Celtic carving

We have currently been working on a 10ft long table in walnut. The clients wanted a Celtic knot work design on the table edges. I designed a carving which is on each corner where the rope design looks as if it continuously weaves along the edge, over the top and down on the the other edge. Our biggest problem was how to carve the two ends. The easiest way to carve it is to take away the some of the waste with a router. The only way to safely do this is to used the router in a horizontal position. In the picture you can see how we solved the problem. Thankfully my workshop is an old garage with a 5ft deep pit. With the help of my Dad and his ropes and pulleys we hosted the table top in the roof, swung in over the pit and lowered it into the abbess. We were then able to stand on a step ladder and carve the end grain quite easily. It worked perfectly and the table top didn't even get a scratch.

Norwegian Student

Here is Gjermund Birkeland our first exchange student from Norway. As part of his college course they have to do a two week placement in industry.

Gjermund has been helping to develop boxes made from timber veneer which all Norwegian seem to be able to make with their eyes shut. Watch this space for our new range of timber boxes which should be ready by Easter.

Countdown to new web site

From February 2007 Paparwark is providing cliens with their own unique catalogue on-line to show their work being deisgned and made.

New Blog Coming Soon

Aye, Welcome tae wir new blog site. Here you will find deep and meaningful insights into the world of furniture making.