http://www.woodreview.com.au 47PROFILEand profit. I find the world of mass
production fascinating, but also scary
and de-humanising.’
Design ideas are another process of
discovery to be enjoyed and here the
human touch wins again. ‘I don’t use
computers’, he said. ‘I start with pencil
and paper. Then I move into scale
models, rough cardboard models,
full scale prototypes and then start
to nut out the joinery techniques.
For example, sitting in it I’ll find that
needs to tilt 2°. But the closer it gets to
the end destination the more fiddly it
gets. Getting the last five per cent of
the chair right takes as long as the first
ninety-five per cent, I reckon.’
- A lot of machines in a relatively
small space – thought and
planning make this possible.
Photo: Linda Nathan - Highly prized: this Bursgreen
tenoner delivers accuracy,
efficiency and the flexibility
to easily change set ups for
anything from dining chairs and
doors to the odd hot tub.
Photo: Linda Nathan - The English-made Robinson
chisel mortiser is a favourite
machine. With levers operating
on three axes ‘driving’ this
mid-century classic is a
practical workout.
Photo: Fred Kroh - From the ‘cast iron age’ a
Bursgreen tenoner sliding table
detail with quick action cam-
operated work clamp.
Photo: Linda Nathan
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