Skelton dovetail saw review
This review appeared in Furniture and Cabinet Maker number 231. The Skelton saw is certainly a fine piece of kit.
How to fit a cabinet lock
One of two articles that appeared in Good Woodworking on hardware fitting. This one is on the tricky job of fitting a cabinet lock.
How to fit cabinet hinges.
In this article, one of two which appeared in Good Woodworking on hardware fitting, I give a step by step description of how to fit cabinet hinges.
How to make a living making furniture
This article, which first appeared in Furniture and Cabinetmaker, tackles the tricky question of how to make a living making furniture.
How to lay desk leathers
This article first appeared in British Woodworking. It describes the renovation of the writing surface of a fine mahogany drum top desk and includes a step by step guide on how to lay desk leathers.
Bureau restore
The problem with furniture restoration is that the job can grow “like Topsy” as one discovers additional problems when the piece is dismantled. In this article, which first appeared in Funriture and Cabinetmaker issue 156, I describe the restoration of a Georgian mahogany bureau. If you like what you’ve read or know someone who would,please […]
Small bow fronted side table
This bow fronted table, in birds eye maple and cherry, was made to go with the curve cabinet previously described (F&C 141). I particularly like the graceful shape of the bottom rails and the clarinet shaped feet. If you like what you’ve read or know someone who would,please help me spread the word by using […]
Curve cabinet
The curve cabinet and bow fronted side table (F&C 140) where designed as a pair, unfortunately the table was sold seperately at an exhibition, so I now have a bow fronted wall cabinet without the table. When I designed this cabinet I was travelling to Devon regularly for family reasons, the curves reflect the rolling […]
Curve top jewellery box
This article appeared in both Furniture and Cabinetmaker issue 139 and also in Atellier Bois, the French woodworking magazine. I have made a number of these boxes in varying woods with different interior configurations. I recently completed a jewellery box to this pattern in burr walnut with English walnut case and a ripple sycamore tray […]
Oak dining chair
These chairs were made to accompany the oak table previously described. The wedged through mortice and tenons on the rails are a common arts and crafts feature, especially the wedges in a contrasting wood. However these joints have to be cut with care. They are saying “look at me” and if they are not cut […]
Oak dining table
This article on how to make a dining table first appeared in Furniture and Cabinetmaker issue 148. The construction is fairly straight forward, although the lamination of the legs to give the impression that they are a single piece is interesting. I am always happy to discuss his designs, if you have any comments or […]
