Category Archives: tradition

Can you repair Carriage Wheels?

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Tom Green

When I am not making videos or writing books most  of my time  is spent being a Wheelwright. Historically this would be defined as someone who made carriage wheels, however these days it is also the repair of carriage wheels, as there are … Continue reading →

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Black or Brown?

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Tom Green

Fed up with a shock to the system every time I sit down with my secateurs in my pocket I decided it was time to make a holster for them, and working on the theory that if I want one, other folk … Continue reading →

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Scared of a Spelling Mistake!

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Tom Green

  For my latest project I have been building a temporary Signpost with attached signs for a Urban Food Festival Opening tomorrow at Canary Wharf for a few days. The customer wanted a modern urban style sign based upon those … Continue reading →

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The Old Blokes Kitchen Rides again

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Tom Green

Last year I was invited to appear at the Enfield Food festival,  I cant have been too bad because they have invited me back. I am on Monday but frankly having seen the line up its worth going for both … Continue reading →

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A Leather Lampshade

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Tom Green

For this weeks video I demonstrate how to make a Leather Lampshade to fit my wooden Desk lamp. Over the years I have made a number of Leather Lampshades, in a variety of styles and colours, so I had forgotten … Continue reading →

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Shine a Light

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Tom Green

Its starting to feel like a proper film studio at the moment we have released one video a week for the last four weeks and there are a few more to come. This weeks video shows how to make an Adjustable … Continue reading →

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Trendy At Last

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Tom Green

In need of a present for a young lady with a strong sense of style I decided to make her a handbag – that’s not so unusual in my world I have made a number of handbags but its fair … Continue reading →

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Taking the shed for a walk!!

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Tom Green

Another lovely day and time for another project, this time a sheltered Garden Seat. Without any thought to our own personal safety, risking being infected by the pernicious “Gardening Bug” my dearly beloved and I have for several months been visiting Garden centres … Continue reading →

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What makes the Perfect Handbag?

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Tom Green

As someone who stitches leather I have made more than my fair share of handbags, and the picture shows my latest, Not my usual style but I fancied trying something new, which my daughter assures me would be described as … 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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