Marcus Mauger https://marcusmauger.co.uk bespoke furniture design Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:52:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://marcusmauger.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/favico-1.png Marcus Mauger https://marcusmauger.co.uk 32 32 How to Work During Lockdown 2020 https://marcusmauger.co.uk/other/cabinet-making-lockdown-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cabinet-making-lockdown-2020 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:41:36 +0000 http://marcusmauger.co.uk/?p=776 What a year it has been! However, I was able to concentrate on some projects that have been in the back of my mind for some time. Here’s a snapshot of how 2020 went for me.

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What a difficult year it has been for all.
For me, I had a couple of commissions to complete in isolation (well, truthfully I always work in isolation, I’m ok with that!) and on a positive note Lockdown did give me time to concentrate on a cabinet making project that I have had in the back of my mind for some time. 

Here’s a snapshot of how my design work went for me during 2020!

Wooden sunrise garage doors 2020

New Sunrise Garage Door

I really enjoyed working on this garage door project, not only was I mostly outside (and in isolation) during the lovely weather we had but I particularly like the challenge of complicated designs! You can see I have used a twist on the traditional sunrise pattern that has been popular in architecture since the 1930s. It brings contemporary to Modernity. I'm really happy with the result.

Cabinet, wood chest made from burr wood

Burr Wood Chest

Another tricky project with curved edges throughout and tricking stringing marquetry using a darker contrast wood inlaid in the carefully selected burr veneer. This photo shows the chest being prepared for its last finish.

Marcus Mauger wood stools 2020

A Series of Wood Seating

This was great fun to make and the client has now been able to have them installed. Possibly more photos to follow of them in-situ.

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]]> Marcus and Public Speaking https://marcusmauger.co.uk/other/marcus-and-public-speaking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marcus-and-public-speaking Sun, 06 Dec 2020 12:54:40 +0000 http://marcusmauger.co.uk/?p=885 Marcus recently made a presentation at the Cross Barn in Hampshire for the Southern Fellowship of Woodworkers.The Chairman offered a testimonial for Marcus, here it is: Marcus shared the design and build of three exquisite circular tables for his clients at our fellowship meeting. Our organisation the Southern Fellowship of Woodworkers comprises over fifty professional …

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]]> Marcus recently made a presentation at the Cross Barn in Hampshire for the Southern Fellowship of Woodworkers.
The Chairman offered a testimonial for Marcus, here it is:

Marcus shared the design and build of three exquisite circular tables for his clients at our fellowship meeting.

Our organisation the Southern Fellowship of Woodworkers comprises over fifty professional and amateur carpenters.

Marcus showed extraordinary understanding of the three dimensional geometry of the tables from their support structures to the fine detailing and veneer edging.

Marcus has a very logical and resourceful approach to his carpentry creating outstanding and imaginative pieces.

Clients commissioning his work will be assured of excellence in every aspect of his fine workmanship.

Timothy McGinn, SFWW

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]]> Circular Bespoke Dining Table https://marcusmauger.co.uk/other/bespoke-furniture-dining-table/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bespoke-furniture-dining-table Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:25:31 +0000 http://marcusmauger.co.uk/?p=463 I do find that most clients take a keen interest in how this stuff is actually made, so I thought it might be of wider interest to include from time to time some pictures showing the various stages of construction.

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I do find that most clients take a keen interest in how this stuff is actually made, so I thought it might be of wider interest to include from time to time some pictures showing the various stages of construction.

Right is a circular dining table made for Anne Haley.

Completed Anne Haley Circular Dining Table
Completed Anne Haley Circular Dining Table
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The veneer for the central portion of the table laid out prior to gluing down on the substrate. This table needed 64 separate leaves leaves of ripple sycamore laid in sequence.
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The edge detail under construction. This required two separate jigs in conjunction with a router - one to cut the shape of the wave on the edge, and the other jig the cut the wave shape of the contrasting veneer.
The edge contrasting veneer detail in progress.
The edge contrasting veneer detail in progress.
The table top support, which in this instance was two rails cross halved together.
The table top support, which in this instance was two rails cross halved together.
The table top support, which in this instance was two rails cross halved together.
The table top support, which in this instance was two rails cross halved together.
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The legs being glued to the supporting rails. The legs were constructed from thin strips of solid maple which were tapered and glued together in a male/female clamping jig. The legs themselves are fixed to the rails using a bridle joint, which can be partially seen on the previous two pictures.

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]]> Table Evolution https://marcusmauger.co.uk/other/bespoke-table-design-evolution/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bespoke-table-design-evolution Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:27:31 +0000 http://marcusmauger.co.uk/?p=408 A portfolio of the making of a circular dining table commission.

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This dining table was commissioned by Justin and Francesca Urquhart Stewart. It was shown at Cheltenham Celebration of Craftsmanship and Design.

Measurements:
Diameter 1270mm, 695mm high.

Enjoy the slideshow right:

Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing
Circular table in ripple Maple veneer with burr Maple edge detail and Mahogany stringing

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]]> New Workshop https://marcusmauger.co.uk/other/furniture-designers-workshop-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=furniture-designers-workshop-project Sun, 05 Nov 2017 20:15:38 +0000 http://marcusmauger.co.uk/?p=227 The dream of building a brand new workshop in the garden realised.

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Furniture Designer’s Heaven

I was fortunate enough to be able to realise a long standing dream of mine last summer, the building of a brand new workshop in the garden.

This means I no longer have to waste hours everyday commuting and also means I can arrange things exactly as I wish. The build took about 3 months and was finished last year in September, the machinery being commissioned shortly afterwards.

Laying the hardcore
Laying the hardcore
Concrete floor base in place
Concrete floor base in place
Walls going up quickly
Walls going up quickly
New workshop glazed and rendered
New workshop glazed and rendered
Unpacking the new equipment
Unpacking the new equipment
Machinery commissioned
Machinery commissioned

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