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And here’s another.This table is my contemporary take on the classic stick style cricket table. Made from Douglas fir an...
03/06/2026

And here’s another.

This table is my contemporary take on the classic stick style cricket table. Made from Douglas fir and finished with oil and wax.

Douglas fir is still seen by many as a construction timber, but I think it has a lot to offer furniture makers. One face can reveal beautiful swirling grain while another displays perfectly straight pinstripes. It’s a timber with more range than it often gets credit for. It’s not always the easiest wood to work with either. Depending on where your tool lands, it can feel somewhere between granite and sponge cake. I suspect that’s part of the reason I like it.

Simple construction, clean lines and a material that deserves a closer look.
It’s also one of my personal favourites.

It’s always difficult to part with your favourites, but this one is ready for its next home.
If you’re interested, send me a message for details

Here’s that sliding lock mechanism for previous post
02/06/2026

Here’s that sliding lock mechanism for previous post

Another Cricket Table over the finish line and now looking for a new owner.This piece was never originally intended for ...
02/06/2026

Another Cricket Table over the finish line and now looking for a new owner.
This piece was never originally intended for sale. Built from a combination of oak and ash, it has spent the last few years accompanying me to open houses, exhibitions and shows before finally receiving the finish it deserved.
It also features what I believe to be a unique detail: a knock-down top. The top is held together by a keyed wedge system, inspired by traditional Japanese toolboxes and sliding dovetail joinery. No screws, bolts or other ironmongery - just simple mechanics.

Projects like this often end up waiting patiently in the workshop while commissioned work and T Level classes take priority. It’s satisfying to finally bring one across the finish line.
If you’d like to give it a new home, send me a message for details.m

Put the finishing touches to a couple of Cricket Tables this week.This one features a beautiful brown oak top paired wit...
01/06/2026

Put the finishing touches to a couple of Cricket Tables this week.

This one features a beautiful brown oak top paired with a European oak undercarriage. Originally made as part of a pair back in 2024, this table never quite made it across the finish line until now.

A couple of light coats of shellac and a dark wax have brought out a rich, deep colour that really highlights the character of both timbers.

This design has been one of my most popular pieces over the past few years with customers and students and this table is now looking for a new home.

If you’re interested, send me a message for details.

31/05/2026

A workshop full of final projects, two years of learning, and countless hours of hard work.

Last week our Year 13 T Level Furniture students laid out their completed projects ready for external moderation. We don’t have the final grades yet, and we’ll wait for the official feedback before saying too much...

But when the moderator said he was “blown away” by the quality of the work on display, it’s fair to say we’re feeling pretty proud of this lot.

The final assessment required students to complete two timed practical pieces to a strict specification - a kitchen shelf unit and a Shaker-style cabinet door - alongside their major Design & Make project: a Carver chair of their own design and manufacture. For context they were allowed 30hrs build time - no prototype, no dry run ! Just design it and build it.

These pieces represent far more than timber, joints and finishes. They represent resilience, problem-solving, technical skill, creativity, deadlines met, mistakes overcome, and a huge amount of personal growth.

As the first cohort to complete the T Level Craft & Design Furniture course, they’ve set the standard remarkably high.

Now we wait.

Crucible don’t make a Framing Edition of their Lump Hammer.Which is odd, because I’ve spent the last few years using min...
30/05/2026

Crucible don’t make a Framing Edition of their Lump Hammer.

Which is odd, because I’ve spent the last few years using mine almost exclusively as a framing hammer.

I’ve taken out staircases with it, put staircases back in with it, worked on loft conversions with it, and generally applied it to every task for which a sensible person would choose a completely different tool.

Most recently, it’s been helping me build the new workshop, persuading 4x2s into alignment through a combination of precision engineering and blunt force trauma.

If you’re thinking of buying one from , ask for the Framing Edition.

They’ll have no idea what you’re talking about, but you’ll know

I’ll be teaching a joined Cricket Table (or Tavern Table) workshop at this year’s London International Woodworking Festi...
25/05/2026

I’ll be teaching a joined Cricket Table (or Tavern Table) workshop at this year’s London International Woodworking Festival.

It’s a form I’ve become slightly obsessed with over the past few years. At first glance it appears incredibly simple, but the geometry becomes surprisingly involved once you begin working through the structure properly.

This joined version uses draw-bored mortise and tenons throughout, with multiple compound angles to contend with across the entire build. There are very few places to hide inaccuracies, which makes it a strangely humbling thing to make considering its vernacular origins.

Probably the hardest thing I’ve built.

We’ll be working through the process together over the course of the workshop this October at LIWF.

Details and booking via the link in bio.

At the end of two days of glorious sunshine we’ve got a post in each corner and the pitch sussed out. Time to fill the g...
24/05/2026

At the end of two days of glorious sunshine we’ve got a post in each corner and the pitch sussed out. Time to fill the gaps

First cohort. First finish line. This week our Year 13 T Level Furniture students headed to the Furniture Makers’ Hall ...
09/05/2026

First cohort. First finish line.

This week our Year 13 T Level Furniture students headed to the Furniture Makers’ Hall to receive an award recognising them as the very first cohort in the world to complete the T Level Craft & Design Furniture course.

After six relentless weeks of assessments, it was a chance to stop, reflect and celebrate everything they’ve achieved — not just the grades, but the growth, resilience, professionalism and confidence they’ve built along the way.

Proud doesn’t even cover it. Congratulations Year 13s — you’ve helped create a path for others to follow.

And yes… they went to the pub afterwards. Of course they did. 🍻Looks like my work here is almost done

From Japanese joinery and marquetry to stick chairs, carving, upholstery and CAD — LIWF 2026 is bringing together an inc...
08/05/2026

From Japanese joinery and marquetry to stick chairs, carving, upholstery and CAD — LIWF 2026 is bringing together an incredible line-up of woodworking and furniture-making courses this October.

Whether you’re looking to refine traditional skills, explore new techniques, or learn from internationally respected makers, there’s something for every level. We’ll even help you find your accommodation

📍 London International Woodworking Festival
📅 26–30 October 2026
🎟 Courses, masterclasses, talks & more now live

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