At last, they are finished and in place. These ash gates are based (loosely) on the traditional gate-hurdle with draw peg joints for the stiles and bars. As a contemporary twist (literally) I’ve included adjustable anti-sag cables with turnscrews – just in case someone fancies gate-swinging…please don’t!
Hornets have taken over the jackdaw’s nesting site (the young jackdaws, thankfully, having fledged). I’m very fond of hornets; they’re surprisingly docile and just seem to go about their business. A few do get into the house at night if we’re careless with bright lights and open windows, but they Read more…
There’s no better discipline for refining woodworking skills than letter cutting. I’ve been practising the craft (or is it art?) for many years now, but I’m still learning. However, it has so much more to offer than the finished plaque or sign: You learn to keep the cutting tools razor-sharp, Read more…