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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  

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  

There has been much interest in the use of epoxy resin in woodworking projects. River tables, turned bowls etc. all feature in the woodworking press. Although I had never used resi...  more  

I have been asked to produce a sign for a local group in our village. The organisation had some ideas on design but these were not practical. The design was revised and I used the ...  more  

I have been asked to make a kitchen roll holder and thought it would be good to have an addition to my collection of wooden animals  more  

Client wanted a storage unit for vinyl records to match a desk finished in grey/white wood grain effect.  more  

I was contacted by a customer who asked if I could repair a drawer. I met a young couple in a village close to the workshop and was presented with one drawer with a raised central ...  more  

It is a lovely snowy day in Derbyshire, but cold. Thoughts turned to summer and weddings.  more  

After much thought and discussion I finally decided on a suitable quote for the back of the book case seat. I also thought readers might be interested in how the unit was construct...  more