Classic Hand Tools will be welcoming Simon Clements (Arbortech) and Pontus Gyllby (Tormek) to their stand at Makers Central. Simon describes himself as a woodcarver, sculptor and educator. Therefore, visitors may know of Simon through his courses at the Sylva Wood Centre where he has a workshop. Simon will show just how easy power carving can be using Arbortech.
Many of us have a beloved piece of wooden furniture at home – perhaps an antique you've inherited? Over time, however, the piece may become dirty and grimy, and it’s not always easy to know what to do with it. There's a veritable plethora of wood care products available, and choosing the right one for this kind of item can be confusing. Bringing back the beautiful good looks of your treasured piece of furniture can't…
The shortlist for the prestigious 2017 BWF Awards has been announced at drinks reception at Timber Expo, part of UK Construction Week. The awards showcase the best of UK joinery, recognising the projects, products, processes and people that have hit the heights of woodworking excellence in the last year.
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has today announced that it will suspend membership fees for 12 weeks to support members through the COVID-19 crisis. The move aims to offer some direct financial relief to members at a time when all businesses in the sector are facing significant challenges.
From hand-carving to the latest high-tech innovations, the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards offer a showcase for the industry’s best projects, products, processes and people.
This brand new bandsaw from Record Power delivers exceptional performance in a compact and affordable package. Although ideal for the smaller workshop, its cutting performance far exceeds what might be expected for its price and size. A real benefit to this bandsaw is the cam-lock blade tension mechanism, a first for a machine at this level, this feature really speeds up blade change as the tension can be released and re-applied…
“A shaving horse goes together with a drawknife like peanut butter and jelly,” says chairmaker Curtis Buchanan. In this two disc DVD set, available from Classic Hand Tools, Peter Follansbee shows you how to build an effective shaving horse based on his work with Jennie Alexander and traditional English patterns. Peter’s design features an adjustable work surface and two uprights connected by a foot treadle and crossbar.…
Take a look at the photos below – pretty arresting, aren't they? Believe it or not, though, they're the product of homemade pinhole cameras, and in Good Woodworking 233 – this year's Special, based around mixed media, and on sale this friday – we show you how to make one of your very own. You won't need any fancy equipment, just a bit of MDF or wood and some easily sourced gubbins. The article comes courtesy of…
Currently being undertaken by a team of maritime experts and volunteers, John Greeves talks to Master Shipwright Tim Kirk about building a full-size replica of the Sutton Hoo burial ship
