Leo’s Story

In May 2018, my life changed forever. I was involved in a car crash that left me with life-altering injuries. I lost the use of my dominant right arm and hand and now live with chronic pain in my shoulder and side. For a long time, I struggled with my mental health and a constant battle with self-worth.

Woodworking began as a way to prove to myself that I wasn’t broken. Learning to craft with one hand was a challenge I wasn’t sure I could meet, but it became a source of focus, pride, and healing. Each piece reminded me that ability isn’t defined by limitation, but by persistence.

The Journey

What started as a personal journey soon became something more. I began sharing my progress on YouTube, documenting my one-handed approach to woodworking, and the response was overwhelming. That journey became Single Handedly Made.

I began in a leaky garage, figuring things out one project at a time. Today, I work from my hand-built workshop in Formby, creating bespoke furniture and homeware from reclaimed materials, hardwoods, and epoxy resin. Every piece tells its own story, just like the hands that made it.