This custom made picket fence was made from reclaimed wood. The Work I was commissioned to make a custom sized picket fence. To give the fence more than just the change in height it was burnt to allow the grain to be more prominent. The gate was made 1200mm high to increase the height from the original which was 1000mm. The rest of the fence was made 1400mm high as 200mm was below ground level. This to prevent the dogs digging under the fence and escaping confinement. The Wood for the Picket Fence The fence could not be made from standard recovered pallet wood as they are 1200mm long. Recover ..read more

Made the headboard and bedside pedestals from reclaimed pallet wood. I was commissioned to make a headboard and bedside pedestals. The request was a little out of my wheelhouse as I have a need to make everything square and neat. The client however wanted a rough look. I learnt some new skills and had fun doing it. After receiving the pallet wood stripped but still full of nails, I proceeded on a 2 day job of removing the nails. All in all there were about 2kg of old used nails that were removed from the wood. When doing this type of work with used wood it is imperative that you ensure all th ..read more

Made the headboard and bedside pedestals from reclaimed pallet wood. I was commissioned to make a headboard and bedside pedestals. The request was a little out of my wheelhouse as I have a need to make everything square and neat. The client however wanted a rough look. I learnt some new skills and had fun doing it. After receiving the pallet wood stripped but still full of nails, I proceeded on a 2 day job of removing the nails. All in all there were about 2kg of old used nails that were removed from the wood. When doing this type of work with used wood it is imperative that you ensure all th ..read more

Antique Chair repairs can be very satisfying and gratifying at the same time. I was commissioned to carry out some repairs to chairs for a dining room table set. At first glance the chairs and table looked like an expensive set, the chairs had been well used and were loose on every joint. Once the cost was agreed upon I collected the 6 antique chairs for repair and chose the one I believed to be in the worst condition to start with. Repair being Carried out During the dismantling of the first chair I came to the realisation that these chairs were a lot older than they looked. The chairs were ..read more

Antique Chair repairs can be very satisfying and gratifying at the same time. I was commissioned to carry out some repairs to chairs for a dining room table set. At first glance the chairs and table looked like an expensive set, the chairs had been well used and were loose on every joint. Once the cost was agreed upon I collected the 6 antique chairs for repair and chose the one I believed to be in the worst condition to start with. Repair being Carried out During the dismantling of the first chair I came to the realisation that these chairs were a lot older than they looked. The chairs were ..read more

These Teepee beds are great for kids, the addition of the guard on the side of the bed helps the kids to not roll off the bed accidentally. I have just completed making two Teepee beds for a client. There are many designs out there for these type of beds and each has its own unique style that may or may not suit your requirements. I researched available designs and using something from each one made these bespoke beds. Here are some links to sites that already have designs for the beds that you can use for your own research. https://handmade-haven.com/blogs/news/kids-teepee-bed There are also ..read more

These Teepee beds are great for kids, the addition of the guard on the side of the bed helps the kids to not roll off the bed accidentally. I have just completed making two Teepee beds for a client. There are many designs out there for these type of beds and each has its own unique style that may or may not suit your requirements. I researched available designs and using something from each one made these bespoke beds. Here are some links to sites that already have designs for the beds that you can use for your own research. https://handmade-haven.com/blogs/news/kids-teepee-bed There are also ..read more

If you have a lounge with little to no space for a coffee table to put your mug or wineglass on? If you love to eat dinner in front of the TV but are tired of balancing your plate on your knees? Here is a versatile coffee table that will solve these issues for you. Then the versatile over-arm table is perfect for you. Add a mini shelf and magazine/book/remote rack, it fits snug against the side of your couch or armchair taking up no extra floor space. Swing it around and position between your legs and it becomes a sturdy TV dinner table. To make one of these is simple, follow the easy steps b ..read more

In these current times online meetings are becoming the new normal. Using your cell phone or tablet for meetings is great, however it takes one of your hands to hold either one. Enter the collapsible cell phone stand. These great easy to make cell phone stands give you back the use of both hands. If the time online is using up your battery it is fine as you can charge your device while using it. The stand is also great for watching videos, movies or chatting with friends. Due to the fact that it can collapse makes it even more versatile as you can simply unslot the pieces and pop them into yo ..read more

If you have a lounge with little to no space for a coffee table to put your mug or wineglass on? If you love to eat dinner in front of the TV but are tired of balancing your plate on your knees? Here is a versatile coffee table that will solve these issues for you. Then the versatile over-arm table is perfect for you. Add a mini shelf and magazine/book/remote rack, it fits snug against the side of your couch or armchair taking up no extra floor space. Swing it around and position between your legs and it becomes a sturdy TV dinner table. To make one of these is simple, follow the easy steps b ..read more