Blog - News from the workbench
Oak Toilet Roll Holder
A humble new addition to the Boot & Saw range, but sometimes it’s the little things that bring the most pleasure. The warm summer months offer a chance for me...
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Made to measure
“Is it possible to….” Yes. Yes it is. Need an extra shelf, a nip here, a tuck there, a little more depth here, a little less height there – as...
For the little people
Children’s boot racks, we’ve made a few… These particular wellington racks made their way to Lakenham Primary School the other week to be hung on the wall and provide an...
A little bit of something
In our quest to be a ‘Zero Waste’ company, we save any useful looking offcuts so they can be given a new life of their own. Each Oak Door Wedge...
A splash of colour
A splash of colour in the workshop this week courtesy of some vibrant ‘Sapele’ timber. A customer requested one of our ever popular coat stands in a bespoke mahogany finish,...
Steaming ahead
The comedy mug – an essential part of any workshop. Plenty of tea needed this week, to fuel me back up to steam after a much needed and restful festive...
Done and dusted
Stick a fork in me, I’m done. As the last few orders make their way out of the door, it’s time to sweep the floor, gather the offcuts for the...
Grab them while you can
We have a limited stock of Oak Boot Stands and Oak Coat Stands available for delivery in time for Christmas, but they’re going fast… After an unplanned trip to A&E...
October operations and hold ups
I’m going to need a minute… An unscheduled and hasty trip to Treliske Hospital this week for an emergency operation means things in the Boot & Saw workshop are currently...
Krowji fire
Krowji has been home to my business for 15 years – more than a collection of buildings, it is a living breathing community and hub for many creatives in Cornwall,...
Playing catch up
Despite my best efforts and for the first time ever, you may have noticed the Boot & Saw shop has been closed recently. Like many people during this challenging time,...