From seed, to sapling, to cedar. The process of creating something functional and aesthetically stimulating from one of the world’s natural resources is like no other.
I hold an aptitude for designing and creating, and have the vision, practical thinking & hands on skill required to produce results.
I hold proficient CAD skills within Sketchup and can quickly make up drawings ready for use within the workshop.
I am effective in the planning and execution of projects, and am able to specify and foresee materials required. This is true both within my event work & carpentry.
Designing and crafting something functional is personally one of the most rewarding processes. This window was made with bridle joints, and finished with a round over, & cove router bit for aesthetics.
This piece was requested to match an existing cabinet within someone’s kitchen.
This piece is made from 18mm oak board and finished with a clear furniture wax. The hairpin legs are welded from steel rod.
This surround was commissioned for a large projector screen to adjust its aspect ratio.
These prestigious Ernest Race Antelope chairs were restored and altered to a more desirable colour. Paint was colour matched with authentic paint and applied with an air compressor and spray gun to achieve a mirror like sheen.
This kitchen was fit with ash worktops and up-stands. A 1/2 inch router was used with a flush bearing guided bit in order to create curves and cut outs.
Custom units made to match new kitchen units were also made from MDF.
I have a good working knowledge of woodworking techniques and processes, with practical hands-on experience in building personal & professional projects. I am a safe and efficient worker who can produce excellent results based on project briefs. I have an approved certification in health and safety from the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
The piece below was created from disregarded furniture which was destined for the dump. The inspiration was to create something functional and aesthetically appealing from that which was someone else’s trash.
What started as a salvaged chest of drawers never to be used again became something that could be used every day.
The tambour cabinet was created from repurposed materials, therefore the goal was to emphasise the natural beauty of even a commonplace material such as pine. I chose to emphasise the grain with clear furniture wax and not to alter the materials natural colour with stain.
Features of the cabinet were incorporated by using wood salvaged from a repurposed mahogany fireplace surround.
