Why I . . . do woodworking

A handcrafted cocktail cabinet takes pride of place in consultant anaesthetist Robert Loveridge’s front room—the perfect fusion of wood and his work. “I made it from a mid-twentieth century anaesthetic machine, and built a wooden cabinet underneath,” says Loveridge, who works at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.It’s his favourite piece so far, embodying his love of woodworking and his chosen medical specialty. There are many pieces to choose from. Over the years, he has built wardrobes, a desk, benches, a birdhouse, and more—and there are wooden photo frames in every room.Loveridge made his first treasured woodwork item aged 15 for a GCSE coursework project. “I made a jewellery box in light wood with an inlay of ebony. It has a small rectangular hinged lid, and a tray for rings. I made it for my grandmother—I’m very proud of it,” he says.His love of woodworking came from his grandfather and father—“who both…
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