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‘The Ealing Carpenter’ works in and around the London Borough of Ealing. Specialising in domestic carpentry at sensible prices. #ealingcarpenter

Get me! On the telly-box talking about the cost of

Get me! On the telly-box talking about the cost of timber. Thanks to #aljazeeraenglish for listening. #ealingcarpenter #timberprices #carpentery #carpenterslife #bespokecarpentry

Bay Window Seat. I’ve just finished creating a b

Bay Window Seat. I’ve just finished creating a bay window seat for several ‘4 legged’ members of the family! Hopefully there will be room for the adults and children too. 🤔 Finished ready for the client to paint, this was a straightforward design and build, with a single middle opening door, #ealingcarpenter #ealingfeeling #ealingmums #ealingbusiness #ealingbusinesses #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #northfields #northfieldsavenue #baywindow #baywindowseat #windowseat #dewalttools #paslodeuk

A very enjoyable few days with this build. Clients

A very enjoyable few days with this build. Clients had always wanted their own bespoke alcove units and floating shelves. To make this even easier, they had clear ideas as to how they wanted them to look. Proportions were determined by the various devices, ornaments and artefacts they hoped to display and store. The base units providing plenty of storage and the shelves strong enough for the comprehensive record collection. I finished the project so that it’s ready for painting. With this being the first part of the jigsaw before the clients redecorate and accentuate their own style for their new (ish) home. A lovely couple and a very satisfying project! Don’t forget to like and follow my pages on Instagram and Facebook.com/theealingcarpenter ☺️ #ealingcarpenter #ealingmums #ealingfeeling #ealingbusiness #ealingbusinesses #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #northfieldsavenue #northfields #alcoveshelving #alcoveunits #alcoveunit #floatingshelves #floatingshelf #mdfunits #bespokefurniture #baseunits #shakerstyle #carpentrywork #bespokecarpentry #makeahouseahome

Last one I promise! The garden sail has arrived (h

Last one I promise!
The garden sail has arrived (hooray) and I put it up last night. Seems to have given the whole space a Moroccan feel - not that I’ve ever been 🤷‍♂️ - but Sarah and I are chuffed with the end result. I include a before pick of the space as was and now (technically finished). Whole project was under £500 in materials including timber, paint and the sail. With my labour not being included as it might be a bit unfair considering Sarah is my partner (but I hope to have collected enough credit points to be used in the future when I displease her). #ealingcarpenter #ealing #ealingfeeling #ealingbusiness #ealingmums #northfieldsavenue #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #roofterrace #gardenseating #gardenseatingarea #alfresco #outsidedining #ealingpubs #ealingrestaurants #gareenfurniture #benchseat #benchseating

When you have a small outside space - like my part

When you have a small outside space - like my partners roof terrace - it makes sense to make furniture adaptable to serve as many purposes as possible. It helps avoid cluttering the space. I identified the need for a dining table but, in practicality, a coffee table would be more use most of the time. I chose a simple plan. I made a frame that rotates to give either a dining table height or coffee table height with the same table top for both. We chose the shade lighter in the Cuprinol range for variation. Now busting for some good weather! #ealingcarpenter #ealingfeeling #ealingbusinesses #ealingmums #northfieldsavenue #roofterracedining #roofterrace #ealingpubs #ealingrestaurants #cuprinolgardenshades #outsidedining #gardendining #bespokediningtable #gardenbench #gardenbenches #happyplace

Further to my previous post, I have now finished m

Further to my previous post, I have now finished my partners setting area on her roof terrace. I thought I’d share a couple of pictures of how it looks at night. The wall shelf unit was made from an old wooden staircase I’d salvaged several months ago. The wood, oak, afforded me an opportunity to create multiple shelves of differing sizes and a quick visit to IKEA (🥴) for some fake plants, frames and lights enable us to dress this accordingly. I have a square garden shade sail on order and have attachments ready in the wall and in posts facing. This also has allowed me to string two lines of led lights across the seating area. Next job is to make a coffee table that can be modified and raised to become a dining table. Very happy with the end result. The illumination from the led lights and candles produces enough lighting giving the area an inviting snug feel perfect to relax or entertain in. If you’d like more information, advice or help in creating a similar type space for your roof terrace or back garden, I’d be happy to help. #ealingcarpenter #ealing #ealingfeeling #ealingbusiness #ealingmums #northfieldsavenue #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #roofterrace #gardenseating #gardenseatingarea #alfresco #outsidedining #ealingpubs #ealingrestaurants #ikea #gardenfurniture #ledlighting #benchseat #benchseating

