We have more space here than we need at the moment, but only if you don't mind sharing it with nature. Good, sealed working space on the other hand is tight and so we have to be well organised and only keep to hand what is essential. Richard and I were rummaging through one of the barns last week … [Read more...]
New Look Site
I've finally completed the new website design and with a bit of luck you should be seeing it now. It was time for a change to get things up-to-date in regards to viewing on mobiles and smaller screens, on which you should now be finding things easier to view and navigate. I'm working through the … [Read more...]
After Hours
I've been spending a lot of time out in the sun this past week or so; setting up a (make shift) vegetable plot and tending to the weeds. Ordinarily I'd be feeling very guilty about doing anything beside work in work hours and I still am a little. But after a pretty miserable last year where worry … [Read more...]
New YouTube Videos.
We have a quick announcement today. We've been working on this new idea for a while but didn't want to mention too much on the blog before now as we've had an unpredictable last year which has made us conscious of false promises. We know now that things are ready to go, we have the first video all … [Read more...]
Observations On A Craftsman (Part One)
In our previous workshop time had allowed us to create a systematic approach to building workbenches. The fine tuned layout allowed the work to flow like a human driven conveyor belt; from timber entering through the door to passing over machines, and as the wood traveled physically from the front … [Read more...]
Smoother Restoration
Wooden planes can be quick and easy to restore compared with metal ones, as material can be removed quickly with sand paper and chisels, unlike the relatively slow material removal when working with metal. By the same nature though, wooden hand planes can often be extremely worn and warped, which … [Read more...]
Around The Corner
Due to disturbances there have been several things that we've worked on and mentioned that were left half done. Now that we're settled in to our new workshop we're both feeling reinvigorated and very much excited about picking things back up, finishing them off, and starting anew. Here's an update … [Read more...]
Tool Haul
All I'm missing now are a few chisels, apparently. I had expected Richard to find me a little saw, and perhaps a plane to show willing. But between conversations at Mr Arnold's recent charity sale, he filtered through boxes and tables and kept adding to his stash. By the end of the day a … [Read more...]
Stepping Up
I promised myself this year, I would find time to learn how to make things from wood. It's been hectic, but I've managed to get myself addicted to picking up Richard's tools and making a few shavings and saw cuts. The only thing I have successfully made so far is a large wooden composting box. I … [Read more...]
Barn Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d0KUAH1pcQ&feature=youtu.beAs promised, a quick look around our barns... … [Read more...]