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Bespoke Joinery
& Carpentry

Covering Lancaster and the surrounding areas

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Conservation


Restoration


Renovation

The importance of conserving the history and character of a building in both its restoration and renovation greatly informs the way I work. I have particular interest in using new technology with artisan craftsmanship to produce contempory joinery work sympathetic to the building.

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Skill
Ideas
Passion

With over 30 years of experience in Lancaster and the Lune Valley, I specialise in bringing my contemporary carpentry and joinery skills to a wide variety of projects. Working in collaboration with clients I strive to bring design ideas, creativity and the highest standard of workmanship together.

ABOUT ME
 

“John’s attention to detail is second to none, it was a pleasure to have him involved in our period cottage renovation in Lancaster”

— Tom K, Bay Horse, Lancaster.

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That’s a wrap. Just needs final decoration once the linseed oil putty has gone off. Again it’s all about the lines. As you saw in my last post the new mouldings to the front framework were left slightly proud. Then they’re dressed b
When the mould you’re matching up with doesn’t have a cutter that fits it’s time to improvise. One thing I remember from being an apprentice was ‘if you’re not sure, make it up as you go along’. If you can master a
The markings running through this piece of Oak are stunning. What’s more impressive but not at all surprising is that it’s over 200 years old. Originally it was the skirting boards in the family home of Robert Gillow, Founder of Waring an
New roof bars fitted from @rhinoproducts. No more bungee cords with the back door open 👍#roofrack #roofbar #rhinoproducts #its5oclocksomewhere #ford #fordtransit
This was the first ‘proper’ joinery job I ever did when I started working for myself. This was over 20 years ago and it’s still looking good. I must have been back a dozen times since to the same client for various other jobs. It&rs
And other times you’ll scribe the stonework to the timber. There’s no one way fits all. It’s whatever works at the time #sandstone #minigrinder #gatepost #gatestoop #chippielife #thunderbolts #simplicity #whateverworks #ifitlooksrig