What would you like help with?

The Bunnings team is considering hosting live events here on Workshop so you can get help and inspiration for your projects. The events would also be an opportunity to have some fun with the Workshop community.

We're keen to know what kinds of topics you might like to see covered in a future live video event.

Perhaps there's a project you've seen on the site that you'd love to see brought to life? Or some tools and techniques you'd love to learn? Or the opportunity to ask an expert about a specific topic? Let us know by replying below.

We're looking forward to your requests and suggestions.

Thanks,

Jason

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MitchellMc

I'd like to see some high-end premium range products in action, showcasing their features and benefits, specifically the finish achieved using them. I've been contemplating investing in the Makita 1430W 255mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw, seeing it in action would likely illustrate why it's superior to an Ozito 210mm 1600W 8¼" Compound Mitre Saw. Of course, this could be demonstrated whilst bringing a project to life.

I'll be looking forward to the live events no matter what they entail.

Mitchell

Juli

How to build an outdoor pizza oven.

How to build a brazier.
How to fix a door that sheeting has come off.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12140#Comment_12140

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Juli. It's a pleasure to have you join us.

Those are some fantastic suggestions you've made there; I'm sure they would interest many of our members. Are these projects that you are considering in the near future?

We look forward to hearing all about your projects around the house and garden and would encourage you to let us know if you need any assistance or would like to share them with us. I trust you'll find loads of inspiration in the community as our creative members contribute their projects here every day.

Mitchell

pepsp

Hi @Jason. For me it would be things that improve my knowledge and skills like:

- setting up a home workshop including dust extraction and basic work benches

- woodworking basics especially working with a router, joining timber and also planing wood joins smooth with the right hand plane

- getting angled cuts perfect for architraves and skirting boards

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12151#Comment_12151

Some brilliant suggestions there @pepsp! I could certainly do with brushing up my basic woodworking skills too.

Many thanks for sharing some great ideas.

Mitchell

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12140#Comment_12140

Many thanks for your feedback @pepsp and @Juli. Much appreciated.

Keen to hear from members like @Peggers, @Tara86, @diy_hausdesigns and @Noyade.

Please keep the suggestions coming.

Jason

Prawns

some nailgun comparisons / explanations of different kinds / what nails they use / features good to have on them (battery vs pneumatic comparison too be nice)

Tara86

@Jason absolutely LOVE this idea!! I remember we discussed similar things to this awhile ago. Having live events allows members to interact in real time, ask questions while attempting to follow demonstrations. Find solutions to problems they encounter. The workshop has so many talented members providing a wide range of experience.
My suggestions would be some ‘back to basics’ topics. Learning the different type of screws, timbers - using the correct one for the job.
How to use hand/power tools correctly.
Handy tips - cut straight, checking corners etc.
@pepsp I would also love to learn more about these topics. Once my garage is rebuilt I’m hoping to set up a dust extraction system !!

Cheers Tara

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12284#Comment_12284

Many thanks for the feedback @Tara86 and @Prawns, much appreciated. I've shared it with the team.

Please keep the comments coming.

Jason

Julieg9426

Basic mosaics, sanding and painting old timber furniture

Prof

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12289#Comment_12289

One thing I've always had trouble with is cutting and joining a molded skirting board for an internal corner..

If you're planning on having any videos of various ways of doing things correctly, that's one thing I would like to see done..

dmwhancock

How to properly paint a front porch

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12303#Comment_12303

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @dmwhancock. It's fabulous to have you join us, and many thanks for contributing to the discussion.

Do you have a painting project in the works? It would be great if you'd like to share it with us, and we'd encourage you to let us know if you need any assistance. There's plenty of members that will be happy to provide advice on how to paint your porch. We look forward to hearing all about your projects around the home and garden, and I trust you'll find loads of inspiration for them from our clever and creative members.

Mitchell

stelz

Hi Jason,

I think it may be good to give a demonstrate of basic tool usage, the correct of using a tools. It's all good and well when we have certain tools, but are we using it correctly. Back to basic demonstrate will be good.

Thanks,

Juli

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/68512#Comment_68512

I found some c o r f l u t e near pallets back of Bunnings to use as chicken boxes. This is a first project for testing out my ryobi circular saw and ryobi drill so testing on the free pallet timber and help from here has improved my confidence greatly in how to use the tools safely. My project has not been completed yet. I have two things left to practice. One is cutting 30 and 60 degrees on timber which manual explained fully for circular saw. Ryobi drill didn’t come with a manual as I bought secondhand and bought 70 pieces drill bits from Bunnings. I can drill holes through the timber with a seven and a half drill bit either side of wood and then put bits of dowel to connect them but haven’t been able to drive a screw into wood successfully yet. Is low torque one better for slow speed of driving in screws into pallet timber?

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/97755#Comment_97755

Hi @Juli,

It's great to hear that you are making some fantastic progress with your new tools. Pallet wood is a terrific place to start and, as you've mentioned, inexpensive. How are you going with the circular saw? Was the video I posted for you in the Pallet coffee table discussion useful?

For driving screws into timber, it's best to set your drill to the lower speed setting. Select the number one speed switch on the top of the drill. Next, I'd advise turning the torque wheel setting right down to one. This produces the least amount of power. As you drive the screw in, you'll notice the drill will stop and start clicking. This is because you are on the lowest power setting, and the drill is engaging its clutch. Please note this does no damage to the drill and is a feature. Gradually increase the power setting until the drill can drive the screw home and flush with the timber surface. If you leave this setting and start to drive in a new screw, it will finish that screw flush with the surface again. If you try driving a screw on the highest torque setting, you will find the drill will drive the screw head deep into the timber or snap it off completely.

I've put together another video for you below to illustrate.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

Ari

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12138#Comment_12138

I agree with @MitchellMc , I'd love to see a comparison of high end products and tools to cheaper products and tools.

There a loads of 'how to do this activity' type videos on YouTube etc, however it's not so easy to find comparisons of expensive paint v cheaper paint, powder grout vs ready to go grout tubes (never again, too liquid/messy), expensive mini-chainsaw vs cheap mini-chainsaw etc, why/when you should use different types of saws etc

I guess you'd need to ensure you didn't offend your suppliers but it would be great to know when you should spend more (eg paint, chain saws) and when you don't need to (love my cheap Ozito mini sander).

I don't think I'd be organised enough to sign in for live events, but would love to access short videos.

querencia

I’d like to see videos for beginners who have less strength than the average person. Many projects are simply not doable if you’re unable to wield heavy materials or a heavy tool. It would be great to learn about alternative tools, materials and techniques that would empower those of us who would want to accomplish our projects safely but cannot do so due to injury or physical limitations.

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