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The joy of planing
Published on Monday 14th May 2012 - 09:36
One of the best things about my job is that I get to do lots of hand planing. read more
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North Yorkshire Open Studios and Tasters
Published on Wednesday 25th April 2012 - 14:42
Last year, as part of North Yorkshire Open Studios we ran some marquetry taster workshops. We are proud to say that we have again been selected to be part of NYOS and will be running some more workshops. read more
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Coasters for a Sofa Box
Published on Wednesday 4th April 2012 - 12:54
I recently completed a large sofa box for a customer near Holmfirth. It has a fine satin finish on the top. The customer suggested a set of coasters to protect the finish. We were happy to oblige. read more
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Farewell to the curved cabinet
Published on Monday 26th March 2012 - 21:18
About five years ago I made an elegant bow fronted wall cabinet and side table. The cabinet has stayed with me, but now it's time to let it go. read more
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Time to say good bye to Arts and Crafts?
Published on Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 22:41
The Arts and Crafts were an important influence on British design in the 20th century, but I think it's time we called it a day. read more
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Story Chair
Published on Thursday 26th January 2012 - 22:26
News about the story chair I made for Sandal Junior School in Baildon. To commemorate a much loved teacher, Dot Mainwaring. read more
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Economic Crisis
Published on Sunday 18th December 2011 - 18:33
Thoughts on "The Party's Over- How the West Went Bust" read more
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Regrets of the dying
Published on Thursday 15th December 2011 - 20:48
What regrets do you have in life? read more
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Help with clamping
Published on Thursday 1st December 2011 - 21:33
Here's a little thing that will help with the stress of clamping up! read more
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The sentimental furniture maker
Published on Sunday 20th November 2011 - 21:11
I make a prototype for my dovetailing and drawer fitting course and get all sentimental about my wood. read more