Monthly Archives: September 2014

Prince Charles is still not coming to tea

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Tom Green

In the summer I built myself a food smoker in the back garden, which over the last few months has become an essential part of our everyday food.  We started out slowly smoking our own bacon, and cheese, working our … Continue reading →

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Thats it I’ve Started

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Tom Green

Pretty much all the work I do doesn’t come with a pattern or a set of instructions. Before I start I like to think a project through, work out a sequence of steps and make sure I have everything I … Continue reading →

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Don’t you hate principles

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Tom Green

One of the projects I have been working on for a while is a pair of Gothic thrones. Each throne is made up of 16 separate pieces of wood, all of which have now been shaped, in some cases turned, … Continue reading →

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The handbag wins

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Tom Green

The latest video is now online, a leisurely stroll through the design and build process of the fusion handbag, starting in this case with red leather and some scraps of fabric, through to the finished bag. At the time when … Continue reading →

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When is a Mirror not a Mirror

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Tom Green

Q.When is a mirror not a mirror? A. When its used in an advert One of my customers is a Theatrical Equipment Company based in London who frequently ask me to build odd bits for them. In the past I … Continue reading →

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