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Yesterday’s first running of the Stately Planter class could not have went better, completing 7 planters between 5 peopl...
14/07/2024

Yesterday’s first running of the Stately Planter class could not have went better, completing 7 planters between 5 people within 5 hours…including tea and lunch breaks!

Due to the glorious summer weather, rain, we changed plan and started this class with assembling the pre cut parts, creating one side of the planter box. Exterior grade 64mm pocket hole screws were utilised here to create a seamless joint externally.

Once the rain eased and sun came out again, the compound mitre saw was pushed back out the shed door. Each person was given a practical example of how to operate the saw, best practices and closely monitored to ensure safety and correct use. All cuts were performed with ease, accurately and in record time, certainly in comparison to the manual saws we normally use. I think there may be a couple mitres saws being added to Christmas lists quietly..😬

Newly cut components that required pocket holes were drilled, ready for assembly. The pocket hole jig is a cool little gizmo, where it produces nice, clean and consistent pocket holes on repeat, click and drill.

Assembly of the planter box was then completed using pocket screws. The bottom was measured, cut to spec and fitted. Top plates were measured, marked and pre drilled with counter sunk holes under the finial position. Double ended screws were utilised in connecting the finials to the top plates, completing the Stately Planter.

These came out so good, I’m really proud of everyone that attended the class, you all did a really fantastic job! I love how they look stacked up, what a good way to set them up! Tetris was played and amazingly all 7 planters left in just two cars.

This was a group booking by a couple of good friends, husbands and wives. It was really nice to see husband and wife working together to complete their projects, you hold this, I’ll do that.

Cowshed Workshop as always, a fantastic venue!

Well done to all! A really great day!!👍

Less than 3 weeks to go till this class!!!!!CALLING ALL COUPLES, MEN, AND WOMEN who would like to join this class on 13t...
25/06/2024

Less than 3 weeks to go till this class!!!!!

CALLING ALL COUPLES, MEN, AND WOMEN who would like to join this class on 13th July .
BOOK.TODAY DONT MISS OUT!!

The Stately Planter class, Saturday July 13th.
9:00am to approx. 2/3pm.

This is going to be the most fun class yet, one not to miss and you get to bring home your very own hand made planter, ready for growing media and planting.

We will use a pocket hole jig to pre drill pocket holes along with a drop saw to cut some components to length.
All explicit instruction will be provided with strict guidance while using power tools, you will be taught safe working practices along with a visual demonstration before taking your turn. Extra material for practice cuts will be available for first run.

The pocket hole screws are a not so common but marvellously strong hidden fixing technique.
Pocket screws are used to achieve high strength joints that are easy to assemble while concealing the fixings in the material itself, providing nice, clean, aesthetically pleasing external joint lines.
The pocket hole jig allows for perfect screwing conditions every time by providing an ideal depth, square shouldered hole, while it is very easy and very fun to use too.

Once we have assembled the planter box, the top plates and finials are fitted to complete the project and add some nice aesthetics.

These measure up at 600mmx600mmx550mm and externally so will fit in most, if not all, vehicles. They are made entirely from pressure treated lumber so are guaranteed to last.
Price for this class is £150 including materials, use of tools, tuition, a copy of the plan and tea/coffee/biscuits.

If you have any further questions or to make a booking, please message, text, email and I’ll get back to you asap!
Thanks.

Bespoke hardwood children’s bookshelf - “The Bookhouse”.American Black Walnut, American Cherry and European Beech biscui...
22/06/2024

Bespoke hardwood children’s bookshelf - “The Bookhouse”.

American Black Walnut, American Cherry and European Beech biscuit jointed and glued to form the top and side panels.
American Cherry for scalloped front brace.
A coat of Very Red Mahogany over laid with a coat of Golden Oak for the white pine shelves, three coats of Danish Oil and a coat of beeswax polish - ready for all those books!📚

The Stately Planter class, Saturday July 13th.9:00am to approx. 2/3pm.Spaces still currently available.This is going to ...
17/06/2024

The Stately Planter class, Saturday July 13th.
9:00am to approx. 2/3pm.
Spaces still currently available.

This is going to be the most fun class yet, one not to miss and you get to bring home your very own hand made planter, ready for growing media and planting.

We will use a pocket hole jig to pre drill pocket holes along with a drop saw to cut some components to length.
All explicit instruction will be provided with strict guidance while using power tools, you will be taught safe working practices along with a visual demonstration before taking your turn. Extra material for practice cuts will be available for first run.

The pocket hole screws are a not so common but marvellously strong hidden fixing technique.
Pocket screws are used to achieve high strength joints that are easy to assemble while concealing the fixings in the material itself, providing nice, clean, aesthetically pleasing external joint lines.
The pocket hole jig allows for perfect screwing conditions every time by providing an ideal depth, square shouldered hole, while it is very easy and very fun to use too.

Once we have assembled the planter box, the top plates and finials are fitted to complete the project and add some nice aesthetics.

These measure up at 600mmx600mmx550mm and externally so will fit in most, if not all, vehicles. They are made entirely from pressure treated lumber so are guaranteed to last.
Price for this class is £150 including materials, use of tools, tuition, a copy of the plan and tea/coffee/biscuits.

If you have any further questions or to make a booking, please message, text, email and I’ll get back to you asap!
Thanks.

