Maxngn

Photographer based in Paris. Photography, woodwork

27/04/2026

Handcrafting at work 🪵🛠️ simple, useful, effective, beautiful. Plus a great way to use up some beautiful offcuts scrapwood.

14/04/2026

I have been quite sick for a week now, no woodworking recently. It gives me time to look at my past footage though!

30/03/2026

The Bermuda triangle of tape measures 🕵🏻‍♂️📏

I will remain in denial, there is no other logical explanation

27/03/2026

Is your square actually square? 📐

Over time, even the best speed squares can lose their 90° edge. Use this simple “line-and-flip” method to stay accurate.

You can do the test for any square, you’ll be surprised! Let me know in the comments

26/03/2026

Sometimes you just need to let fate decide 🤞

We’ve all been there. Having to choose between what you want and what you need to do

Does it happen to you too?

25/03/2026

Wood Science: Density & Buoyancy 🪵🔬
Ever wondered why some wood species are so much heavier than others? I put five different species to the test: pine, sucupira, red oak, mahogany and ebony

A bit of science in the workshop 👨🏻‍🔬

24/03/2026

Woodworking Fact: “Hardwood” doesn’t always mean hard. 🪵🔨
It’s all about the seeds:
✅ Hardwood = Angiosperms (Nuts/Fruit)
✅ Softwood = Gymnosperms (Cones)
Which one are you working with today?

23/03/2026

2 ways to get the perfect inside measurement. 🛠️
✅ Add the tape case length.
✅ Use the overlap method.
Simple, accurate, and no more “close enough” guesstimate cuts. Save this for your next project in the workshop!
Did you know these tricks?

22/03/2026

Is your tape measure broken? No! 🛠️
It’s called “True Zero.”
✅ Pulling: The hook moves out to start the scale from the inside face.
✅ Pushing: The hook moves in to account for its own thickness.
Trust your gear. Don’t tighten those rivets!

13/02/2026

Turns out “So” is the only thing i produce more than sawdust 🪵💨
Rate my “So” count from 1 to “learn how to speak”

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Rua Pereira Henriques, 5
Lisbon
1950-242

Website

http://sites.google.com/site/maxngn

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