From the bench

Journal

Notes on how pieces get made, what they are made of, and what happens the moment a child gets hold of one.

Materials5 min read
The Long Way Round To A Rounded Edge
An edge a child runs a thumb along has to be finished by someone who has run a thumb along it.
9 July 2026
Materials4 min read
Choosing Wood That Survives A Toddler
Hardness is the obvious quality to optimise for. It is not the useful one.
2 June 2026