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Welcome
The incredibly cold snap just before Christmas happened
my partner has been dreaming of for years. An avid
hobbyist woodworker, he’s very eager to set up his tools
and equipment and start making things once more, as
well as finally having space for a vast amount of fishing
to coincide with a local tree surgeon coming round and gear and beloved 1966 Lambretta Li 150 Special.
spending a very frosty few hours tidying up the garden.
The appointment had been booked a fair few months Trees Understood
prior, when the weather was unseasonably warm, so I Armed with all manner of kit from chainsaws,
really felt for the chaps as they set about cutting down telescopic loppers, pruning saws, axes, tripod ladders
several trees, and doing some serious pruning/general and – my favourite – a backpack leaf blower, all branches Tegan Foley
sprucing up of this green space. and garden waste was carried through and deposited Group Editor
Of course, I was the only one to feel the cold that day in the chipper set up outside. Also, as a final flourish,
as the team of three came well prepared for working in the extremely powerful leaf blower was used to ensure
such conditions, Despite the frozen lawn, which hadn’t the garden was left neat and tidy, with the end result
thawed for several days, and temperatures that made being incredibly impressive.
my fingers and toes go numb, they seemed in remarkably Demonstrating an extensive knowledge and
good spirits as the day progressed – singing, laughing understanding of trees, the team managed to transform
and keeping us informed as to planned works. the garden within just a few hours; this has resulted in a
great deal more light being let into the property as well
A new workshop as a previously undiscovered area, which is likely to be
Due to there being no access to the back garden from transformed into a pond in the not-too-distant future.
the side of the property, the team had to set up an access I definitely have a newfound appreciation for those Rhona Bolger
route through the French doors that open onto the garden, who work outdoors in all weathers and while thermal Group Advertising Manager
which led all the way through the front room, hallway and layers can be used to good effect, I can say for absolute
out the front door. While not an ideal solution in winter, it certain that I don’t think I’d survive long outside of my
was nevertheless executed with the minimum of fuss and cosy office!
disruption to ourselves. Dust sheets were laid to cover the
path, and door opening and closing managed to ensure New year, new projects
that a) the cat didn’t make a run for it; b) too much warm On the subject of workshops, we hope you’ve managed
air wasn’t lost from inside. to find the time to use yours and carry on making, despite
The remit for the day was to remove several trees the colder temperatures. With the start of a new year
in order to make room for a new shed/workshop, which comes more opportunities for practising skills and trying
your hand at some of the projects within the pages of our
new February 2023 issue. We hope you enjoy this month’s Phil Davy
selection and don’t forget to keep sending in top workshop Technical & Consultant Editor
hints and tips as well as sharing photos of your latest
woodworking creations.
Enjoy!
Email tegan.foley@dhpub.co.uk
We endeavour to ensure all techniques shown in this issue are safe, but take no responsibility for readers’ actions.
Take care when woodworking and always use guards, goggles, masks, hold-down devices and ear protection, and above all, plenty of common sense. Do remember to enjoy yourself, though
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Martin Aplin could’ve just copied a cartographic chest, but we
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PROJECT DIFFICULTY 1-5 see page 17 for details
Each project in this issue includes a difficulty rating from 1-5, so you can readily see whether
or not a particular one is suited to you. While it’s good to try and push yourself and develop Win 1 of 5
skills, workshop safety should always be a main consideration and we urge you not to attempt
a project/use specified tools or machinery, if you’re unsure how to do so in a safe manner.
