A beauty of a shot. When twelve sides become one smooth round. We take the faceted polygon and mount onto our fully restored wadkin RS lathe. It’s an absolute dream of a machine, with turning being a favoured process amongst all of the workshop tasks. . . #furnituremaker #craftmanship #complex #polygons #furnituredesign #details #woodgrain #accuracy #traditional #wadkin #joinery #design #woodlathe #wadkinrs #cabinetmaker #workshop #process #silorestaurant @mcmasterchef @silolondon @ninaandcodesign image @notthatkindoffilm

Getting ready for assembly. 12 segments @360 degrees creates a polygon otherwise known as a dodecagon or one single leg. The leg needs to be hollow to allow for a hidden compartment, so we have rebated the top section to give us a deep pocket. We glue all 12 segments at once with a strap and band technique we have perfected over the years. . . #furnituremaker #craftmanship #complex #polygons #joinery #technique #furnituredesign #details #accuracy #cabinetmaker #workshop #silorestaurant @mcmasterchef @silolondon @ninaandcodesign image @notthatkindoffilm

In total we had 216 of these components. 216 split into 18 legs makes for 12 staves per leg. 12 staves @15 degrees a side creates a dodecagon. One of the most technically demanding pieces of furniture we have made recently. Supreme accuracy throughout the machining process allowed us a ‘trouble’ free 360 degree glue up for each leg. . . #furnituremaker #craftmanship #complex #polygon #furnituredesign #details #woodgrain #dodecagon #accuracy #cabinetmaker #workshop #toblerone #silorestaurant @mcmasterchef @silolondon @ninaandcodesign image @notthatkindoffilm

It’s all in details. Both pieces made from olive ash and showing the incredible tonal variety from chalky white to Caramel complemented by the Warm terracotta tiles. Detail shown is our new octagonal table leg with expressed double pinned through tenon. And a chair leg with beautiful rippled texture and another take on a through tenon. Spot the difference! . . #janhendzelstudio #furnituremaker #cabinetmaker #furnituredesign #joinery #details #craftmanship #chunkybutt #woodenchair #classicjoinery #multirouter #mortiseandtenon #sustainable #chairmaker #terracotta #bertandmay @theaddress_is #no35mackenziewalk @box9design image @mariellamelie