Enjoyed a few days building this for my partner, S

Enjoyed a few days building this for my partner, Sarah. I suggested that her roof terrace could do with seating and she left me to my own devices… This build took several days but was well worth it. The colour was chosen by Sarah (although I would have played it safe and either left it natural or gone white) it works beautifully and suits her personality (Cuprinol Sage). It seats 8 comfortably for a meal (table to be made another time) and I’ve other ideas that I’ll update as and when. One special adaptation I made was to keep as much wood off the floor as possible to help prevent rotting. The open space under each bench is practical for storage and easy access. Incidentally, the various plaques you can see were also handmade by me as gifts. #ealingcarpenter #ealingfeeling #ealingmums #ealingpubs #ealingrestaurants #ealingbusiness #gardeningetc #gardenterrace #gardenseating #gardenseatingarea #benchseat #benchseating #homeimprovements #outsideseating #roofterrace #roofterracegarden #roofterracedesign #paslodeuk #dewalttools #makitatools

Another build finished. This was a spare room floo

Another build finished. This was a spare room floor to ceiling wardrobe. Client wanted this to be cut into the existing coving and extend 2/3 of the span of the alcove so that they can have the space to hang clothes as well as room to walk around the end of the bed. The whole build matches the existing built in wardrobe in the counter alcove. Doors, shelves and even the shaker style are in total alignment. Finished in a satin white.
#ealingcarpenter #ealingfeeling #ealingmums #ealingbusiness #mdfwardrobes #fittedwardrobes #fittedwardrobe #satinwhite #shakerwardrobes #alcovewardrobes #smallbesroomstorage #guestroomdesign #guestbedroom #fulllengthwardrobe #creativeideas #bedroomwardrobes #makingahouseahome

What to do when on holiday? Fix a barn door of cou

What to do when on holiday? Fix a barn door of course! Here’s a short video (just for fun).
#ealingcarpenter
#glencoescotland
#barndoor
#barndoorhardware
#barndoorslider
#holidayherethisyear
#passingthetime
#allhelps
#payitforward
#beingpractical
#helpingothers
#helpinghands
#itsapleasure
#fixingthings
#letmehelp
#outside_project

Building an aviary… This was one of my first ev

Building an aviary… This was one of my first ever solo builds and it was ambitious. I wanted to create an aviary for approximately 100 cockatiels and budgies. Give them plenty of room to fly properly and incorporate both a dry side and a side open to the elements. I used sleepers as a foundation after excavating a shallow footing that I poured concrete into. From there I cut and placed around 30 sleepers securing them to each other and the concrete. Off this I then built a frame and clad. The viewing windows and open roof are covered in a fine zoo mesh. I also created a walkway that allowed the birds to fly over. The various viewing windows are set at heights suitable for toddlers and for those with mobility issues to be able to look in. The entire space created was approx 160 cubic meters. It stands 4.3 meters high. Built entirely by myself and took me 3 months from start to finish. When releasing the birds into the aviary, the birds started to fly. On the first hint of rain the birds all perched in the open side allowing the rain to soak their feathers. This was owing to the fact that the previous enclosure - not fit for purpose - had a solid roof that meant the birds never got showers. I was commended on the design and the space created during an inspection from a zoo vet. They had not seen an enclosure of this size before solely for the benefit of 2 bird species. They particularly congratulated the volume of space, aesthetic appeal and natural behaviour that the birds displayed. #ealingcarpenter #ealingbusiness #ealingbusinesses #avairy #avairybirds #zooenclosure #woodenstructure #woodenbuilding #railwaysleepers #railwaysleepersdesign #zooproject #zoodesign #carpentrywork #carpentryskills #largeenclosures #animalenclosure #enclosures #buildersofinsta #creatingspaces #creatingspace #firstattempt #firstattemptsuccess #aboveandbeyond

Building something from nothing… There’s noth

Building something from nothing… There’s nothing I like more than a challenge. With this build I had no budget but I did have a stack of reclaimed timber - pallets, various off-cuts, discarded timber and donated timber. I needed somewhere that was dry to work under whilst I built other enclosures. I was unable to dig down to create foundations owing to ancient monument laws, so I had to anchor the 4 upright posts in sleeves that I could secure with 100mm screws. The pergola measures at around 4 meter sq. standing 4 meters high with a head clearance of around 2.5 meters. I had enough flat panels to create a roof and this is mounted on timber lintels. The cladding and diagonal trellis were all hand cut by me adapting larger and unusable timber. Apart from the 4 metal post holders, screws, nails and my time (which I had donated freely😏) the whole build can in at £100…. 😳 #ealingcarpenter #ealingfeeling #ealingmums #ealingbusiness #ealingbusinesses #ealingbuilders #upcycling #upcycled #upcycledtimber #upcycledtimbercreations #palletfurniture #palletpicnic #palletproject #reclaimedwood #reclaimedlumber #buildingonabudget #nomoneyneeded #followinganidea #creatingsomething #creatingsomethingnew #pergola #pergoladesign #pergolas #pérgolas #pergolaideas #pergolados #gardenstructures #gardenstructure #gardenbuild #gardenbuildings

