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Christmas is fast approaching for this Cabinet Maker

Posted on November 20, 2017 by gwf-admin

So Christmas is fast approaching and in the workshop I have various jobs. Some more Longbows to finish, table and chairs to strip and repolish, also various repairs too. So I’m pretty busy for the next 5 weeks. I am … Continue reading →

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July 2016

Posted on July 3, 2016 by gwf-admin

Various jobs in the workshop this month. Currently I’m polishing bedside cabinets and a chest in black lacquer with a very high gloss finish. I have 2 rocking chairs that are being repolished , various bespoke Natural Edge Frames and 1 … Continue reading →

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Snowing in April

Posted on April 27, 2016 by gwf-admin

So its freezing in my workshop today. Wood burner is back on as its been snowing today. Have had all seasons today. Roll on summer time, so I can have the doors open and not need to keep lighting the wood burner. Quite … Continue reading →

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Natural Edge Picture Frames

Posted on March 30, 2016 by gwf-admin

So spring has sprung and the better weather should be just around the corner. We have just dried a new batch of timber, ready to be made into Natural Edge Picture and Mirror Frames. We have some lovely Oak timber … Continue reading →

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January 2016 is here!

Posted on January 12, 2016 by gwf-admin

Happy New Year:) Christmas done and dusted and the shop is looking a bit bare All rested up and time for a bulk framing session I think, and a kiln stack wouldn’t go amiss. If anyone wants any more information … Continue reading →

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Longbow Making

Posted on September 24, 2015 by gwf-admin

The list of Longbow orders seems to keep growing. I have just been asked to make another Longbow for a previous customer in Gloucestershire, along with 3 bows for fellow archers I shoot with. Its great to see so many … Continue reading →

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Restoration work

Posted on July 2, 2015 by gwf-admin

So we’ve had the warmest day so far !! And yes it certainly was. Very warm in my workshop. The jobs for the next few weeks are restoration based. I have a few tables that need stripping and repolishing. Been … Continue reading →

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Baby Grand Piano

Posted on May 3, 2015 by gwf-admin

Our latest job in the workshop is Stripping and Repolishing a Baby Grand Piano. Walnut veneer and looking very tired. It is very faded and has a fair few scratches too. The difference should be amazing. Watch this space and see the … Continue reading →

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Repolishing Enquiries

Posted on April 22, 2015 by gwf-admin

For all Furniture Restoration Enquires please call us at Graham White Furniture on 01205 870233 If you have a piece of furniture that has been well used, with lots of scratches, water, heat marks and you think the Varnish, Wax, French Polish … Continue reading →

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Restoration and Re Polishing

Posted on April 13, 2015 by gwf-admin

What a beautiful morning here in Old Leake, Lincolnshire. After a lovely Easter with the family I am in the Workshop with some restoration work. I have a couple of tables that are being repolished. One is a small hall … Continue reading →

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