TV CABINET: OAK

March 18, 2019 in FURNITURE, BEHIND THE SCENES

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.

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THE RANCH HOUSE PROJECT: COMPLETED

October 27, 2017 in FURNITURE, TRAVEL, BEHIND THE SCENES

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.

DETAIL OF DINING BENCH / DESK TRANSITION

THE RANCH HOUSE PROJECT: WE'RE HERE!

October 12, 2017 in TRAVEL, PHOTOGRAPHY, FURNITURE, BEHIND THE SCENES

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!

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THE RANCH HOUSE PROJECT: THE PACK UP!

October 10, 2017 in BEHIND THE SCENES, FURNITURE

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!

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THE RANCH HOUSE PROJECT: DINING NOOK

October 06, 2017 in FURNITURE, BEHIND THE SCENES

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.

ON HOLIDAY 2017: ROYAL WILLIAM YARD

August 15, 2017 in PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

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.

https://www.royalwilliamyard.com/about/history

CREDENZA: BLACK WALNUT

February 20, 2017 in FURNITURE, BEHIND THE SCENES

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.

SANDING TIME IS PODCAST TIME

October 02, 2016 in BEHIND THE SCENES

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.