Wild mink amongst the rocks at Killin Falls, Scotl

Wild mink amongst the rocks at Killin Falls, Scotland.
#ealingcarpenter #ealingwildlifegroup #minkofinstagram #mink #killin

Don’t throw away scrap wood, it can be up-cycled

Don’t throw away scrap wood, it can be up-cycled. I hate waste, whether it’s timber I’ve bought for a project or repurposing pallets and disassembled furnitures. It can be used again and avoids adding to landfill. It just requires a little imagination. As my tendency with leftovers is creating habitats for native fauna, here are a few examples of things I’ve made for such a purpose. Bug houses are a very simple and effective use of off-cuts. By creating frames, which you then add detritus from windfall, you create a multipurpose habitat. Using pine cones, bamboo canes, straw and other such material, you have a multi tower for a variety of insects. The simple plant container - again made from scrap timber - ensures that you have a haven for the bugs to feed from. Of course you can make and sell them but these were gifted as presents to friends and were very gratefully received. Okay, the last image is actually a cuddly toy storage idea (borrowed). I built the frame out of scrap timber that sanded down to this stunning colour with a subtle grain. Using some bungee cord that I happened to have I used this to simulate bars, which also helps retain the toys. Voila a decent sized storage container for all the stuffed toys your children accumulate! If you do something similar I’d love to see your ideas, pls share so we can do something worthwhile for our gardens and parks. #ealingcarpenter #ealingfeeling #ealingbusinesses #ealingbusiness #bughouse #bughotel #outdoorplanters #plantersofinstagram #upcycling #upcyclingpallets #naturegardens #naturegarden #pallets #creativewoodworking #avoidlandfill #avoidlandfillwaste #reclaimedmaterials #pinecones #bamboooffcuts #makingbits #whattodowithkids #wildgarden #wildgardens #caterpillarhouse #beehotel #beehome #insecthotel

Beats working for a living…! #ealingcarpenter #h

Beats working for a living…!
#ealingcarpenter #hollibobs #scotlandhighlands #fortwilliam #bliss

Under Stair Storage… Converting an open space i

Under Stair Storage… Converting an open space into something practical to store your household items is a skill I pride myself in. I always start by considering the largest or bulkiest piece of equipment. With this build the client was keen to hide a set of golf clubs and an oversized ironing board. Added to the complexity were various meters - gas, electric and underfloor - which needed to be accessible but protected from the various items that may be put in the cupboards. With most builds I started with a sketch, then from there I can make scaled drawings, which the client can tweak according to their needs. Then the build. I clad the doors to resemble the existing wall cladding and added mesh draws (sourced from Amazon by the client) for shoes etc. End result is a very stylish and very practical storage area that keeps the entrance hall clear whilst ticking the boxes for accessibility and functionality. #ealingcarpenter #ealingfeeling #ealingmums #ealingbusinesses #ealingbusiness #ealingandnorthfieldsfriends #understairstorage #understairscupboard #utilitycupboard #golfbagstorage #cupboards #cupboardstorage #cupboardorganisation #cupboarddesign #entrancehall #entrancedesign #mdfstorage #mdfcupboards #mdfdecor #makingahouseahome #stylishcupboards

How do you condense 768 sq ft of display boards in

How do you condense 768 sq ft of display boards into 100 sq ft? 🤔 When I was contacted and asked if this was possible, I did wonder... Fortunately, the client already had an idea in mind. I just had to tweak it and make it work. 🤩 To make a the runners, I had to go through a hung ceiling to get a proper fixing in the concrete above. I then suspended the runners on rails and then hung the frames. Each runner had to be spaced evenly for aesthetic reasons and have enough space so that the products displayed didn't catch on their neighbour. The end result was that the whole showroom could be condensed into an area of around 10' sq. This has enabled the client to combine his office and showroom thus saving on the additional rental of an independent space. As this was not customer facing - solely for the use of the colleagues as a reference - the frames needed only to be functional. If I was building for a customer facing business to display swatches or other such artefacts, I would have spent more time on the frames. One of the benefits of each track working independently of the others means there is no limit to how many tracks I could have installed. The weight was minimal, only around 25-30 kg per frame even with products in place. Having now designed, built and installed this I can see many other uses - moveable screening for art exhibitions, dividers for covid compliance, office and meeting room dividers, product placement, backdrops for zoom meetings, privacy screens etc. #ealingcarpenter #ealing #ealingfeeling #businesssolutions #smallbusinesses #displayboard #displaydesign #screening #backdrops #privacydivider #covidcompliant #suspendeddisplay #suspendedceiling #productview #productplacement #clientfacing #declutteryourlife #decluttering #decluttertips #condensing #spacesaver #spacesavers #velcro #smallofficedesign #smallofficehomeoffice #smallofficespace #roomdivider #meetingroomdesign #zoommeetings #artdisplays

