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Tool V Machine

Tool V Machine

I work with wood most days. Much of my work is with tools. I don’t mean machines. Americans in general call machines tools. It’s what gets the job done. The term has spilled over into other countries now and so the word needs redefining or reasserting. It’s

Diamonds

Diamonds

Working cutting splitting hard wood dense riven legs carved seat shaved shaped wooden chair complete rest

Personal training

Personal training

Perseverance produces endurance it's said. Practice makes perfect say's another. Another, a cello teacher, says practice makes permanent. But he says this only when his student begins to practice bad habits in playing. We all need practice to establish skill yet our culture of immediate self

Vocational calling for others

Vocational calling for others

This was a lovely day today. A couple of times I walked out of the castle into the grounds and realised how stunning it is to be here. I am a fortunate man. I followed my calling and never regretted becoming a woodworker. It answered all of my ambitions and

Look out for American Woodworker Magazine

Look out for American Woodworker Magazine

This week marks the release of 200,000 promotional DVDs about my recommended course for anyone to develop a working knowledge of how we work with hand tools. I have partnered with American Woodworker to bring a vibrant educational tool to the USA and Canada. You may have never been

Looking for dovetail saws? Buy Veritas!

Looking for dovetail saws? Buy Veritas!

The Veritas dovetail saw cuts tenons and housing dado joints just as well as fine dovetails. Here is a great saw and what's more, the saw actually fits my hand and it has a good sized handle I really like. Some years ago I spoke to Lee Valley

The European Woodworking Show

The European Woodworking Show

The European Woodworking Show in Essex promises a broad spectrum of exhibitors and demonstrators and I know that show organiser Mike Hancock puts a great deal of effort into bringing a successful show together. His passion for woodworking shines through in this endeavour and I want to support his ambitions