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Axminster Powertools contacted me as we have worked together before on a couple of shoots. They wanted an authentic workshop to inspire woodworkers. My method acting skills were therefore on show! It was great fun, and I was really impressed with the whole...
9th – 24th September 2023 For the first time I'm taking part in Devon Open Studios, from my home garden workshop in Seaton, Devon. Devon Open Studios is the annual flagship event of Devon Artist Network. Every September members of the network, potters, painters,...
I bloody love wood. Always have. From carving walking sticks with my Grandad, through climbing every tree in the vicinity of our rural childhood home, all leading to my career making outdoor and indoor furniture. It’s not just the working with wood that I love, but...
Go back 5 years and consider what has happened up to now, you’d never believe it! It's been a difficult few years in business - at the end of 2019, having decided to stop promoting outdoor furniture via my brother company www.edbrooks.com, the shops then shut due to...
What we consider when sourcing the timber... Will we find it in the first place!? Dad keeps his ear to the ground. He grew up in the area and so knows a lot of the farmers and landowners. Often after a storm he may hear about a fallen tree and he will try and contact...
Caring for your oak chopping board/platter from Alex Brooks Furniture: Use it and enjoy it! Oak/Chestnut have tannins which give the wood it's colour, these will wash out over a few washes. Tannins can stain material. A food safe oil has been applied. Wash by hand or...