Step behind the scenes at our family-run workshop in Cambridgeshire. Every project begins with care, precision, and passion. In this series, we take you closer to the joinery techniques, materials, and design steps that bring our custom creations to life. You will see everything from timber selection and CNC machining to the final touches and installation. Whether you love traditional craftsmanship or modern woodworking tools, Behind the Build offers a true look at how quality joinery is made.
Green oak has been used in structural timber construction for centuries. From traditional timber-framed buildings and churches to modern oak porches and garden structures, green oak timber remains one of the most respected building materials available. Despite its popularity, many homeowners are surprised to learn that green oak is not a specific type of oak…
A Practical Guide from Our Cambridgeshire Joinery Workshop Most people are not sure when CNC machining is actually the right choice. So, in this guide, we break down when CNC wood cutting adds real value to a project, and when it might not be needed at all. What Is CNC Machining for Wood? CNC machining…
Modern homes look very different from those built even a generation ago. Open-plan layouts, integrated lighting and clean architectural lines are now common in contemporary design. However, while styles have evolved, the principles behind good joinery craftsmanship have not. In fact, traditional joinery in modern homes matters more than ever. As spaces become more complex…
A Guide to Responsible Wood Sourcing from Our Cambridgeshire Joinery Workshop When you invest in joinery for your home or commission a bespoke piece, the material matters. Not just for how it looks today, but for how it performs over time. So, understanding where timber comes from is just as important as how it is…
A Behind-the-Scenes Look from Our Cambridgeshire Workshop There is something satisfying about watching a piece of raw timber become a finished, functional object. In this post, we walk through exactly how we handcraft a personalised wooden chopping board. From selecting the oak through to the final oil finish in our Cambridgeshire workshop. If you are…
Hello and welcome to the very first post on our blog. We are so glad you are here. We are KMP Carpentry and Joinery, a family-run workshop based in Cambridgeshire. We specialise in bespoke residential joinery, commercial carpentry, timber frame construction and CNC machining. Led by Karl, our founder and master carpenter with over 45…