What's on the Bench?
As many of my blog posts hereabouts will attest, construction of my workshop occupied me for the best part of four years; even now there...
The Bubinga Lottery
The task of bending the sides gave some cause for concern when I decided to use my one and only set of Bubinga recently. I was already...
Australian Blackwood/Engelmann Spruce OM
In terms of figure, this Australian Blackwood might rate as a "AA" back-and-side set; however, there's enough contrast and colour present...
Now, Where Was I...?
I had planned to fit out my workshop with cupboards I built myself, but the mess I made as I fashioned a new workbench top out of MDF was...
Workshop/Studio Progress Report - Moving In
With the final, thin coat of render now dried on the internal straw bale walls, plans are afoot to begin the process of moving into this...
Workshop/Studio Progress Report - Ceilings and Sills
The weeks slide past in a blur, and it seems I'm only able to fully appreciate the progress I'm making when I take the time to record the...
Workshop/Studio Progress Report - More Render
After a frustrating delay due to the rendering contractor's wait for materials from China, the second, much thicker coat of render is in...
Workshop Progress Report - Render!
Yes, it's a mess, and no, the render has not dried enough that I can judge its final colour, but I'm choosing to view the application of...
Workshop Progress Report - Doors and Windows
I had a long wait for doors and windows to be fabricated and delivered, but I'm pleased to report that they're now in place. I've more or...
Workshop Progress Report - How to Eat an Elephant
With all the straw now in place, wire mesh fixed over the junction of posts and bales, the supporting framework for doors and windows...
