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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Carpentry, Woodwork, Cycling, Music.
My next destination:
United Kingdom - from Jun 2025 until Oct 2025 View allDescription
I am Eliot, 25. Professional Carpenter, Bench Joiner and Builder. I have 5 years experience in the trades. I have my own professional tools and a large van which can also double as bedroom/camper. I specialise in finish work where attention to detail and excellent quality is essential. I also specialise in Historic Buildings Restoration/Renovation.
I am looking to travel and gain experience alongside my colleague Harry (also 25).
We are looking for exciting projects which will test our skills and where we will have the opportunity to learn from other skilled tradesmen.
Rates of payment negotiable for different projects/area/countries.Interests
GardeningYoga / WellnessArchitectureDIY & craftsVan lifeSustainabilityPhotographyOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMountainFarmingHikingCyclingCarpentryArt & designLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateSkills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
Carpentry - Roofs, Walls, Doors, Windows, Stairs, Floors, Decking.
Finish Carpentry - Skirting Boards, Architrave, Mouldings, Decorative Work, Timber Flooring, Kitchens.
Joinery - Windows, Doors, Stairs, Furniture built to your custom size/design.Age
25
What else ...
Harry & I are very easy going and comfortable with aIl alternative lifestyles. We are very social and chatty but also happy left to our own devices.
Especially looking for projects with Traditional or Eco Building Techniques to get involved in.
Currently booked up with trade work until July 2025, looking to travel after that for an un determined amount of time.Some more information
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Driver's licence
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They were amazing! Elliot claimed to be a carpenter but if I’ve ever seen a master craftsman it’s him, Harry who was supposed to be his apprentice is far from that, much more a skilled tradesperson than understudy. Both organised, thorough, highly skilled, problem solving, helpful to the extreme, able to… read more
The area is beautiful and Duncan has a great deal of knowledge available to pass on to anyone that stays here.
I would thoroughly recommend, especially to people looking to build skills in construction.
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They were amazing! Elliot claimed to be a carpenter but if I’ve ever seen a master craftsman it’s him, Harry who was supposed to be his apprentice is far from that, much more a skilled tradesperson than understudy. Both organised, thorough, highly skilled, problem solving, helpful to the extreme, able to… read more
The area is beautiful and Duncan has a great deal of knowledge available to pass on to anyone that stays here.
I would thoroughly recommend, especially to people looking to build skills in construction.