Category Archives: Traditional skills

Roundwood Timber Framing

Posted on 23 September 2010 by Graham Strouts

Book Review Roundwood Timber Framing Building Naturally using Local Resources Ben Law In the opening to Ben Law’s new book he describes the journey he has made in self-built dwellings: from bender- the simplest, almost stone-age dwelling made by pushing … Continue reading →

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Hedgelaying

Posted on 28 March 2010 by Graham Strouts

When I first moved to my place in West Cork eight years ago one of the first tasks was to secure the land from invading animals such as the neighbours’ cattle or sheep. A Hawthorn hedge was the obvious choice … Continue reading →

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