Andy Makes & Restores

Where design Meets Purpose.

In my retirement, I have found purpose in breathing new life into forgotten timber and tools. My deep appreciation of traditional craftsmanship is shown through the pieces I create from recycled wood and the careful restoration of vintage tools back to their former glory. Every small project tells a story, whether it’s shaping reclaimed timber into something new or reviving an old tool to serve another generation.

My Craft & Passion

I started my journey by utilising pallet wood and acquiring tools from community flea markets and yard sales. What initially started as small projects soon evolved into a passion for repurposing discarded materials. Along the way, I discovered the joy of restoring vintage tools to their former glory. Through every piece I make, every tool I restore, they carry a story of revival.

Three individuals with their cats from scrap Oak off cuts
Christmas tree made from pine and Ipe
Christmas tree made from Ipe
Star made from Ipe hardwood
Guardian of forgotten tides
Bits from the beach
F-type adjustable spanner Rescued from scrap pile. It’s had a hard life but now fully serviceable
19th-century Mason’s Boxwood Rule and Plumb by John Rabone & Sons, cleaned and repaired to make it functional again.
Two vintage J. Rabone & Sons mahogany and brass spirit levels have been cleaned, repaired, and restored very closely to their original accuracy.
Mother & baby elephant Jigsaw from scrap pine wood.
Lantern featuring dog and puppy designs, crafted from Oak off-cuts.
A lantern featuring cats and kittens, crafted from 3mm scrap plywood.
Catch-all tray made from kitchen worktop off-cut.
This personalised key hanger, crafted in oak and epoxy resin inlay.
Trivets’ made from Oak off cuts
Wooden clock made from scrap plywood, hardwood offcuts and bits from around the workshop.
King Dick small adjustable spanner, likely from bicycle tool kit circa 1920. Fully restored and working.
Vintage 4.5″ Girder Jos Lucas Ltd Adjustable Spanner No.45. Found at a flea market in a bucket of rusty tools.
Six-piece burr puzzles, offer an engaging yet straightforward challenge. Made from pine off-cuts
Cat jigsaw from scrap plywood. Sometimes the plywood quality is too poor for a good result!
A challenging nine-piece slot puzzle that’s not easy to assemble!
Marry Christmas Star crafted from 3mm plywood. Design tamplate from ThemeXDigital
Three Christmas trees crafted from 3mm plywood, enhanced with a touch of rattlecan.
Days Until Christmas Countdown Calendar Bauble