Really happy with how this project turned out!
Built-in cabinet storage and desk space in the living room of a one bedroom condo.
Spray-laquered cabinets and desk desk made up of tineo-veneered plywood.
A beveled-edge, round coffee table in solid white oak.
A white oak TV cabinet I did for a client who wanted her remote control to work even if the cabinet doors were closed. Really happy with the way this piece turned out.
Oak-veneered plywood box and shelves with solid trim. Solid oak slatted door.
Just finished this large dining table project. Goal was seating for 10. Solid walnut legs and rails with inset veneered plywood top.
Before and after shots of the ranch house project. I loved seeing the space transformed, but I didn't love meeting my first, second and third real life rattlesnakes.
BEFORE
IN PROGRESS - WITH TABBY SUPERVISION
AFTER
DETAIL OF DINING BENCH / DESK TRANSITION
We made it to New Mexico and it is spectacular! Crazy long drive from LA but now I'm just taking in the scenery and enjoying a well earned break. I'll set to work tomorrow installing all the pieces. Can't wait to see everything together!
Getting ready a 12 hour drive to a New Mexico ranch to install all the custom pieces I've been making for the past 8 weeks. Can I fit a platform bed frame with underside drawers, a dining table, a desk, a file system, a shelving system and all the tools I'll need to install them into this small cargo van? We'll find out shortly!
Ranch house dining nook coming along nicely here at the shop. Drawers done and now onto making some base trim.....oh, and a table I suppose.
When you work alone, it's important to have something good to listen to. These are my newest favorites. What are yours?
The view from our flat at Royal William Yard in my hometown of Plymouth. It was a Royal Navy victualling yard for 150 years before being decommissioned and turned into flats and shops.
We're on holiday in London this week. Caught this great exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Definitely visit if you're in the area. As you can see, I was very excited.
https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/plywood-material-of-the-modern-world
A very "Mad Men" credenza in progress. I love the continuous grain across the front. It's going to be really striking once the finish goes on.
I spend lots of time sanding. LOTS OF TIME. Fortunately, we live in the age of podcasts, so now my sanding time is my podcast time.
To listen, I use Outdoor Tech's bluetooth adapter plugged into my 3M WorkTunes ear protection.
Here are a few of my favorites. There's a bit of music, some storytelling and a bit of entertainment industry chat. They're all free, so giving them a little love is the least I can do for all they do for me. I've embedded links, so click on any of the images to learn more.
If you have a favorite podcast you think I should check out, please leave a comment.
To me, this is the best kind of branding. Where does one buy a customised brand? I got mine at www.brandingirons.com. Sometimes life isn't complicated at all.
My mate, Debbie, was in town from London and took some snaps of me in the workshop. All photos are her work. More at www.debbiesears.co.uk.
Last November I married the love of my life in California. Today that marriage, and all the legal protections associated with marriage (of which there are many,) are now recognised in all 50 states. Thank you, Obergefell v. Hodges.
Photo credit: Andrew Zinn, Zinn Photography
Stopped at Bohnhoff Lumber today, also known as my happy place. Great choice and really helpful staff. They even let you rifle through the racks and pick your own pieces.