Robert Sorby
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1 Very easy; only requires basic tools
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4 Aimed at intermediate-advanced; sound woodworking knowledge required in addition
worth £25.99 each –
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50 Zip it! ON THE COVER 32 Shoot for the moon 26 ‘Harrogate’ returns
Bryn Edwards exploits a natural crack Jeff Maker of Storied Furniture explains Following a two-year break, the country’s longest
defect by incorporating a zip the processes involved in the making of his running, highest attended retail woodworking
technical and considered ‘Luna’ chair, from event – the North of England Woodworking &
66 Sofa so good researching subject matter to final glue-up, Power Tool Show – made a welcome return
Itching to paint again, Mike Riley reuses and many others in between to the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate
the frame from an old futon sofa bed to in November 2022
make himself an easel
30 Doors with diminished stiles
Robin Gates explores details of door making
in the May 1924 issue of The Woodworker
70 Two for the birds 56 Tormek T-8 Custom

Phil Davy’s simple tit and sparrow boxes Supplied bare, without grinding or honing
are a win-win all round: the birds will love wheels, the T-8 Custom allows you to create a
them and they’re very easy to construct personalised water-cooled sharpening system
according to individual preferences 40 Turning in the face of adversity
76 Jessica’s bed Discovering woodturning as a way of channelling
Tasked with building a ‘grown up’ bed for 89 All change... creativity and alleviating anxiety having lost his
his young granddaughter, David Long had .. or how to make the best of what you’ve got, sight, Chris Fisher – otherwise known as the Blind
to maximise available space as well as by Peter Scaife Woodturner – is the UK’s only completely blind
incorporating integrated storage boxes professional turner and the first to be accepted on
that would fit neatly underneath REGULARS to the RPT. We learn more about Chris’ incredible
3 Welcome journey and how, for him, blindness really
83 Getting back to (spindle) basics 8 News presents no barrier
New to turning or need a bit of a refresher 9 Timer directory
in terms of spindle turning tools and their uses? 24 D&M editorial 62 Lots of veneer in ’ere
Great news if so as Les Thorne goes back 30 Archive Having paid a visit to Freed Veneers, we discover
to basics and covers each tool in detail 60 Letters & readers’ tips there’s a lot more to veneer than meets the eye
69 Around the House
ON TEST 92 Next month 98 Take 5
14 Clarke power planers comparison 97 Marketplace
arketplace This month’s selection includes a sideboard that
showcases the maker’s hard work and skill in
18 Collins Spring Clamp Starter
art
r er Kit addition to a classic piece by Pat Carroll, who
demonstrated at the recently held North of
19 UJK Bandsaw Buddy
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BRITISH
HARDWOODS’
timber sale
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British Hardwoods is pleased to announce
the date of its next timber shop sale and open Special prices will be available on ranges A spoon whittling demonstration
day, which will be held on Saturday 4 February of sawn Native, European, American and on Classic Hand Tools’ stand
from 10am-3pm. Discounted prices will be Canadian timbers
available on ranges of sawn Native, European,
American and Canadian timbers, and there’ll as well as pyrography taster sessions, Keighley BD20 7BW. Entry and event
be plenty of popular sale day packs and woodturning and woodcarving demonstrations. parking is free of charge and everyone’s
bargains galore, so come along and don’t miss And if that’s not enough, there’ll also be plenty welcome to attend. Refreshments will
out – all discounts are only valid on this day. of craft makers and gift stalls to see and enjoy. also be available for visitors on the day.
In addition, visitors can expect to see a The open day will be held at British Hardwoods’ For more information, call British
great line-up of exhibitors and demonstrators, premises, which is situated at Unit 9A Riparian Hardwoods on 01535 637 755 or visit the
including Turners Retreat, Classic Hand Tools, Way, The Crossings Business Park, Cross Hills, website www.britishhardwoods.co.uk.
LIBERON polishes up student lathe and laser. I’ve always been a strong
advocate of Liberon’s Wax Polish Black
woodworking competition Bison Paste, which really brings out the

beauty of wood, but this competition has
highlighted its attributes even further.”
Students at Burton & South Derbyshire The entries were judged by college staff
College have been put through their paces who agreed that the standard of work was
by Liberon as part of a carpentry and joinery high and as such, choosing the winning design
competition. The woodcare experts called wasn’t an easy decision. Each of the winning
on learners studying the college’s City & team’s three members won a £25 Amazon
Guilds Bench Joinery course, to design, voucher, which was provided by Liberon.
