Mohd Nazmie loves his job as a teacher but he devotes his spare time to his passion for woodworking. Photos: Mohd Nazmie Che Mohd Ashari
Not many people get as excited about finding discarded lumber or seeing fallen trees in their neighbourhood than Mohd Nazmie Che Mohd Ashari, 36.
The English teacher uses tree trunks and discarded wood that he finds around his village in Bachok, Kelantan to make study tables, chopping boards, stools and toys. He also sources lumber from villagers who are clearing their land for agricultural production or for construction.
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Mohd Nazmie loves his job as a teacher but he devotes his spare time to his passion for woodworking. Photos: Mohd Nazmie Che Mohd Ashari
Mohd Nazmie and his family in the house that he built.
Mohd Nazmie's home is built using a combination of discarded wood and local wood like cengal, damar hitam and medang.
Mohd Nazmie improves his woodworking skills through YouTube video tutorials.
This discarded tembusu tree trunk can be repurposed into many items including wooden toys, coffee table and photo frames.
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