Monday 30 January 2017

Kingston Wood Artisans Symposium

I will be speaking again this year at the Kingston Wood Artisans Symposium on Saturday April 8th, 2017.  Last year was a blast.  Don't miss out this year.
Details here.
 


Sunday 21 August 2016

Piston Drawers

My first article for Furniture and Cabinetmaking magazine describes how to make a round piston drawer.  They are easier to make than you think, so go ahead and add one to your next piece.
You can read the article here.

Tuesday 2 August 2016

A Video Tour

A tour of my studio, the farm and my work, courtesy of Canadian Woodworking and Home Improvement magazine. 
Enjoy it here.

Sunday 31 July 2016

Some British Press

I had a wonderful article written about me in the British magazine Furniture & Cabinetmaking.
You can read the article here.

Wednesday 11 November 2015

The Golden Touch


Just what every piano leg needs... some gilded piano wire.  This "piano leg" project it taking me places I never thought I'd go.  Isn't that why we all step into the studio every morning?

Thursday 28 May 2015

Strength Test

Here are the results of a strength test I did for piano legs I am making.  I will post more about the project later but here is a teaser.



Yup, I think they will hold a Steinway grand piano!
 

Wednesday 4 February 2015

Woodkilton Studio in the Toronto Star



Woodkilton Studio was featured in the Toronto Star along with two other Ontario furniture makers. 

 Read the article here