Prop building. I have become very efficient in rec

Prop building. I have become very efficient in recycling or up-cycling, especially when it comes to wood. This shop, which I built, was made using timber from pallets and reclaimed 2" x 2". I needed to create a fun, mobile display that had a degree of protection from the elements and was able to store merchandise. The only real expense were the ball bearing and lockable wheels underneath. #ealingcarpenter
#ealingfeeling
#props
#recyclingideas
#upcycling
#upcyclingideas
#mobileshopping
#marketstall
#palletfurniture
#palletbar
#farmersmarket
#merchandisedisplay
#propmaker
#propmakers
#propmakersofinstagram
#propsforevents

"Printing, carving, burning...?!"🔥 I enjoy cre

"Printing, carving, burning...?!"🔥 I enjoy creating plaques and pieces of furniture as gifts for loved ones (not because I'm cheap!!). I use a variety of techniques, all of which are not especially difficult but do take a little patience. Printing onto wood. This is a very simple technique all you need is a photo or image, laser printer, transfer glue and some wood. The first three images were all transfers. Carving. I use a dremmel and a carving bit. To get the lettering reasonably accurately spaced, I used carbon paper. Burning. I picked up a soldering iron with various nibs and used the similar technique to carving by way of carbon paper transfer. This is quite a lengthy process (depending on how detailed the lettering etc). Also be mindful of the fumes...!! The wood is usually an off cut that I had lying around. I developed the distressed look purely by chance. I envisaged the wood to look like salvage so I took a mallet, chainsaw and band sander to it then used engine oil to bring out the grain. If you have any questions about the various techniques as you want to try for yourself, then please ask. (The transfer medium glue was from Amazon, there are plenty of different types and I'm sure they are equally as good if you follow their instructions). The photo of the lady in the red dress is a particular favourite of mine. Sadly, I cannot take credit for it, nor can I credit the photographer as it was on a meme. Whoever took it, I love it and I'd welcome a chance to credit you too. #ealingcarpenter
#ealingfeeling
#ealingmums
#northfields
#ealingandnorthfieldsfriends
#plaques
#woodburning
#dremmel
#phototransfer
#cheapgifts
#homemade
#homemadegifts
#homemadegiftsarethebest
#diygifts
#diygiftsandcrafts
#recycledmaterials
#recycledgifts
#woodcarvingart

Built-in wardrobes and how to make the most from y

Built-in wardrobes and how to make the most from your space. This job is in two parts, I will concentrate on the master bedroom wardrobe for now. Client asked for alcove fitted wardrobe that concludes just below the ornate cornice. They were keen to match the doors to a similar theme that runs through their home. To be finished in satin white. The alcove - too shallow for a wardrobe - had floating shelves that I removed. I was able to 'make good' the wall in preparation to the build. As the side next to the chimney breast was to extend forward, I took the panel as close as I could leaving very little work to make the wall join the panel. This build went smoothly (despite the very high temperatures last week) with elegant doors and a clean finish. You can see from the photos that the satinwood paint that I used has created a super smooth even finish. The whole build is a mixture of MDF and softwood timber. As with all my builds I make everything on site. #ealingcarpenter
#ealingfeeling
#ealingmums
#fittedwardrobes
#mdfwardrobes
#mdfdoors
#bedroomideas
#bedroomstorage
#homeinterior
#carpentrywork
#northfieldsavenue
#ealingandnorthfieldsfriends
#northfields 😊

Outdoor endeavours, part two... A couple of Sunda

Outdoor endeavours, part two... A couple of Sundays ago I had the pleasure to help friends with their garden landscaping. They had bought 12 domestic railway sleepers with the idea to create a raised herb garden and to section off the two far corners of their garden, again as raised beds. Having worked extensively with sleepers at the zoo I built, I knew how troublesome they were to cut using a handsaw. So, armed with my chainsaw, we set about building... Towards the end of the day we realised that we were going to be 2 sleepers over. I suggested spanning the end raised beds and creating a bench; an ideal seat for a glass of beer or wine and a good book. Sleepers are a great way to define your garden. They create height and structure. However, they are extremely heavy and pose a danger if they aren't secured together properly. There are screws that are designed for this purpose as well as various gripping glues. If you have similar plans then I'd be happy to assist you as the tools and knowledge required does take experience. My friend has treated the sleepers with an oil. He also routered the corners to remove the splinters that can cause injury. Although the sleepers will last many years untreated, they do eventually rot, treating them with an oil yearly keeps them strong and looking fantastic. #ealingfeeling #ealingstudios #ealingcarpenter #gardensleepers #paslodeuk #sthil #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #herbgarden #raisedbeds