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Table renovation
The middle joint on this beautiful table had opened up due to the timber movement. So we needed to hand shape the two side so they made a...

Matt MacDonald
Jan 27, 20241 min read
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Bespoke freestanding wardrobe
Made for an interior designer. Features soft close draws and doors. Made for a mansion in Worcester.

Matt MacDonald
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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Bespoke Ercol kitchen
This was one of our more interesting projects. The client had purchased lots of Ercol units and wanted them crafted in to a beautiful one...

Matt MacDonald
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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How do I commission you to make a bespoke piece for me?
So a common question is how do we start the process. Well an email is great or fill out one of the forms on the website and we usually...

Matt MacDonald
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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Bespoke walnut hall table
Client gave me a blank canvas to design and make something special. I had the luchen spider back chairs in mind when I started to design...

Matt MacDonald
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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Made, Sprayed and fitted
This job took a long time to make but I was very happy with the results. Fits the space perfectly. It was a tricky fit as both the right...

Matt MacDonald
Oct 6, 20211 min read
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Finished rustic side table
So its all done. Really enjoyed this, its been the biggest set of joints I've ever had to cut. I love the rustic look that this reclaimed...

Matt MacDonald
Jul 16, 20211 min read
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Nested tables
So It was a lovely little job making these two beautiful tables. The client had just renovated his kitchen and didn't want the compact...

Matt MacDonald
Jul 16, 20211 min read
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Matt MacDonald
Jun 5, 20210 min read
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Pine desk renovation
Client wanted to turn there straight desk into a corner desk. The piece had great sentimentale value so they wanted to use what they...

Matt MacDonald
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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Two birds one stone
While I was fitting the drinks unit I talked about last time I managed to get this little beuty sorted out as well. Client wanted...

Matt MacDonald
May 8, 20211 min read
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Getting Arty
So It's taken a little longer then I had hoped but I'm so pleased with how my latest project turned out. The client had a great clear...

Matt MacDonald
May 8, 20211 min read
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All stained up
Finishing touches on this pop up media unit. Stained the inside unit to match the rest of the carcuss. really love the colour I managed...

Matt MacDonald
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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Bonkers about boiler units
This one was a little job I snuck in before Christmas. Client had a previous company come and fit a boiler unit for her, after a year she...

Matt MacDonald
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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How to video from the workshop
I love making little videos it helps stave off any boring tasks. Making wooden wedges is really useful i use them for alot of the fitting...

Matt MacDonald
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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Mixing with old with new
Clients had previously put up a load of shelves in there alcoves making it into a home office. They had really struggled because there...

Matt MacDonald
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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Victorian laundry unit upgrade
currently working on quite a cool little job. Client wanted to fit a 58 inch tv in to a beautiful Victorian piece. It was harder then I...

Matt MacDonald
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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Matt MacDonald
Feb 6, 20210 min read
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Jiggy with it January
It’s been a busy couple of weeks. Had lots of quotes to do and finishing off little bits that I couldn’t quite squeeze before Christmas....

Matt MacDonald
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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Matt MacDonald
Dec 15, 20200 min read
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