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Phase one of the bench is now complete but drawers

Phase one of the bench is now complete but drawers may follow. Delighted with the result so far. #splittoproubo

My new work bench is coming along nicely. Based on

My new work bench is coming along nicely. Based on a design by the 18th century Parisian cabinet maker Andre Roubo. In American hard maple acquired from a Kentish timber merchant sadly closing after 110 years.

This was a commission completed earlier this year

This was a commission completed earlier this year from timber imported from Papua New Guinea in the 1990’s believed to be called Kwila. #breakfrontedbookcase #homelibrary

Over the last few weeks I have been considering wh

Over the last few weeks I have been considering what contribution I can make to support the courageous but beleaguered people of Ukraine. Taking my inspiration from Agatha Christie (who would often donate the royalties from a specific novel or play to a worthwhile cause) I decided to make something that could raise funds by auction or raffle.

The result is two Ukrainian flag themed boxes (photos attached), one in Scottish elm with elm burr veneer lid, the other in English sycamore. Both feature fine Brusso cabinet hinges generously donated by Classic Hand Tools of Witnesham and have a French polished finish.

All monies raised will go the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

All non-anonymous donors giving £10 or more will be entered into a raffle to be drawn on Easter Monday (18 April). The two winners will receive one of these boxes.

I very much hope you will be able to support this appeal via my Just Giving page, link below:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Matthew-Lawson-UA

#classichandtools #ukraineappeal #redcrossukraine #dover

This box was inspired by Tunbridge ware. Local cra

This box was inspired by Tunbridge ware. Local craftsmen made a range of products to sell to tourists visiting the newly popular destination of Tunbridge Wells from the mid 19th century onwards. This pattern was known as perspective cube. Here in elm, burr elm, burr walnut and birds eye maple. #tunbridgeware #perspectivecube

Union Jack box in English sycamore with birds eye

Union Jack box in English sycamore with birds eye maple and dyed tulipwood veneers making up the flag. #unionjackbox

Any Wolves fans out there? Made for a devoted sup

Any Wolves fans out there? Made for a devoted supporter over 60 years. American burr walnut, birds eye maple and oak. #wolves

New table for a vintage camper van from a well kno

New table for a vintage camper van from a well known manufacturer #vwcamper

Recent commission for a window seat in European oa

Recent commission for a window seat in European oak. This was requested for the customers wife’s birthday, however, as this date was unachievable, an advance scale model was produced. #windowseat

I was recently commissioned to make a french polis

I was recently commissioned to make a french polished elm coffee table. YouTube taught me to French polish and I wish I had learnt years ago. It’s a wonderful finish and perfect for this table. #elmcoffeetable

I love the way these chamfer shavings leave the pl

I love the way these chamfer shavings leave the plane in perfect curls. #woodshavings

This started out as a test mast section for a poss

This started out as a test mast section for a possible wooden boat project and ended up as a lamp for my wife! #birdsmouthmast #woodenlamp

This was the weekend project building a slab level

This was the weekend project building a slab levelling jig for use on planks too wider for the planet. The use of 50x50 box section aluminium was successful and relatively cost effective #slablevelling

This was a clandestine community project to take a

This was a clandestine community project to take advantage of a concrete plinth of uncertain origin with spectacular views over Dover to France on a good day. #communitybench

Box for a much loved chess set from surplus Cutty

Box for a much loved chess set from surplus Cutty Sark restoration teak. All part of The Queen’s Gambit revival of the game. #chesssetbox #presentationbox

This oak and larch cabinet with inset glass panel

This oak and larch cabinet with inset glass panel commemorates the sad padding of our cat Fijit and facilitates drowning our sorrows...#commerativecabinet

My nephew Henry has been stranded in the UK during

My nephew Henry has been stranded in the UK during his school holidays as a result of COVID travel restrictions so he spent a week with me as an apprentice. The result is this fine bedside cabinet in pine and Kentish larch. Well done Henry! #bedsidecabinet

Our VE Day project; to build a sea view deck perfe

Our VE Day project; to build a sea view deck perfect for our end of day beverages. #vedayproject

To our great relief we have got our cocktail cabin

To our great relief we have got our cocktail cabinet installed (and filled) just in time for the UK lockdown. The stunning glass panels are by Duet Glass (aka my wife). The walnut top has come up beautifully and you can see the raw plank (from Stiles & Bates) in an earlier post. #cocktailcabinet #stilesandbates

I recently made this prototype square fruit bowl a

I recently made this prototype square fruit bowl as a wedding present with echos of Art Deco styling... #fruitbowl #squarebowl #woodenbowl #squarewoodenbowl

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