You can also read about the making of this dog’s bed by clicking the link below.
The four Brazilian Mahogany legs.
The tennoned and mitred side rails.
The first coat of shellac drying in the afternoon sun.
Dear me the castors really were shite and briny!
The castors following their confinement in the ice cream container.
The bed frame, waxed and mobile.
Look… a bed leg.
The hammock stretched over the bed frame.
The excessive toile-covered box cushion.
One smug spoilt Shed Dog.
Pegs and 'Tails 
Hi there, I am Andrew and a friend Gavin Burbidge suggested I look at your postings!
I am a professional viola player and lover of antiques and met Gav through my learning violin making in the last couple of years. The instruments I have made I play on professionally and I am pleased to say they have passed the rigorous scrutiny of my MSO colleagues and others.
Gavin gets very excited when he talks about your achievements and I completely understand why! Your attention to detail is remarkable and the results speak for themselves.
As a lover and collector of antique furniture and a woodworker myself I have questions which Gavin and I have pondered upon regarding producing a satisfactorally antiqued finish on a new piece! Perhaps there is a method or process that is not widely known in violin makng circles that you employ and might be applicable- who knows!
With much admiration,
Andrew
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Ah yes, Burbidge: His name pops up here from time to time.
Violin-makers are renowned for their exploits in rediscovering the finishes used by early makers. The lengths they go to are extraordinary. I would be surprised if the major varnish recipes haven’t been deciphered by now.
JP
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