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Our son expressed an interest in celebrating Burns night. Obviously this presented an opportunity to eat haggis and enjoy some of the whiskies I have bought or had given over the y...  more  

A client contacted me to ask if I could carve his daughters names in the back of an old rocking chair. He wanted a Disney type font and the work to be finished for Christmas.  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  

For some time I have been looking at ways of marking my work. I have considered QR codes, laser or branding irons. Each method has its merits, but the cost can be considerable. A r...  more  

On a recent visit to Cromford mill, I noticed the cheese shop was stocking wooden goods. An exchange of emails and a couple of visits, I got my first order for a retail outlet.  more  

I had a stall at a local fundraising event. Preparation involved manufacture of a range of cheese/chopping boards along with Christmas decorations and log reindeers.  more  

A florist I do work for asked me to make an A board with a planter on the front to house a floral display. The idea was to use the upper part of the board to welcome guests to wedd...  more  

A previous blog describes the making of a house name sign. There were issues when it came to the fitting, which I eventually solved after much thought.  more  

My sister in law has a summer house which is beginning to look a bit tired. I have been asked to see if it was worth repairing and if not could any of the materials be recycled for...  more  

I have been asked to make a house name sign for a neighbour who lives in one of the old cottages down the lane from ourselves, The cottage is across the road from the church, and i...  more