Percy Bishton - Woodworker and Turner

It's amazing how quickly things can change! Since I last wrote a blog post I have travelled to Japan for the test event for the Olympic...

Last time I blogged I mentioned that I was about to become a little bit busier. The reason for this is that the IFSC (International...

The new year ahead will see a number of exciting things happening for me, but will be particularly busy too. Thoughts of spending less of...

So, after a brief pause for summer holidays, I've finally found a little time to finish the roof of the timber frame I've been building....

So, the main frame for the house is now complete, and there will be a short delay whilst the wood for the roof trusses is processed. The...

Just a quick update with things. The house build is coming along, in between the showers. A couple more days on the main structure and...

Every now and then I get to do some carpentry. As I have been lead to understand, a joiner joins bits of wood together to make...

I am a big fan of Paul Sellers, and I was reading his blog the other day. He pointed out how efficient modern machinery is at mass...

Just a quick update. Big bookcase is finished and in its final home which means I can move freely around the workshop again with bumping...

I have been tempted to try a milk paint finish on a Windsor chair, but have never quite managed to get around to it. There are a few...