Archetype: Master Timber Joiner
34 Years Practice · East African HardwoodsMortise-and-tenon structural load distribution, seasoning curves of indigenous teak and mahogany without kiln cracking.
Rebuilding a 100-year-old timber roof pavilion following severe cyclone damage using only hand chisels and salvaged beams.
2 hours monthly for joinery critique, wood grain diagnostics, and Japanese pull-saw sharpening demonstrations.
Parametric CAD modelling to convert traditional joint geometries into open-source cutting files for community CNCs.