build and finish a child’s stool, using Waxing furniture has been carried out
Liberon’s Wax Polish Black Bison Paste. for hundreds of years, and while traditional
Teams of students were given a total of beeswax has its place, it’s advisable to seek
15 teaching hours to complete the project. out a solid wax with a modern formulation,
The winning team came up with the idea which makes it more hard-wearing. Liberon
of incorporating a cartoon-like rabbit theme, Liberon carpentry and joinery competition recommends choosing one with a good
with eye-catching ears forming a back rest winners, from left to right: Brandon Sweeney, content of carnauba wax, which contributes
and highly appealing bunny face seared into James Hall and Tom Woodyet to the superior durability of the complete
the stool’s main surface. For the majority of wax formulation, making it ideal for nourishing
the project, a European softwood was used, Richard Bradley, Liberon Marketing Manager, and protecting all types of wood, including
and Douglas fir to create the bunny ears, said: “The students’ designs were wonderful lacquers and French polishes. Liberon’s Wax
with the latter being taken from former local – a real testament to their skills. We’d like Polish Black Bison has a good content of
church pews, which had been salvaged by to congratulate the winning team, and wish carnauba wax and, being highly lustrous,
the college. A laser was programmed to sear all students the best of luck in their future makes wood look simply beautiful. Made from
in the facial features and the legs were turned carpentry and joinery careers.” a blend of waxes, it provides good resistance
on a lathe. The design went through several Course leader, Ian Vanes-Jones, added: to finger and water marks, and is ideal for
iterations, with the students finally settling “All the students should be very proud of what small surfaces such as chairs. Known for its high
on an endearing flopped-down style for one they achieved in this competition. I’ve been so quality and pleasant, distinctive aroma, it feeds,
of the rabbit’s ears. A feature of the ears impressed with the way they worked together polishes and helps to prevent wood drying out,
was a contrasting central section, created in teams. Being asked to design, build and finish and has traditionally been used on antiques.
to resemble those of the real-life animal. a project within a tight time-frame has brought For further information on Liberon and the
This was achieved by inlaying Douglas fir, out the best in them. It’s great that they’ve also company’s extensive range of woodcare
then smoothing it off. been introduced to new skills such as using a products, visit www.liberon.co.uk.
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Adhectic Ltd (Berkshire) Good Timber (Northamptonshire) S.L. Hardwoods (Croydon)
Tel: 01235 5 Tel: 01327 344 550 Tel: 020 3051 4794
Web: www.adhectic.co.uk Web: www.goodtimber.com Web: www.slhardwoods.co.uk
A Harrison (Northants) The Hardwood off cut shop (Essex)
Tel: 01536 725 192 St. Andrews Timber (Scotland)
Web: www.aharrisonwoodturning.co.uk The Wood Yard, Canterbury Tye Farm, Tel: 01316 611 333
Doddinghurst road, Brentwood, Essex, Web: www.standrewstimbersupplies.
Bennetts Timber (Lincolnshire) CM15 OSD co.uk
Tel: 01472 350 151 Tel: 01277 205990
Web: www.bennettstimber.co.uk Web: www.hardwoodoffcuts.co.uk Surrey Timbers Ltd (Guildford)
sales@hardwoodoffcuts.co.uk Tel: 01483 457 826
Black Isle Woodturning (Scotland) Web: www.surreytimbers.co.uk
Tel: 07842 189 743 Horndon Timber Products
Web: www.blackislewoodturning.com Unit 8-9 Orsett Industrial Park Sykes Timber (Warwickshire)
Stanford Road, Orsett, Grays Tel: 01827 718 951
Brodies Timber (Perthshire) Essex. RM16 3BX
Tel: 01350 727 723 Web: www.sykestimber.co.uk
Web: www.brodiestimber.co.uk Tel: 01375 679 999
