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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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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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The Deckchair fights back – The Movie

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Tom Green

The epic tale of one mans struggle against adversity, pieces of wood, and a sewing machine. A tale of hope, where good triumphs over evil, and finally the nice guy gets the girl. Along the way you find out how … Continue reading →

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An Ambition Fulfilled

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Tom Green

I am a simple soul with simple ambitions. I don’t want to go to space, or trek across the desert, Exotic animals in the jungle don’t need me observing their mating rituals, my ambitions are much more mundane. Top of … Continue reading →

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The most stylish Deckchair in Norfolk

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Tom Green

Well the weather on my holiday didnt get any better, giving me plenty of time to get on with my summer project a deckchair made for two which cost the grand total of 90p or about $1.40. If your reading … Continue reading →

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A Deckchair made for two

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Tom Green

I am on holiday, not something I do well, and I am stuck inside as outside its torrential rain, a left over from Hiurricane Bertha. Luckily this year we are staying at home, I had a major project planned for … Continue reading →

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Perfect Day pt 2

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Tom Green

My wife accuses me of being a creature of habit, something I strongly deny, and yet find myself making the same things at the same time every year, especially when it comes to jam. Now it happens I do enjoy … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Day Part 1

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Tom Green

We all have our own idea of a perfect day, it might be going out to a particular event, meeting someone, or doing something special. I think I have just had that day, I had a day when no one wanted … Continue reading →

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Ladies Evening Bag

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Tom Green

I am delighted to say that the video for the Ladies Evening bag is now available I have been somewhat surprised by the strength of feeling around this bag. It may well be I had number of visitors at the stage … Continue reading →

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