Carpenter builds his own reality
Through the years Rhys has enjoyed teaching himself the art and learning everything he could about woodwork.
Ending up with a nifty piece of furniture you’ve made yourself can be pretty satisfactory. When local carpenter, Rhys Brown experienced the satisfaction of producing a piece of furniture for the first time, he knew he wanted that feeling to last.
For most of his life, Rhys has been immersed in the world of raw wood and its possibilities, all thanks to his stepfather who laid the foundation.
“I learnt a lot from my step dad who is also a carpenter. Even though I figured out a lot for myself, I owe much to him who taught me the basics,” he said.
Through the years Rhys has enjoyed teaching himself the art and learning everything he could about woodwork. He is especially interested in the design of structures, and is quite fond of transforming inexpensive materials into interesting and functional designs.
“I’m really into designs that you don’t necessarily see every day. I enjoy coming up with a design and following instructions to get an exciting new product. It’s fun to find a balance between what looks good and what works. It’s like a balancing act,” he said.
“I have always been curious about learning new things about woodwork, and the school of YouTube has taught me a lot. The best thing is, it doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby. The tools might be a bit pricey at first, but the material doesn’t have to be. It’s great to use recycled material where possible. It all comes down to how you put it together.”
Even though he used to work for someone in the field, his situation changed due to the effects of Covid-19. This forced him to go solo and encouraged him even more to get creative with his designs. He describes his style as simple, but what he produces is well designed and functional.
“I really enjoy it and it makes me happy. It’s very rewarding when someone buys something that you’ve made with your own two hands, from start to finish. Clients are very appreciative of their products, and that’s what it’s all about for me,” Rhys said.
He hopes to continue learning even more about the art and to tackle even more projects. Feel free to visit his Facebook page, One Pine Day, for more interesting designs.
