Oak Leaves in Marquetry: A Journey into Precision, Veneers, and Patience
In March 2026, I stepped into a whole new technical avenue of woodworking by attending an intensive two-day marquetry workshop
A Festive Spark: Joining the Southern Fellowship of Woodworkers & Meeting Paul Sellers
My path toward a wider woodworking community truly began during a festive workshop back in December 2025, where I was
Taming the Grain: A Live-Edge Olive Wood Board for a 60th Birthday
Some woodworking projects go smoothly from initial cut to final coat. Others test your patience, force you to adapt, and
Step into the North Pole: Creating Miniature Festive Villages at Ash & Co
Right before Christmas in December 2025, my wife and I decided to take a little break from the usual holiday
Simple Weekend Build: A Wooden Salt Box from Beech and Purpleheart Offcuts
Sometimes the most satisfying projects aren’t the ones involving complex joinery or weeks of meticulous planning. They are the quick
Catching the Christmas Bug: Making Everyday Kitchen Tools from Offcut Gold
Another year, another Christmas! This time around, I wanted to try something a little different and festive. The seasonal crafting
Workshop Reality Check: Fighting the Dust Demon
If there’s one silent enemy every garage woodworker eventually faces, it’s dust. For the longest time, I tried to get
Trial, Error, and Timber: My First Veneer Build
Once you get a taste of sourcing great materials, it quickly becomes a habit. My second trip to The Useful
The Rites of Passage: Sapele Chopping Boards & Stovetop Branding
With a few remaining lengths of Sapele sitting around the workshop, I realized I couldn’t resist the ultimate rite of
The Sapele Reading Desk: A Recycled Timber Project
Finding affordable, high-quality hardwood is always a victory, which led me on a drive out to The Useful Wood Company
First major project – Dual Tone Spice-Box
Marking the very beginning of my woodworking journey in 2024, this spice box was the culmination of an intensive 3-to-4-month
From Pine to Presents: My First Handmade Holiday Gifts
As December rolled in, the holiday spirit hit, and I decided to try something I had never done before: making