We’re just back from the most nail-biting, sweat inducing – and that was just the spectators – contest I’ve ever seen, watching three young hopefuls battle their way over a fraught 22 hours to win a single place in the furniture-making category, representing the UK Squad at WorldSkills in Brazil.
In the next issue of GW Edward Hopkins meets Ben Boyland who works seven days a week developing his woodworking skills and trying to earn an honest crust.
In a desire to use what would normally be deemed unsuitable for high end, bespoke furniture production, Bertram Whitford has created a majestic and unique drinks cabinet that draws upon traditional techniques of cabinet making, designed in his idiosyncratic style.
"Realms of Myth" by Kerry Rath of the Staffordshire Marquetry Group. This picture was placed first in the intermediate class at the Marquetry Society's 2015 Annual Exhibition. Photo credit: Peter White
"A Pheasant Outlook" by Kerry Rath of the Staffordshire Marquetry Group. This picture was placed first in the advanced class at the Marquetry Society's 2016 Annual Exhibition. Photo credit: Peter…
Oh dear, we’re bound to get into trouble for this one from some quarters. Yes, we know chainsaws are inherently lethal, but in the right, trained, hands, they can be used to create very striking sculptures, as we fearlessly show you in GW292.
Originally scheduled to take place from 11–12 March 2022 at the Newark Showground, Nottingham, the Midlands Woodworking Show will not return this year as planned. We'll bring you further updates on the 2023 event once details are made available
Now in it's 5th year, the Midland's show is firmly established as a major part of the woodworking year.
With more than 30 top demonstrators taking part and over 50 trade stands offering some great bargains,
the 'Midland's' show is certainly not to be missed.
Trend introduces a new range of Professional Jigsaw Blades for general woodworking applications. These high quality blades are used to cut straight and curved cut in natural and man-made timber and plastic. Five blades are available including cross ground, tapered or milled and set, depending on material and application and have the universal T-shank bayonet fitting. The blades are made from high-alloyed Chrome-Vanadium Steel,…
Designed for maximum precision and productivity in heavy-duty timber cutting applications, the new DHS780 2x 54V XR® FLEXVOLT 305mm Compound Slide Mitre Saw from DEWALT® represents a revolution in the mitre saw category, bringing all the benefits of cordless freedom, extensive runtime and class-leading performance and reliability, coupled with the flexibility of running on mains power when required.
The summer of 2014 will be remembered amongst certain woodworkers as the year that brought the classic English tool chest home. A design that has been transported around the globe for centuries, it has become the symbolic emblem of a true craftsman. Light weight and built to withstand the rigors of a typical journeyman, the hand tools inside have quite literally shaped our world.
