Andrew Palmer is a cabinetmaker in the traditional image with a quality apprenticeship and a family background of craftsmen. His great grandfather Donald Campbell was a coachbuilder and was involved with the designs of the first Glasgow tram and the design of sledges for the Antarctic expedition in which another relative, Russell Stenhouse participated. Allwoods, under Andrew's guidance, has recently restored one of the Glasgow trams (No 1017) to its former glory.
Examples of Andrew Palmer's work in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh may be seen in the "House for an Art Lover", Bellahouston where exhibits in the oval Room include Andrew's "Oval Cupboard". Andrew also helped with the construction of the piano in the music room. The Hida Museum in Takayama, Japan contains further examples of Andrew's work. In 1998, having built a reputation for the quality of his work and his eye for design Andrew founded AllwoodsAllwoods is a friendly family business
The Allwoods Ethos is:
· Quality work by Craftsmen
· Totally reliable service.
· All work custom made to customer's requirements.
· Competitive Pricing.
· No salesmen.Give Allwoods the challenge of your requirements. If it can be made in wood, the Allwoods craftsmen will create the heirloom of the future for you. As you view this site you can see many examples of Allwoods work.
The Lanark Tram -
This task was a particular challenge as drawings no longer existed and the framework was well rotted.
Allwoods researched the problem from contemporary evidence and the available remains. The tram is now operating in the Summerlee Heritage Park, Coatbirdge
Allwoods
Woodworking & Cabinetmakers
Unit 5, KCEDG Commercial Centre,
Ladyloan Place, Glasgow G15 8LB
Telephone: 0141 944 2800
Email:
Enquiries@allwoods-cabinetmakers.co.uk