Web: sales@horndontimber.co.uk
The Timber Mill (Cornwall)
Brooks Brothers Timber (Essex) Tel: 07966 396 419
Tel: 01621 877 400 Interesting Timbers (Somerset)
Web: www.brookstimber.co.uk Tel: 01761 241 333 Web: www.thetimbermill.com
Web: www.interestingtimbers.co.uk
C&G Barrett Ltd, Cilfiegan Sawmill The Wood Recycling Store (East Sussex)
(South Wales) ISCA Woodcrafts (South Wales) Tel: 01273 570 500
Tel: 01291 672 805 Tel: 01633 810 148/07854 349 045 Web: www.woodrecycling.org.uk
Web: www.cilfiegansawmill.com Web: www.iscawoodcrafts.co.uk
Clive Walker Timber Ltd (West Yorkshire) Thorogood Timber Ltd (Essex)
Tel: 01132 704 928 Joyce Timber (London) Tel: 01206 233 100
Web: www.clivewalkertimber.co.uk Tel: 0208 883 1610 Web: www.thorogood.co.uk
Web: www.joycetimber.co.uk
D Emmerson Timber (Lincolnshire) Timberman (Carmarthenshire)
Tel: 01507 524 728 Lincolnshire Woodcraft (Lincolnshire) Tel: 01267 232 621
Web: www.emmersontimber.co.uk Tel: 01780 757 825 Web: www.timberman.co.uk
Web: www.lincolnshirewoodcraft.co.uk
Earlswood Interiors (West Midlands)
Tel: 01564 703 706 Tree Station (Lancashire)
Web: www.earlswoodinteriors.co.uk Nottage Timber (South Wales) Tel: 01612 313 333
Tel: 01656 745 959 Web: www.treestation.co.uk
English Woodlands Timber (West Sussex) Web: www.nottagetimber.co.uk
Tel: 01730 816 941 UK Timber Ltd (Northamptonshire)
Web: www.englishwoodlandstimber.co.uk Ockenden Timber (Powys) Tel: 01536 267 107
Tel: 01588 620 884 Web: www.uk-timber.co.uk
Exotic Hardwoods (Kent) Web: www.ockenden-timber.co.uk
Tel: 01732 355 626
Web: www.exotichardwoods.co.uk Waterloo Timber Ltd (Lancashire)
Olivers Woodturning (Kent) Tel: 01200 423 263
Tel: 01622 370 280
EO Burton, Thorndon Sawmills (Essex) Web: www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk Web: No website
Tel: 01277 260 810
Web: www.eoburton.com Wenban Smith (West Sussex)
Oxford Wood Recycling (Oxfordshire)
Tel: 01235 861 228 Tel: 01903 230 311
Eynsham Park Sawmill (Oxfordshire) Web: www.wenbans.com
Tel: 01993 881 391 Web: www.owr.org.uk
Web: www.eynshamparksawmill.co.uk
Stiles & Bates (Kent) Wentwood Timber Centre (South Wales)
FH Ives (Essex) Tel: 01304 366 360 Tel: 01633 400 720
Tel: 01268 732 373 Web: www.stilesandbates.co.uk Web: www.wentwoodtimbercentre.co.uk
Web: www.fhives.com
Scadding Timber (Avon) W L West & Sons Ltd (Surrey)
Fulham Timber (London) Tel: 01798 861 611
Tel: 0208 685 5340 Tel: 01179 556 032
Web: www.fulhamtimber.co.uk Web: www.scadding-son-ltd.co.uk Web: www.wlwest.co.uk
G&S Specialist Timber (Cumbria) Scawton Sawmill (North Yorkshire) Yandle & Sons Ltd (Somerset)
Tel: 01768 891 445 Tel: 01845 597 733 Tel: 01935 822 207
Web: www.toolsandtimber.co.uk Web: www.scawtonsawmill.co.uk Web: www.yandles.co.uk
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NEWS In brief...
Writers & QEST Scholars gather for

CRAFT FESTIVAL CHELTENHAM:
10–12 March 2023
and training opportunities available for makers.
“We’re delighted to join Craft Festival
Cheltenham for the first time,” said Deborah
Pocock, CEO of QEST. “QEST offers training audience during the event. Returning to chat
and education funding of up to £18,000 for will be Keith Brymer Jones, master potter, TV
talented and aspiring craftspeople. We look host and author. Also, Dr Kate Strasdin, author,
forward to meeting new friends and inviting fashion historian and lecturer, will be talking
inspiring makers from the Cotswolds and about her exciting new book, The Dress Diary
beyond to apply.” of Mrs Anne Sykes, and sharing secrets of a
Victorian woman’s wardrobe. Also, Sue Pryke,
‘The Capital of Craft’ podcast LIVE accomplished ceramicist and former The Great
shows at Craft Festival Cheltenham Pottery Throwdown judge, will share details
Craft Festival Cheltenham will return to The popular podcast ‘The Capital of Craft’ of her new book, Contemporary Tableware.
