Charles Hayward – The Complete Book of Woodwork

Charles H. Hayward was born April 26, 1898, in London, the son of a woodworker, educated in London, Hayward serves in World War I for two years, 1916-18. Hayward – a self-employed cabinetmaker in London, England, for 12 years, 1913-25, becomes editor of...
Fire Place Rehab

Fire Place Rehab

[twentytwenty]   [/twentytwenty] We don’t watch a lot of TV, but we do like to watch those Fixer Upper shows, due mainly because of the ideas they inspire in us, and February seems to be a good month, in this part of the world, to work inside on house...
Kitchen ‘Chimney’ Cabinet

Kitchen ‘Chimney’ Cabinet

Latest project is a custom oak kitchen cabinet. As with all my projects, I start with a sketch,  usually on any piece of paper I have at hand – With this sketch, I discuss with the client any changes and confirm measurements, and then go from there… With...

Jarvi Bench

This is probably one of the best woodworking video I have seen in a long time. From cutting the tree, milling the timber, making insane cuts, steam bending with incredible jigs, sanding, and finishing.  A single piece of wood Just Amazing!  And those tools!!! His dust...

Cherry Bookcase

I was recently commissioned to make a cherry book case for a gift.  The wood is old Cherry – although it was so weathered it was thought, at first, to be walnut.  The design was rustic – live edge and asymmetric. Construction: The shelves are made of two...
Windows seat – Bookcase

Windows seat – Bookcase

The Cherry had been cut and stacked for many years and was thought to be walnut – but once the boards were planes it was clear that it was Cherry. (all weathered wood is grey) A perfect match to the windows trim.