Case Study:
sliding eaves wardrobe
A 'potentially difficult and rather awkward' job was an old client's description of the job. In a loft bedroom there was a 1.5m deep, sloping 'nook' created by the stair bulkhead. For access, the unit would need to to slide out.
Two sections were required: One for hanging clothes and the other a drawer unit.
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I went away, had a think and created a linear drawing.
Birch ply would be the best material for its strength and due to the room having a carpet, wheels wouldn't work. So, I opted for industrial drawer sliders.
In effect, the unit would be a sliding drawer, with the hanging rail and drawers box mounted on top.
'Jacob created for us not only a unique solution, but a really attractive piece of working furniture'
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Paul, Sydenham
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Case Study:
arched alcove units
For these alcove units/bookcases the client wanted the tops to have arches like a unit she’d found on google
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Having not made arches before, I was confident the internet would provide a solution - chiefly, by way of a 'jig'.
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'jig' (n): a device that holds a piece of work and guides the tool operating on it
Case Study:
circular window seat
The majority of the work I undertake is installing square cabinets of various types. This job was the same...but different.
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A client asked for a 4 seat window bench with storage inside. However, the space was circular, like a castle turret, introducing several problems as a result.
Wood is usually manufactured to be as straight as possible. How would I bend the wood?
As always, some researching on the internet was required. 'Kerfing’ is a technique where multiple cuts are made in the back of a piece of wood, allowing it to ‘bend’.
Not the first time I've been grateful to YouTubers
