I was asked to assist a customer to make a wooden magic wand. He had tried on several occasions, but the wood kept breaking. He did not want me to add the details to the wand, but ... more
The nomination for East Midlands furniture maker of the year has now run its course. I am delighted to be able to share the news that I won the category. I am not sure how to use t... more
A recent email asking me to accept nomination as East Midlands furniture maker of the year. more
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