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The joy of planing

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:36:00 GMT

One of the best things about my job is that I get to do lots of hand planing.

North Yorkshire Open Studios and Tasters

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:42:00 GMT

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.

Coasters for a Sofa Box

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:54:00 GMT

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.

Farewell to the curved cabinet

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:18:00 GMT

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.

Time to say good bye to Arts and Crafts?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:41:00 GMT

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.

Story Chair

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:26:00 GMT

News about the story chair I made for Sandal Junior School in Baildon. To commemorate a much loved teacher, Dot Mainwaring.

Economic Crisis

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:33:00 GMT

Thoughts on "The Party's Over- How the West Went Bust"

Regrets of the dying

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:48:00 GMT

What regrets do you have in life?

Help with clamping

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:33:00 GMT

Here's a little thing that will help with the stress of clamping up!

The sentimental furniture maker

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:11:00 GMT

I make a prototype for my dovetailing and drawer fitting course and get all sentimental about my wood.