Category Archives: books

Going Up in Smoke!

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Tom Green

The latest Heritage Craft Project Book is published today – How  to Make Food Smokers and Dehydrators. This one came about by popular demand from customers asking for the plans of my designs.  Over the years I have made a number … Continue reading →

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A Useful By Product

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Tom Green

Sometimes you stumble onto something good by accident, and you end up with a result you didn’t expect which far exceeds your expectation, and that’s where I am with Vegan Gravy powder. If you have read my blog before you will know … Continue reading →

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If you don’t get the right result, is it still a success?

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Tom Green

 I am currently working on my latest book which is going to be on the subject of food smokers, how to build them, closely followed by what you can make in one. Now over the years I have built several … Continue reading →

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How to make a Hot Tub

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Tom Green

Its 3 years since I posted the How to build a Hot tub video and its proved to be my most popular video with close to 400,000 views to date. The video is linked to a set of plans, my … Continue reading →

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Now For Something Completely Different

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Tom Green

Today is the start of a new project for me and I need your help. As part of my normal working life I have been employing and interacting  with young people for many years and have slowly come to the conclusion that … Continue reading →

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Fun with Fire

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Tom Green

“Fun with fire” or “The Old Blokes Kitchen rides again”. February is becoming one of my favourite months, nothing is growing in the garden, so when I do get some time off, I have time to play and experiment which this weekend … Continue reading →

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How to make a Garden Grill – The Video

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Tom Green

In the summer frustrated by once again needing to replace my barbecue, I set out to make one, and if I am going to make one lets see if I can improve on the design and efficiency. Inspired by an … Continue reading →

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Have I lost the Plot?

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Tom Green

I have reached a cross roads and I need some help. I have just finished my last video project, and so its what to do next. I have become known for a diverse range of projects, although there are linking … Continue reading →

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Could I win the Turner prize?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Tom Green

Over the years I have made more than my fair share of unusual items but one of my favourites is illuminated Makeup Mirrors which I craft for one of the leading professional Makeup Suppliers http://www.backstageshop.co.uk and their subsidiary http://www.fitzrobbie.co.uk  who also sell … Continue reading →

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The Final Bite

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Tom Green

Finally the last part of the Ultimate Bacon sandwich Trilogy has been posted. If you have not been keeping up with this, its where I make most of the ingredients which are then brought together to create what is the … Continue reading →

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