wood?
    How to sand wood?
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    How to sand a wood plank? Discover several tips to restore your wood panel's splendor with a perfect sanding job!

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  • French Days 2024: Get 10% off all your metal and wood cuts!
    French Days 2024: Get 10% off all your metal and wood cuts!
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    Why choose John Steel for your custom cuts? Materials for all types of projects!A few tips before orderingA customer service team at your disposalHow to take advantage of the offer? The French Days are back at the end of September 2024, and at John Steel, we have...

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