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makerhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0526.jpgDSC_0526https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/paulchilton.jpgPaulChiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_1047.jpgPaul Chilton2022-01-13T07:21:48+00:00weekly0.6https://paulchilton.com/contact/2020-09-25T01:13:35+00:00weekly0.6https://paulchilton.com/2016/10/07/vipassana-meditation-my-experience-on-a-10-day-silent-meditation-course-in-blackheath/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_0275.jpgdsc_02752020-08-23T07:03:57+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/12/06/review-david-savage-school-of-fine-furniture/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gracie_table.jpggracie_tablehttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dsc_0537-large.jpgDSC_0537 (Large)https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dsc_0486-large.jpgDSC_0486 (Large)2019-03-17T03:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2019/03/17/david-savage-1949-2019/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gracie_table.jpggracie_tableAnother characteristic design by David Savage, his Gracie chairs and table.https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/honduras-rosewood-chaise-lounge.jpghonduras-rosewood-chaise-loungeDavid's Honduras Rosewood Chaise Lounge / Day bed top me epitomises the meaning of 'fine' furniture and was one of his more inspirational designs to me.https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/david-binnington-savage.jpgDavid Binnington SavageImage source: instagram.com/finefurnituremakerhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dsc_0505.jpgDavid SavageDavid becoming animated in his enthusiasm for furniture design at the 2015 Cheltenham Design Fairhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nihtccdr_400x400.jpegDavid Savage Twitter profile pictureDavid Savage Twitter profile 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on a black tagBespoke text on a black tag on black paper background2018-03-17T05:10:37+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/08/08/black-swan-console-side-table/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/chilton-design_black-swan_7-large.jpgBlack Swan bespoke contemporary side table console design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/chilton-design_black-swan_3-large.jpgBlack Swan bespoke contemporary side table console design by Paul Chilton2018-03-10T01:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/10/14/bonsai-cabinet/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_7337.jpgBonsai bespoke contemporary cabinet design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_7330.jpgBonsai bespoke contemporary cabinet design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_7313-copy.jpgBonsai bespoke contemporary cabinet design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_7301.jpgBonsai bespoke contemporary cabinet design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_7406.jpgBonsai bespoke contemporary cabinet design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_7401.jpgBonsai bespoke contemporary cabinet design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_7389.jpgBonsai bespoke contemporary cabinet design by Paul Chilton2018-03-10T01:33:31+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2017/08/31/confluence-mirror/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/confluence_180817_88523-large.jpgConfluence bespoke contemporary mirror design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0070-large.jpgDSC_0070 (Large)What happens when not paying attention to grain direction.https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0060-large.jpgDSC_0060 (Large)Nearly lost the flat face for doing the rebating and mirror fitting on the back. Screws to reestablish the 'face'. https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0197-large.jpgDSC_0197 (Large)Template trimming the table. Over-length sections to help with other shaping still to come.https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0174-large.jpgDSC_0174 (Large)Free hand routing the mirror rebate and bracket rebates.https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0064-large.jpgDSC_0064 (Large)Locating the table to ensure perfect transition from the frame edge onto the table inner void edge. https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0011-large.jpgDSC_0011 (Large)Failed attempt at creating a router cradle. Way too little control which made it a risky business.https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0216-large.jpgDSC_0216 (Large)Free hand shaping using a template for a guide. Note the use of pencil shading to find the 'lows'. https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0063-large.jpgDSC_0063 (Large)locating the bracket to fix the width - crucial when the glass had been cut already.https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dsc_0199-large.jpgDSC_0199 (Large)Cutting the void of the table. Template trimmed with router, finished the inner radius with a chisel.2018-03-10T01:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/blog/2018-03-10T01:12:47+00:00weekly0.6https://paulchilton.com/2018/03/03/greener-pastures/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/paul-chilton-woodworking-gerrinong.jpgPaul Chilton Woodworking workshop Gerringonghttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/gerringong-woodworking-paul-chilton-leon-sadubin.jpgGerringong woodworking Paul Chilton Leon Sadubinhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sadubin53_table111.jpgSadubin53_table1112018-03-03T21:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2016/11/18/confluence-concept-design/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0363.jpgConfluence bespoke contemporary mirror design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0362.jpgConfluence bespoke contemporary mirror design by Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0361.jpgConfluence bespoke contemporary mirror design by Paul Chilton2017-08-31T09:38:45+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2016/08/28/the-ninth-path/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/book-fearloathing-splsh.jpgbook-fearloathing-splshHunter S Thompson2016-08-28T09:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2016/08/02/touch-wood/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0151.jpgDSC_0151Lucky find - my new workshop in Sydney.2016-08-02T11:12:56+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/11/06/interview-with-chris-bray-pro-adventurer/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/a1gregarcticwide_20140423161656723065-620x349.jpga1gregarcticwide_20140423161656723065-620x349Photo from The Crossinghttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/chris-bray-for-f-stop-lounge-profile-640x426.jpgchris-bray-for-f-stop-lounge-profile-640x426Chris Bray Photography2015-11-07T11:08:57+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/09/17/furniture-restoration-lessons-for-the-modern-designer-maker/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0709.jpgDavid Battle antique restorationhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0708.jpgDavid Battle antique restorationhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0705.jpgDavid Battle antique restorationhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0699.jpgDSC_0699https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0696.jpgDavid Battle antique restorationhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0690.jpgDavid Battle antique restorationhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0746.jpgDavid Battle antique restorationhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0733.jpgDavid Battle antique restorationhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_0727.jpgDavid Battle antique 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Eyehttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150607_195857.jpg20150607_1958572015-06-08T10:45:46+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2014/09/06/the-first-week/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/blog-post-e1409987186333.jpgWood shavings2015-05-28T08:35:43+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2014/10/23/my-first-projects/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/workbench.jpgWorkbenchOak & Beech workbenchhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bench-work.jpgBench workBenchtimehttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sycamore-ebony-winding-sticks.jpgSycamore & Ebony winding sticksSycamore & ebony winding stickshttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mortise-tennon.jpgMortise & TennonBeech Mortise & tenonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cherry-dovetail-bookends.jpgCherry Dovetail bookendsCherry dovetail bookendshttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/beech-mallet.jpgBeech malletBeech 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"Reflection"2015-05-28T08:22:31+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/03/07/green-light-for-lamp-project/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lamp-competition.jpgLamp competition2015-05-28T08:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/03/22/jewellery-box/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150203_142533.jpgdovetails in the makingFrench polishing jighttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150126_115959.jpg20150126_115959Mitred dovetailed jointhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150305_101918.jpg20150305_101918Gluing the tray in situhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150221_110656.jpg20150221_110656https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150221_110641.jpg20150221_110641Shooting mitres for the internal linershttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150220_142750.jpg20150220_142750Cutting the lid off (burn marks from blunt blade...) https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150203_142550.jpg20150203_142550https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_5089-2.jpgRipple sycamore with English pear jewellery box made by bespoke contemporary furniture designer Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_5083-2.jpgRipple sycamore with English pear jewellery box made by bespoke contemporary furniture designer Paul Chiltonhttps://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_5069-2.jpgRipple sycamore with English pear jewellery box made by bespoke contemporary furniture designer Paul Chilton2015-05-28T08:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/04/13/black-swan-my-first-furniture-design/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/water-colour-2.jpgwater colour Black Swan by Paul Chilton2015-05-28T08:19:39+00:00monthlyhttps://paulchilton.com/2015/04/15/reflection-finished-lamp-design/https://paulchilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_5221-2.jpgOn Reflection table 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