Author Archives: markripley

Dining Suite

So here is the completed suite in situ. The table design with semi circular ends and arched frame echoes the design of the kitchen which is in Oak. Roof lights and light decor have created an airy and open space where the dining suite sits very comfortably. The brown oak gives a bit of lift, …

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Dining Chairs

The dining suite is now quite advanced with the table assembled and finished and the chairs in the process of being glued up. This is almost the last stage as all the finishing is done ahead of gluing up. The chair is the design featured in the case study on the dining page of the …

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Dining Suite

Another project in process is a dining suite in light and brown oak. It has six chairs and a static table 2150mm x 1100mm which has semi circular ends. There is an inlay around the edge of the table complimenting the brown oak of the chair seats and backs. This is due for delivery before Easter …

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Cabinets

These images are of work in progress on a suite of furniture. It is for the hallway of a large house in Berkshire. The set comprises a two door/drawer cabinet, three door sideboard and a two drawer side table. Watch for the finished suite as a case study on the Cabinet page of the main site over …

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Teaching

I have a number of teaching commitments. One of these is a short chair making course of one week at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis which runs twice a year. This is open to anyone with some woodworking experience. Short introductory and longer wood- working courses are available.  www.boatbuildingacademy.com There is also a regular stint at …

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