When “Adding a Little Elegance” Goes Horribly, Horribly Wrong
Every woodworker knows the feeling. You are cruising along, a project is going smoothly, and a tiny voice in your
Turning My First Wooden Table Lamp: A Story of Guidance, Upcycling, and Gifted Timber
When my daughter headed off to university, she took our table side lamp with her. Instead of heading to the
Micro-Woodworking: Precision Brass Inlay in American Walnut
When my daughter asked for a small star pendant for her birthday this year, I saw it as the perfect
Craftsmanship, Community, and Piston Clocks: Inside the Spelthorne Shed Annual Open Event
Having officially joined Spelthorne Shed earlier this month, I was eager to experience my very first annual Shed event. Walking
Joining Spelthorne Shed: A New Chapter Beyond the 8×8 Nook
Back in June, I wrote about transitioning my bench work into an 8×8 nook and exploring local Men’s Sheds as
First Cut into Timber: Relief Flower Carving & Perspective from Chennai/India
Am I getting a bit crazy trying all sorts of things?! From 30 years behind computer screens to big workshop
Upcycled Beech & Walnut Quartz Clock – Jun’26
This project was a quick exercise in upcycling and hardware repurposing—taking an old, worn-out clock with a peeling face and
Masterclass & Studio Visit: Antique Restoration with Derry
Following his brilliant presentation at the SFWW Mirror Project event in April 2026 (image below), I had the distinct honour
Transitioning to an 8×8 Nook: A Deep Dive into Local Men’s Sheds
Facing a real need to re-adjust and clear space in my garage, I recently had to face a reality check.
Mixed-Species Swinging Mirror: Physics, Contrast, and Hardware Integration
Completed between April and May 2026, this swinging mirror was part of a Quarterly Project within SFWW, initiated and led
A Beautifully Complex Labor of Love: Building a Beech Kitchen Tray
What began as a seemingly straightforward woodworking project quickly evolved into a three-month exercise in patience, problem-solving, and design pivots.
Mixed Materials & Pure Joinery: The Moroccan Tile & Beech Bed Side Table
We had an old, mass-produced IKEA bedside table that had been sitting in our home for a long time, and