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Colin Hamilton

Reclaimed Cedar Benches
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Sit down and relax! Over the last year I have been enjoying making more furniture from the red cedar driftwood that I salvage off the beaches.  (And just in case…

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Cob and Cedar Courtyard
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I know you’re thinking, how do cob and cedar come together to make a courtyard?  This project incorporated three of my favorite things: cedar, drystack stonework, and cob.  This to…

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Stranan Entrance Gates
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After completing the fencing section of the project last year, the Stranan’s asked me to add a hand split red cedar entrance with double gates under a curved arbour this…

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Towler garden project
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Here on Pender Island, BC we have some lovely gardens.  This project was aimed at enhancing a nice garden with a bench (for rest and relaxation), and two rose arbours…

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Garry Oak Conservation Covenant Sign
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This sign is made from reclaimed red cedar driftwood.  All hand split, with mortise and tenon joinery.  The lettering is carved into the wood, then painted with a high end…

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Garry Oak Covenant Sign
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A close up detail of the lettering, carved and painted black.

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Rose family covenant sign
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This is another wonderful project done with our local Conservancy, and the Nancy Waxler Morrison Fund.  I have been making covenant signs here on Pender Island for 5 years now…

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Pender style grand stone staircase and ramp
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I recently was invited back to a previous clients place to do some more drystack stonework.  What a fun project it turned out to be.  Transforming the yard into a…

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Stranan Hand Split Cedar Fence Project
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Another great local hand split cedar fencing project came my way this year.   This fence is made entirely from reclaimed and salvaged old growth red cedar.  I started by putting…

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Indoor Sandstone Hearth
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A raised hearth provides easy access to the woodstove, and a warm spot to perch in the chilly winter months.  Local sandstone and detailed with small stones, this hearth is…

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Indoor sandstone stairs
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Local sandstone provides the beauty and smoothness of these indoor stairs leading down into a sunken living room.  Small stones add extra personal and artistic details to the tight fitting…

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Car stop bench 2
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Another small bench for those waiting for a ride at the car stop.Finished with a natural Landark wax to help protect it from the elements.

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Car stop bench
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This is one of the five benches that Moving Around Pender commissioned for the car stop program on the island… helping people move around without their own vehicle and on…

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Stranan Fence
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A solid fence designed to create privacy, with small window sections of latice to help lift the solidity of the fence and add some interest to the design.

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Mudie gates
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Here is a unique hand split red cedar fence and entrance.  Double gates under an arbour bring you into the inner courtyard.  Notice the thin curved lines dancing across the…

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