Jeremy Broun innovative woodworker est 1973

Technique is the cornerstone of Broun`s work and for 25 years he has been using mainly solid wood techniques combining hand and machine methods, innovating some interesting woodworking joints. More recently he has been producing some technically advanced veneered work such as the Starwars computer desk (right) which  is akin to combining
aircraft  design  with cabinet making.

Elm, oak, ash, cherry and maple are a few of the timbers carefully selected by Jeremy Broun for their figure and  strength to create lasting pieces. Well seasoned solid wood and prime quality veneer are hand picked from the best suppliers in England.

Designed and made in Britain with a pair of hands and an imaginative mind !       

American ash

This timber is an all round favourite of
mine, combining strength, toughness and durability with attractive linear figure and light colour. It works well and takes lacquers and varnishes readily. Much of my furniture in the 70`s and 80`s has been made of ash and it was fashionable then.

Bubinga (Kevasinga)

An African timber with an exotic appearance similar to rosewood. It is hard,  durable and resistant to insect attack.  It is a timber I have used from the late 80`s onwards in both the solid and veneer. It demands an immaculate lacquered finish.

Buhr oak

A highly decorative open - grained timber which I use for trinket boxes and turnery.It used to be fairly inexpensive but now is a much sought after timber. I prefer to use a matt polyurethane varnish or Danish oil instead of waxing.

American cherry

A fashionable would since around the 80`s for bespoke furniture. It is strong with a fine figure and takes lacquer better than oil. After a few years the colour
improves (becomes golden) and visually enhances the object considerably. It is probably my joint favourite timber.with

Dutch elm

My favourite timber in the 70`s and despite Dutch elm disease I found it not to affect its structural qualities. Its wild figure is very attractive although it is prone to warping. It looks particularly good when finished in Danish or Teak oil.

English oak

Recognized by its unique medullary ray it
is extremely tough and durable and although associated with medieval /  church furniture is fine for contemporary work of any scale. I prefer to use it for tables and cabinets rather than chairs and I use an oiled finish in preference to waxing.

Canadian rock maple

A highly attractive pale wood often associated with dance floors but lending itself ideally to contemporary furniture (eg. my designs). The figure is dense and  finely detailed and it takes a lacquer excellently. Ideally it should be used indoors but if used externally should be thoroughly treated.

Pine (`deal`)

I have a great affinity for pine, not so much for fine furniture making but as an all purpose constructional timber. My home is panelled in a `Scandinavian pine` style (paint washed) which unlike the `English pine` style is fresh and modern. The timber mellows gracefully if unvarnished as the Danes often prefer.

Jeremy Broun is a pioneer in  the creative use of the router in the UK. Here he is dressing the end of a 65" butt of bubinga and chopping out the joints on his Caterpillar Rocking chair.

The routkerf joint invented by Jeremy Broun and featured in his book The Incredible Router is used to form the bend on the seat of his Plank chair. The wood is cut away to weaken the fibres which are steamed with an electric kettle to form a bend. The strength is replaced by a discreet matrix of struts underneath the chair which also hold  the plank back. Much of Jeremy's innovation is about structure. See about commissioning.