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THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADITION
By Vicky Alley I began my joinery journey a little later in life than is considered usual. I discovered a love for woodwork whilst up-cycling furniture and decided to go to college to do a joinery diploma at age 38….
Read MoreReplacement of Front Porch
I was asked over the phone to do a repair. On my visit it soon became obvious this porch was way beyond repair. The roofing felt had perished letting in the rain which resulted in a completely rotten ceiling and…
Read MoreDriveway Gates in Southampton
A single driveway gate with an entrance door fitted in the middle. These gates are heavy so a jockey wheel has been fitted to take the stress off the hinges thus ensuring that the gate will not drop over time….
Read MoreBookcase using Southern Yellow Pine
This bookcase made for a job in Southampton, manufactured from Southern Yellow Pine, was made in three sections and assembled on site. The bookcase strips you can see enable you to maximise the storage capacity of the case. The shelves…
Read MoreReplacement of timber components to a floating pontoon
This particular pontoon situated on the upper reaches of the river Itchen required the complete replacement of all timber components. This pontoon is a floating pontoon often referred to as a trot when sited in the middle of the river…
Read MoreA purpose built wardrobe in Southampton
This particular wardrobe was purpose built to fit between a return in the bedroom and the bedroom door, narrower than usual finishing at 700mm wide from floor to ceiling with a four door configuration, this makes best use of the…
Read MoreFitting a newel post and stair components
The original Newel Post was cut off many years ago, a common practice, often to make it easier to get large items of furniture upstairs. The problem with this particular ‘stub’ was that it had been cut at 45 degrees…
Read MorePorch replacement
The replacement of two posts to a porch showing the proping up of the canopy during relacement and the use of Hardwood pegs to prevent slip of the joint.
Read MoreChoosing between Hardwood and Softwood
I am often asked what’s the difference between Hardwood and Softwood and will Hardwood last longer? The first part of that question is fairly straight forward to answer; Hardwood is timber from broad-leaved usually deciduous trees, that is, a tree that looses…
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