Here we have my model of a beam engine in Yew, the flywheel, beam, valve gear and cylinder rod all move very smoothly. Its about 300mm wide and shown here in my Studio of other work. I’ve been meaning to make one of these for years, thanks for the push “Make it in March” !
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After watching many YouTube videos on CNC routing machines during lock down I decided to build my own in my shed. I finally completed it in February 2022 (see below) and this is my first significant build using the machine.
Skeleton style chair, made from 18mm Birch Plywood, designed (CAD/CAM) using Autodesk Fusion 360 and cut on DIY CNC Router. Finished with Liberon Hard Wax Oil.
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Carved single Ash block, recycled from demolished barn beam. 14" x 12" x 3", perpendicular grain for strength.
Whiteknight
My first entry into these comps:
An Ash vase ebonised with applied gilt cream and then microcrystalline polished.
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Almost completely identical to a set I designed and made some years ago!
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A hall cupboard with clock and storage for various items keys, gloves etc
Made from Sycamore with metal coated and paginated panels and clock face
Hi there, I just finished my model for a house. All plans were drawn by hand. This is a great practice for traditional carpentry. I think it is going to be the new home fore some flourishing plants in my living room :).
Cheers
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Wow, so I quit my job about 6 weeks ago to pursue the dream of eventually making a living by tinkering in the garage (scary stuff). I floundered around for a bit, freaking out about whether I’d made a bad decision. This competition and this lamp changed all that.
This started as a little texture experiment between other projects. I cut and drilled into a spare scrap of ply and then held it over a little fire. After hastily turning it into possibly the least accurate box in all of woodworking I started to really like it. Then once the splines and yew inlays went in, I was hooked (the big inlay that cuts through the right-hand corner is there because the gap in the mitre was literally wide enough to walk through 
, proves to me though, that a mistake can become a feature if you get creative). It was around this time that this competition cropped up on my feed and as soon as I saw it, I set everything else aside and started saying no to other work. It has completely consumed me these last weeks and I’m so grateful regardless of results.
With the base being an ode to inaccuracy I felt compelled to do the exact opposite for the lampshade and used the confidence I’d gained to throw myself into the slow and delicate world of tiny joinery. Clearly drawing inspiration from Japanese Andon/Shoji lamps. I’d encourage anyone to give it a go, it’s really fun, I learned a lot and it seems much less daunting than investing in enough timber for a table or a chair if you want to just give joinery a go.
Funnily enough, I think the thing I struggled with the most was taking a picture of it that I was satisfied with, what you’re looking at is like attempt no 5 I think. Was Literally there in the garage with site lights balancing on bike pumps, taking the photo one-handed while angling the lamp with a pair of pliers so I didn’t burn my hand haha.
Anyway I’ve prattled on enough, thankyou Axminster for hosting this competition and good luck to everyone else who has entered! 
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I needed somewhere to do layouts, glue ups, finishing etc so I made this. Drawer bored mortise and tenons, bridles and halvings. Yes, that’s unfinished mdf, truth to materials, deal with it! All made out of cls studs. Top is forbo desktop. I am into shaker, vernacular, primitive furniture and I think this table has a strong aesthetic in that vein with the simple exposed joinery. My flat is a total mess now, literally everything I own is covered in wood dust, there are wood shavings in my bed ? It’s everywhere so I will be spending tomorrow cleaning the unholy mess I made getting this finished in time. Regardless of the outcome, I am stoked to have made this and I will be using it for a long time to come, thanks to the method of construction and the replaceable top. I did two straight 18 hour sessions, mostly done with hand tools. The competition was a great motivation so thanks for the kick up the backside! Oh yeah, almost forgot, big shout out to South London Makerspace and Eltham Men in Sheds for letting me use some of their facilities.
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