EnsŌ woodworks

Progress on the new workshop. Can't wait to get into it. Bigger space, bigger projects!

Some great photos from of the magnetic dice tray and vault out in the wild during his game. It's good to see things finished up on the bench but I love seeing them getting actual play in peoples games! 🎲

Final shot of the bar and glass rack installed. Very cool, I'm a little jealous, would like one in my garden now. Let me know if you would too

More pics of the bar, schedules/transport mean it should be installed after Christmas. Kinda want one for myself now.b let me know if you want one too!

Final touches on a garden bar to be installed tomorrow. Came together really nicely, looking forward to seeing it in situ.

It's too big to assemble in the workshop so I've had to finish up in the living room 😅

First time doing sunburst, first time doing anything but a single colour stain. Looking pretty tasty. Can't wait to get buttons in this thing and give it a go.

This one's finally taking shape and looking lovely so far. Making a little neck for it today, then staining, sanding and to the finish.

Two of these wall mount Gloomhaven lovelies left, ready to package and post. If you like Gloomhaven, or know someone that does, it'd make a great Christmas present. Check my profile for details.

Happy to announce that the Gloomhaven wall mount display cabinets are now available on my stores. Start your own Sanctuary. Reduce Time To Table, speed up play time, show off your class minis and turn your campaign into wall art.

1 gone already so 3 left in this small batch. Go check them out no, or share them with someone who'd like it.

The ebonised and glass door variants on are on there too, I'm getting ready for the next batch so register your interest in whichever you're interested in. It really helps me work out which ones to make next.

Link in my bio.

Finished off the second variation of the Gloomhaven display case, this time in white oak with splined mitre joints, finished with a satin oil and rubbed with beeswax.

Looks lovely up on the wall in that natural finish and I love the open look of it without the glass door too, makes it easier than ever to access your map, crew and turn your campaign into a wallart centrepiece.

Working on the shop listing now so should have them online soon now with your choice of variants - black or natural? Open or with a door? Which do you prefer?

Work in progress on this chunky drive/garden gate. Last couple of pieces to add, paint the additions then we're ready for the rest of the hardware.

Been lovely working on these out in the sun today

Working on a little something and it's probably not what you think. First personal project in forever, will be a bit of a slow burn as I'm fitting work in around other projects. Lovely bit of spalted beech though, isn't it?

A friend of mine married recently and wanted a Kubb set for games on the day, so I made one.

Made to the official kubb world tour specs from tulipwood to ensure the right density and weight. Added some nice detail and laser engraved the wedding on the king. Came out really nicely I think, with the white oil tint for added visibility in the grass. I particularly love the little pennants made by my very talented mum 😊

End of batch clearance on the lovely cherry dice trays, £15 off (was going to do 10% but I like round numbers 😉). I have 3 left of each colour leather and once they're gone, they're gone, not sure if/when I'll be returning to cherry.

Laser engraving on the lid or front is included, inlay and marquetry also available but priced on request.

https://www.ensowoodworks.co.uk/store/cherry-dice-tray-with-integrated-magnetic-vault

Finished home office with bespoke desk. Handmade white oak drawer and cabinet pulls with Blum soft close drawer slides. Custom MFC cabinetry on the right hand side to house a PC and assorted gear, a place for everything and everything in its place. The PC portion of the cabinet is open-backed for air flow and cable management.

The desk riser/shelf allows for extra storage on the desk, accessory display and a spot to tuck away the mouse and keyboard when it comes time to eat or hobby. Plenty of room for work, gaming and hobby in an energising, airy space.

This was a fun, quick build. Satisfying to see it come together and I'm looking for more projects like this. If you're interested in something like this then DM me or use the links in my bio. Otherwise, comment below, let me know what you think.

A few pictures of the Gloomhaven display case.

Looks lovely up on the wall and you can see there's plenty of room for accessing the board and storing your squad along the bottom.

Interested in turning your campaign into wall art?

Making a handful of these little white oak drawer pulls to finish off a bespoke desk I'm working on.

Look and feel lovely, quick and satisfying to make too.

