A wooden place mat for hot dishes. This simple project is ideal for the pure enjoyment of making and construction. The final result is strong and robust and can be used for large pots.

Age: 10+. Making time: 6-8 hours. Size: 200 x 300mm.

Tools needed: file, sandpaper, set square, glue, saw and drill.

Skills required: drilling, sawing, gluing and filing.

Instructions included.