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A Fusion of Art,
Functionality and Excellence.
Welcome!
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furniture
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Furniture
care and repair products, including renaissance wax
Welcome to my shaker shop. Here you
will find a select range of exclusive shaker furniture and Shaker style woodenware
including iconic peg rails and boxes. Every Item is completely hand made, here in my
own workshop, using only locally grown timber. The Shaker style pegs for my peg rails are  individually hand turned, one at
a time on a lathe. They are then threaded to screw full depth into the coat rails.
Dimensions, form and threading style are careful replications of know original pegs. I
believe my Shaker shop is the only place you will find this authentic Shaker detail. As
you would imagine this makes a substantially
stronger peg rail.  Now take
a close look at my faithful interpretation of the distinctive swallowtail fingers of
my shaker boxes. These are all hand carved with a knife, the angle of the bevel changing
along the length of the finger. An important and authentic detail sometimes overlooked.
These are just two of the reasons that allow me to say, that my work is uniquely handmade.
I hope you will judge it an art form, as well as considering its usefullness
This intimacy with all my work makes it
easy for me to place a full lifetime guarantee (mine, not yours) on all your purchases,
sorry, couldn’t resist the humour there. Never the less this is a serious undertaking
for me. The peg rails, oval boxes and other items featured in my online shop are not
looked upon, just as accessories. Rather, they are treated as smaller pieces of furniture
in their own right and as such are made and finished to the same high standard. Not down
to a price. All my products large and small recive a final hand applied burnish with
Renaissance Wax
"the
basket arrived today safe and sound.
I couldn't believe how beautiful it is: a masterpiece"
You can find DIY Oak and Maple Shaker Pegs By
Clicking Here
"Your
pegs were received this morning and I am over the moon with them. What a very
personal and fantastic service you provide also"
Coat Rails/Peg Rails are available in various styles and colours by Clicking Here
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Woodworking Courses:
Would you like to make your own Shaker
chair or Oval Shaker boxes? If the answer is yes, then join me for one of
my 4/5 day
summer courses here in the centre of France, surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
Flexible curriculum, tailored to suite debutante or experienced.
Click here for more
details!
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A Few Words about Peg Rails.
Shaker bedroom, Pleasant Hill, Kentucky,
note the use of peg rails (courtesy:Tom Allen wikipedia)
Shaker Peg Rails for the Shakers, were not simply coat
rails, they were indeed useful for hanging hats and coats, however they also served other
important functions. The Shakers fixed peg rails to every wall, much in the same way as
the Victorians fixed picture rails. This served as an important architectural feature that
broke-up otherwise plain walls into pleasing dimensional sections. This feature became
iconic and is one that instantly denotes the Shaker Style of decoration. The Peg rails
also proved useful for hanging candle sconces, small cupboards and specially adapted
hanging shelves; in addition when cleaning, they proved a useful place for hanging up
chairs. This left the floors clear and cleaning more efficient. Depending on which room
they were situated, the peg rails had different finishes and colours applied, in
accordance with the millennial laws.
 Employing peg rails in
the same way that the Shakers did, is an ideal way to create a Shaker theme. Our Peg Rail
Kits are especially suited for a project like this, as the edges at the end of each rail
are left sharp to ensure a crisp joint, when several are butted together. Even if it's not
possible to place peg rails on every wall, used singularly they still evoke a strong
design statement and add the right accent to your theme; especially when teamed with our
Shaker Coat Hangers.
Shaker Candle Stand
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I know, like me,
you are probably increasingly concerned about our environment, so it’s reassuring to
know that all the timber that I use is not only grown within a few kilometres of my
workshop, but also in properly managed and sustainable forests. (Please ask for
details if you would like to promote and support forest care yourself) Also my fine hand
rubbed finishes and polishes, are as far as possible, natural products, many of them I
prepare myself. Glue, used on my furniture is also organic. The old-fashioned
scotch type, heated in a double boiler. This may not be of immediate benefit to you
but a restorer, perhaps working for one of your descendents, will be extremely grateful
for it.
I devote an exceptional amount of time
and effort to the quality of the final finish and detail, making sure that your purchase
will not only immediately delight you; it will continue to give you pleasure for many
happy years to come. The problem is how can you judge this quality for
yourself? The convenience of internet technology can let you look into my workshop
but it can’t let you experience the sensual feel of hand worked timber or smell the
rich scent of different woods and polishes. I know and understand how very important
it is for you to use all your senses when judging the quality of something, especially
craft work. It can be difficult, worrying and perhaps even stressful making choices
when you can’t. I don’t pretend to have a satisfactory solution to this
dilemma and know it will be a long time before anyone does. In the meantime, maybe
the next best thing to you experiencing these sensations for yourself would be to hear
from someone who has. So for your reassurance I’ve printed some testimonials at
the bottom of this page. Just scroll down.
All of my products
receive a final finishing polish with museum quality Renaissance Wax
 
Shaker Rocking Chair and Shaker Side Chair Handcrafted by Barry.
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View the seating tape
chart here.
| Here You Can See What Some of Our Customers Have Said!!........ |
"My package arrived yesterday, and I am thrilled with my
Shaker box! What beautiful workmanship! Thank you for the extra care taken in
packing to avoid damage in shipment. I purchased the box as a Christmas present
for my best friend and I can't wait to see her expression. Thank you again for all
your help." |
| "My
beautiful basket arrived today. I know that the beauty of the woodwork will add greatly to
my needlework piece." |
| "The boxes arrived only a few
moments ago. I derive some small pleasure out of knowing that there are still people in
the world who possess the patience and perseverance to create such works of lasting beauty
and value. Please tell Barry how delighted we are with his work." |
| “I don't recall if I contacted
you and told you how much we love the peg rails that Barry made for us. They are
beautiful! They look great on our walls. Thanks again.” |
| “We got it………and
it’s perfect. Thank you” |
| “The peg-rail arrived this
morning,……………. It looks really smart I am glad I made the effort
to find someone who make nice oak ones………………..” |
| “The boxes arrived just in time
for my wife’s birthday (it is her present) – perfect. They are absolutely
wonderful. As an amateur carpenter myself I truly appreciate the skill and care that
goes into these beauties. What is more important is that
……………… (my wife) is really thrilled. She teaches
interior design and therefore knows a lot about the history of the Shakers and their
talents – her comment was “Those Shakers would have been proud of these”,
so need I say more.” |
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