STATELY PLANTERSATURDAY JULY 13th Cowshed WorkshopWould you like to make a Stately Planter?In this class, we will measur...
09/06/2024

STATELY PLANTER

SATURDAY JULY 13th

Cowshed Workshop

Would you like to make a Stately Planter?

In this class, we will measure, mark and cut all the required components to length. We will take turns using the drop saw to perform some of the cuts.

Marking out the required spacing for pocket holes to be drilled, before clamping on a pocket hole jig, used to perform consistently clean pocket holes.

Time for a quick break, lunch and a cup of tea/coffee.

Assembly will begin with marking out the corner posts and fitting pocket hole screws to create the planter box. Finished by fitting the bottom timbers to support the growing media and installing the corner post top plates.

Price for this class is £150, including all materials and tea/coffee and biscuits.

If you’d like to book a space, or for any further information, please message, text or email.
Thanks!👍

Not the normal Crafty Carpent’her saw, 72cc displacement and 20inch bar makes for a whole lot of fun! Certainly cuts a l...
06/06/2024

Not the normal Crafty Carpent’her saw, 72cc displacement and 20inch bar makes for a whole lot of fun! Certainly cuts a little faster and deeper than a standard tenon saw too..🤩🙂working with the raw product, where the sawdust and tree sap mingle in rapid succession!🙂

Back to classes, June date has been cancelled but July date is on, planning on the stately planter being the project. If you would like to make a stately planter, don’t delay and message today. More confirmed details coming this evening and tomorrow evening, with a website and classes calendar update.

Sunday funday! Couple bits of timber, pencil, square, handsaw, a drill/driver and…voila…we have a funky looking climbing...
20/05/2024

Sunday funday!

Couple bits of timber, pencil, square, handsaw, a drill/driver and…voila…we have a funky looking climbing frame with multiple routes up to the platform. The girls were all over it as soon as they got chance, with Harper claiming the platform as hers!

Couple monkey bars under the platform and climbing net the other side to go.

This is why I love carpentry so much, a nice relaxed afternoon with the girls building something, then sit back and watch them climb.

Chopping board class in progress…is this a class you’d like to see come to fruition? Would you like to make a hardwood c...
14/05/2024

Chopping board class in progress…is this a class you’d like to see come to fruition?
Would you like to make a hardwood chopping board?
Which timbers would you choose?

We made a planter for the girls Preschool, Benenden Preschool, with Madison on driver speed control for all screw fixing...
14/05/2024

We made a planter for the girls Preschool, Benenden Preschool, with Madison on driver speed control for all screw fixing.
A little something to say thanks to the preschool for being such a cool little school, we even got a glowing mention in the village magazine!

Madison is seen posing with her very precious “doggie”. She collected the magazine as it came thru the letterbox and her little face lit up when she realised she was on the back cover, perhaps more excited that “doggie” was also featured! She remembered the day making the planter and posing with it and her doggie for the photo, and gave me a big hug…definitely a very proud dad moment!😊😊

Saturday May 11th Garden Obelisk class went really well! Four more fantastic looking Garden Obelisks were created, three...
14/05/2024

Saturday May 11th Garden Obelisk class went really well!
Four more fantastic looking Garden Obelisks were created, three 4.5ft’s, one 6ft and one base planter. Well done to you all, they all looked amazing.🤩

We had a mother and adult son along with a separate pair of good friends, resulting in a nice, relaxed ambiance.

Unfortunately, I was just a little under the weather having finally caught something the kids brought home from school and so I was even worse at gathering photos, resulting in none.😬 It’s always having too much fun to think about photos, however, we do have some “stock” photos and some new ones of people’s positioned and planted garden obelisks.

As always, really looking forward to the next class!

Upcoming class dates for next quarter are June 8th, July 13th and August 10th.

June 8th- currently scheduled for garden obelisk also..thinking of cancelling this date so if you’d like to make an obelisk on June 8th, register your interest asap.

July 13th- planning the first run of the Stately Planter, again, if this interests you, please register your interest.

August 8th- squirrel picnic table and hedgehog house…to be confirmed. What would you like to make?

Today is the last day to book in for this Saturday’s obelisk class, two spaces left available, this will be the last one...
09/05/2024

Today is the last day to book in for this Saturday’s obelisk class, two spaces left available, this will be the last one of the year!
This class may not run next year, so if you’d like to make one, get in quick.👍

What a difference a finial makes..ball vs bishops, which do you prefer?The stately planter, a nice solid, easy to make c...
05/05/2024

What a difference a finial makes..ball vs bishops, which do you prefer?

The stately planter, a nice solid, easy to make construction.
Big enough to house a small tree but small enough to fit on a balcony, being 600mm x 600mm x 500mm outside and can contain up to 95 litres of growing media.
Made entirely from pressure treated lumber, guaranteed to last.

This is a beginner project that will include measuring, marking square, cutting and assembling using a pocket hole jig and pocket screws to create seemingly screw less joints…to name a few.

The price of this class will be approx £150 including all materials w/ top plates and finials, all tools required(although if you have your own you’d like to use, please bring along), and tea/coffee biscuits.
You get a copy of the plan to make notes on and bring home, ready to tackle another one, as a gift for someone maybe?

Is this a class you’d like to do?
First running of this class will be June 8th w/ a maximum of six spaces available.
If you’re a follower of this page and would like to be in before the rest, don’t delay and message today.
It will be shared on as many local pages as possible mid week.

Also any suggestions for design change/tweaks or other welcomed!
Thanks.👍

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