My journey in carpentry and woodworking began over two decades ago when I started spending my days off from my day job assisting friends who were carpenters. I loved every moment of it. This hands-on experience led me to seek every chance I could to undertake joinery projects of my own for friends and family over the years – amassing more skills and experience along the way.

In 2018, I had the opportunity to learn from a skilled furniture maker, Nick Thwaites, near Honiton. During that summer, I gained valuable insights into solid wood furniture making, including processing rough-sawn boards, using both machinery and traditional hand tools for straightening and flattening, and mastering joining and finishing techniques. I then proceeded to open my own Etsy shop, selling wooden stools, solid chessboards and side tables as a secondary business.

In 2023, when I faced redundancy from my tech job, I decided to turn my long-standing passion into a full-time profession. It was a natural transition that allowed me to pursue what I love on a daily basis.