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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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Metal advice

Metal advice: explore metals, finishes, maintenance and custom cutting. John Steel helps you choose, maintain and custom-cut metal, with practical ideas and custom cutting solutions.

 
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  • Some tips for cleaning a mirror!
    Some tips for cleaning a mirror!
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    The basics: before cleaning your mirror! Dust off your mirror Prepare your supplies The 4 ultra-easy tips for cleaning your mirror Tip #1 – Lemon juice Tip #2 – Potato Tip #3 – White vinegar Tip #4 – Whiting (Meudon white) Did you know that it's possi...

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  • How to renovate a wooden piece of furniture with a metal plate?
    How to renovate a wooden piece of furniture with a metal plate?
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    Why renovate a wooden piece of furniture when you can replace it? 🧐 Wood furniture renovation inspired by our handyman Steelster! 🔸 Cutting metal plates to the right dimensions with personalization: You have a wooden piece of furniture that has lived a good life or deserves a little fashion touch...

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  • Metal Decoration for Christmas Tree
    Metal Decoration for Christmas Tree
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    A Christmas all in metal: Christmas is almost here! The tree is finally set up in your living room. Now you're wondering how to create an original decoration that breaks away from other years? Let's discover together how to impress your loved ones with our ideas for a unique tree full of #Steel...

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  • How to reduce the price of laser-cut metal plates?
    How to reduce the price of laser-cut metal plates?
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    💰 Reduce the price by choosing the right metal 💰 Reduce the price by choosing the right thickness 💰 Reduce the price by working with the workshop Whether you're a beginner or experienced with your CAD software, it's important to know the tips that will help you reduce the price of your plate cuts...

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  • How to renovate a metal plate?
    How to renovate a metal plate?
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    🔸 First of all, you need to strip your metal before renovating it 🔸 A final little touch for the finish 🔸 A coat of protection is always better, especially when it's anti-rust 🔸 The finishing touch of your renovation: the varnish coat Protection for a piece of furniture, a door bottom or protection for a hearth...

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  • Why is stainless steel called "inox"? 😉
    Why is stainless steel called "inox"? 😉
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    But why exactly should you choose stainless steel? 🧐 Why doesn't stainless steel rust? Widely known as stainless steel, inox is a metal favored by many industries. Offering numerous advantages, its main asset is well known among DIY enthusiasts. Resistant to corrosion,...

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  • Create Full Metal Wall Protectors with Steel!
    Create Full Metal Wall Protectors with Steel!
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    Wall protectors? Yes, but not with just any metal! So… does this inspire you? To protect your walls effectively and in a decorative way, metal is ideal! Yes, it shines, it cuts, it mounts, it adapts to your desires. Let's see how to make your metal wall protectors. Wall protectors...

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  • How to choose your anti-slip plate?
    How to choose your anti-slip plate?
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    There are 3 grades of anti-slip sheets The aluminium anti-slip plate The stainless steel anti-slip plate The steel anti-slip plate Comparison between the 3 anti-slip metal plates Appreciated by professionals and private individuals alike, the anti-slip plate is ideal for...

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  • How to choose your metal sheet? Aluminum, stainless steel or carbon steel, we tell you more!
    How to choose your metal sheet? Aluminum, stainless steel or carbon steel, we tell you more!
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    📌 Steel sheet: the handyman's metal. Raw steel. Corrugated steel. Galvanized steel. Corten steel. 📌 Stainless steel sheet: the star metal plate. Brushed stainless steel. 316L or marine-grade stainless steel. Leather-textured stainless steel. 📌 Aluminum sheet: the featherweight of metals. Raw aluminum. Anti-fingerprint aluminum. Alumini...

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  • Metal skirting boards or wooden skirting boards? Anything is possible!
    Metal skirting boards or wooden skirting boards? Anything is possible!
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    Skirting boards are cool! The different families of skirting boards: Wooden skirting boards? Why not ^^ Brushed aluminium or stainless steel skirting boards, the trend of the moment! The little extra 👋: the different ways of installing skirting boards Perfect for adding a modern touch or protecting your wall, the skirting board i...

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  • Pro tips for sanding metal like a pro!
    Pro tips for sanding metal like a pro!
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    ⚙️ What tools to use for sanding metal? ⚙️ What grits for sanding metal? ⚙️ How to sand metal with a sander? The technique for sanding metal like a pro. By the way, a good dusting is in order. How to sand rusty metal? Can you sand all types of metal? Is it...

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  • How to paint aluminium?
    How to paint aluminium?
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    🖌️ Aluminium preparation – Precautions for painting your aluminium sheet 🖌️ Oxidation treatment on aluminium – A bit of oxidation on your aluminium sheet? Degrease your aluminium sheet – Sand your aluminium sheet 🖌️ Paint application Step 1: Apply a prim...

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