Almost done with the first Gloomhaven wall vault, just waiting on a part for my pin-gun so I can fit the glass in the door. Tomorrow, hopefully!

I don't usually go in for stains etc but I've ebonised this white oak as an experiment, and to fit the decor in my room. Really looking forward to seeing this finished.

This is my mallet. There are many like it but this one is mine.

Scrapwood mallets are something of a rite of passage for joiners so it's nice to finally do my first. I had to tweak the standard design a little to get it done using only my available offcuts but I'm happy with how it turned out.

Fun little build too, nice and quick.

White oak and sapele head, cherry handle

Next WIP for my favourite legacy game. This one's for my wall but Gloomhaven display cabinets with mini storage are en route. Glass door to follow soon.

Bonus picture of my starting four.

Might make the production ones a little deeper but I like my own quite slim. Question is, would people like LED lighting?

2 more stacks of dice trays in new leather colours and the first few in rustic cherry with visible sap wood.

Not everyone's cup of tea but I love those two-tone timbers. Going to be lovely seeing the finish wake up that wood grain.

Took my sweet time doing so but I finally got a laser engraver! I've always been pretty fascinated by the creative avenues the precision of kit like this this can open for you. My curiosity aside, I think personalisation is a key part of premium offerings so I'm happy to be able to offer it finally.

A few of hours into tinkering with it and I'm already impressed with the results, what do you think?

The magnets I use to close the dice vault have a pull weight of over 1kg before they go in.

It's reduced somewhat once hidden in the wood but they're still plenty strong enough to hold it closed and safe whilst moving then tray around, not too tough to open either. Just right.

Attention all tabletop and boardgame enthusiasts! I'm pleased to announce that my dicetrays with integrated dice vaults with hidden magnet closing are available on my etsy store. My own website to follow soon.

All crafted from high-grade cherry hardwood, 3 luxury leathers and expertly finished with natural raw linseed oil and locally sourced beeswax, a premium quality dice tray is perfect for those who appreciate superior craftsmanship and innovative design.

The hidden magnet closing mechanism shuts with a lovely satisfying snap and holds 4-5 sets of DnD dice. They take a good ol' shaking without opening too, a little video to come on this shortly.

Take a look here - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1437696455/cherry-dice-tray-with-integrated

Finally getting into proper batch production on these dice trays with integrated magnetic vaults. Design finalised, secret magnets upgraded, leathers chosen. This batch is cherry, oak and walnut up next.

Feels lovely to use, nice tone to your rolls. Might look into a laser cutter so I can add engravings too.

Between other projects, commissions and contract work it's taken a while to get here. Maybe I sweat the little details too much but it's those little details that elevate it.

Just got to take some nicer pictures and they'll go up on Etsy and my website. Soon!

I'm a Sutton Coldfield based carpenter/joiner and furniture maker. After 4 years I'm finally in the run up to going solo, I'm looking to take on more work so get in touch!

Current/recent projects include;
- Floating & built in shelves.
- Kitchen and coffee tables.
- Desktop accessories, wrist rests, monitor stands, coasters etc.
- Computer desks.
- Floating desks.
- Slab & resin tables
- Computer desks.
- Beds, with integrated storage.
- Kitchen, bathroom and bedroom cabinetry in ply, veneer and MFC.
- Decorative marquetry.
- Drinks cabinets
- and more...

If you're looking for any of the above, or you have any projects or presents you're looking into, send me a message or contact me on whatsapp.

One of my favourites, there's something so satisfying about it.

Lovely floating corner computer desk in a nice warm cherry, feels refined but still welcoming, comfy. Elegant, strong and colour matched to the new blinds too. Love it.

The simplest items are often the best. This mitred sofa arm table is by far my most popular item. Functional, elegant, solid.

I've let my etsy store stagnate a little whilst I work on my the new website but it's back up now and these are available again. I'll be adding more to the etsy store over the next month or so too.

I tailor these to match the dimensions of your sofa, the theme of your room and of course to any additional specs that you have.

If you're interested, get in touch!

A pretty striking installation of some floating shelves done recently. I've done many floating shelves now but these were the most challenging so far as all the shelves are reinforced with aluminium bar to help with weight of all those books and vinyl!