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Tables
I delivered a dining table to a customer this week. Here are some pictures of it. It's made in quartersawn oak, with walnut stringing...
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In praise of rays
Medullary rays, that is! I am working on several commissions at the moment which use quarter sawn oak. I normally get this from the guys...
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When is a shed not a shed?
The answer is, when it's a garden building! I have recently finished building shed for some friends, although after some consideration...
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Green, Man
I have found a bit of time (while it is finally got round to raining) to take a few new pictures of things which I have posted in the...
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There's no money in it!
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...
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Clearing the decks
A period of slightly calmer work schedules has meant that I have had time to get back into the workshop and finish a few jobs off. Most...