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I have been using barrel staves for some time now. They are a fantastic material and I get upset at the lack of imagination shown by some crafters. I have made lamps, wax melts and...  more  

I had spinal surgery in early Feb. For several weeks I was unable to do any woodwork. A neighbour lifted an Oak board from my wood rack and helped put it through the chop saw. Once...  more  

Having made the rabbit and sheep, Sheila and I went on an internet trawl to see if we could get any other ideas.  more  

I made a kitchen roll holder in the shape of a sheep, where the body was the kitchen roll, mounted on a head and a tail made in oak. Although popular many customers considered it ...  more  

I was approached to make two very specific wooden spoons for a client which I posted out just after Christmas. Whilst showing another lady some images of my work she became very ex...  more  

I was contacted just before Christmas to repair 4 kitchen chairs. Fortunately there was no urgency, so I spoke to the client in the new year and got the job moving.  more  

The continued development of barrel stave furniture  more  

For some time I have been thinking about more creative uses for the barrel staves I buy from a reclaim yard. I already make lamp and whiskey flight boards I am now attempting to ma...  more  

A busy year, mending tools, craft events, website development and new products  more  

I am always looking for new things to do with reclaimed barrel staves. In spite of all the regulations relating to electrics, I decided to design some lamps.  more