Author Archives: robert fabris

Sharpening – necessary but rewarding.  Some of the components for my current commission, a ladies writing desk in Silver Ash. Very happy with my new Boggs Spokeshaves for the hand shaping of these legs. The Silver Ash desk in progress. Arrival of Maple in the workshop. Selecting Maple and Walnut for my next commission. Joinery […]

The commission brief from my client was for a simple but elegant 4 door cabinet. Timber selection was to be light in colour with featured panels. Knowing my client’s preference for unique timbers, a final choice was made to use salvaged Huon Pine with rare Tiger Myrtle veneer for the panelled features. Fitting of the […]