About

I went to a small comprehensive school nestled in mid Berkshire and in the autumn of 1979 I was to have my first woodwork lesson. This as it transpired was to be quite a revelation for me. Once I had handled the rudimentary tools provided for the preparation of timber I knew regardless of where life took me I would always have an affinity with wood craft.

With a few lessons “under my belt” I was soon rummaging in the garage at home for my late father’s tools. Among other things I found a few chisels and a Stanley 4 ½” smoothing plane which I still use regularly. Fortunately, I don’t need as many plasters as I did back then!

I was successful in being chosen as one of the last fully indentured apprentices in carpentry & joinery. The company I did my apprenticeship with were specialists in purpose made joinery which gave me a wealth of experience in many aspects of the craft. In association with the accompanying City & Guilds qualifications I completed my training in four years.

Ultimately my career took a different path but I have always continued to make things for myself, as gifts and also undertaken the occasional commission.

Thank you for visiting my site. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Joe Clitheroe