Ode to a Brilliant Australian Toolmaker
I use a lot of hand tool processes when I’m building a handmade bespoke furniture piece. Not only is it enjoyable, but it also offers … Read more
Growing a meaningful, custom home
There are items round the home that you use everyday, often without too much thought. These are useful items that make your life easier: laundry … Read more
Furniture Design with Bob Dylan in Mind
The sky is the limit when it comes to woodworking techniques. There are makers out there, wizards of all sorts of joinery, marquetry, veneering… The … Read more
Conveyor Belt or Custom Made?
How many things you own aren’t produced on a mass scale? I was in the car this morning thinking about cars and how car choice … Read more
How Sustainable is Handmade Furniture?
Is handmade furniture sustainable? Trying to navigate the sustainability of Australian, New Zealand and international timbers is like trying to choose a suitable political party. … Read more
This Furniture Owes Everything to Meditation
After slow, sporadic beginnings, coupled with long and extended absences, meditating has slowly entrenched itself to become a vital aspect of my life. Now, it … Read more
Carving Brought Back from the Dead
I’ve taken an interest in carving. The rawness, the tool marks and the expression of meaningful ideas are what captivates me. The process is fresh … Read more
Everyone Should Cut Dovetail Joints
Why is there still a place in the world for the hand-cut dovetail joints, given there are means to cut a joint that will prove … Read more
Meaning in the Everyday
On a recent trip to South East Asia, I was struck by the abundance of meaningful symbols adorning everyday objects. In an unpretentious way, … Read more
How to Work?
Merry Christmas and welcome to the Lloyd Brooke Furniture Blog. The idea here is to share completed bespoke furniture projects, a little thought on craft … Read more