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In this blog I hope to explain the later stages of the bench project wich was the subject of a previous blog, to include selecting timber, carving and finishing.  more  

I have been approached to carve some letters in a bench. I hope to give more than the usual brief details by showing some of the design process and thinking involved in my projects...  more  

Our daughter is very good at finding bargains on various websites. One of these finds was a set of four lovely Ercol dining chairs. We have been storing these for some time but th...  more  

Our son expressed an interest in celebrating Burns night. Obviously this presented an opportunity to eat haggis and enjoy some of the whiskies I have bought or had given over the y...  more  

A client contacted me to ask if I could carve his daughters names in the back of an old rocking chair. He wanted a Disney type font and the work to be finished for Christmas.  more  

A good year with a wide variety of projects, some easier than others. All jobs I have undertaken this year have challenged my skills and I feel my woodworking has improved as a res...  more  

For some time I have been looking at ways of marking my work. I have considered QR codes, laser or branding irons. Each method has its merits, but the cost can be considerable. A r...  more  

On a recent visit to Cromford mill, I noticed the cheese shop was stocking wooden goods. An exchange of emails and a couple of visits, I got my first order for a retail outlet.  more  

I had a stall at a local fundraising event. Preparation involved manufacture of a range of cheese/chopping boards along with Christmas decorations and log reindeers.  more  

A florist I do work for asked me to make an A board with a planter on the front to house a floral display. The idea was to use the upper part of the board to welcome guests to wedd...  more