Cheltenham Town Hall from 10–12 March, will host show recordings in front of a live
boasting 100 exceptional designer-makers. Free activities for families
Jim Parkyn, acclaimed Aardman Animations
New for Spring 2023: demonstrations Ambassador and clay model maker, will return
& workshops led by QEST Scholars to host his popular ‘Amazing Scene Machine’
Craft Festival Cheltenham will welcome The family workshop with Llantarnham Grange
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) Arts Centre and Unit Twelve Gallery supporting
who’s scholars will host craft workshops and the free children’s programme. Craft Festival
demonstrations throughout the weekend. Cheltenham warmly welcomes visitors of
Founded by the Royal Warrant Holders all ages.
Association, QEST supports excellence in Tickets for the event are now on sale;
British craftsmanship, and will be sharing see www.craftfestival.co.uk/cheltenham
information regarding the valuable funding to book yours and for further information.
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18V LXT DML186 LED torch.
Alternatively, purchasing one of the two-piece combo kits with 18V combi
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we’ve even included some of our most popular LXT products in the promotion.”
Makita’s redemption offer runs until 31 March 2023. Customers who’ve
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On successful application, customers will then receive this after 30 days.
For more information on the promotion and its terms and conditions,
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The Worshipful Company of Turners will hold Turned, pierced and
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19 October 2023 in Pewterers’ Hall, London. Joey Richardson Woodturning Lathe
Competition categories have been slightly Mouldings

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themed exhibition to showcase the UK’s finest, most elite woodturning. Top quality
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Tools Hardwoods
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If you’re looking to enter the mixed media competition and would like Toishi-Ohishi
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Waterstones
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interior designers, art purchasers and curators from the V&A, as well
as the City Livery. This is also an opportunity to sell your work in London.
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ON TEST Clarke CEP450 60mm 450W, CEP720 82mm & Contractor CON950 110mm planers
CLARKE CEP720BB
CLARKE POWER 720W ELECTRIC
PLANER
PLANERS COMPARISON Please note that the

CEP720 is no longer
available for purchasee
Machine Mart sent three Clarke power planers and is being phased
out and replaced by the new and improved
to Jonathan Salisbury for review – how will the CEP720B model, priced at £53.99 inc VAT
committed hand plane enthusiast get on with them?
here’s no doubt about it: the noise
T and mess associated with electric

planers is something I prefer to do
without. However, when it comes
to speed, this power tool does have its place.
Aspiring to non-powered purism goes out
the window when faced with a large batch of
rough, reclaimed timber in need of tidying up.
How they work

Power planers feature a spinning drum
with two cutting knives mounted opposite
one another. The sole is made up of two
plates: one behind the blades, which is fixed,
and one in front that’s adjustable, from level- The three models tested, from left to right: Contractor CON950, CEP720 and CEP4
with to several millimetres higher than the
rear. The difference between front and back switching between each. Cut depth adjustment cut in two passes. Shavings are channelled
plates determines the amount of material uses the same method, but each has a slightly into the planer body and out of a port located
removed. On each of the planers I reviewed, different knob. Settings are all indexed and on top. The CEP450 has one outlet, on the right,
this is set by rotating the adjustment dial placed at 0.25mm intervals. and the others have two with a shutter to ensure
at the front, which also provides the knob All three planers can be used to cut rebates that only one is operational. All ports can – and
to guide and apply pressure at the start and although the CEP450 has no provision for ought to be – connected to an extractor; the
of a cut on two of the models. attachments, the two larger models benefit from CON950 is supplied with an adaptor.
detachable depth stops and parallel guide fences. Only the CEP720 comes with a collection
Three tools on test All soles have ‘V’ grooves for guiding the plane bag, which fills up very quickly; however, it’s
The planers feature almost identical totes along the edges to cut chamfers. The CEP720 better to use it otherwise the shavings tend
(rear handles) with the same trigger and has only one, the others two, of different sizes to go everywhere. The Contractor is the worst
release button, which facilitates easy to match the size of chamfer required, or to forscattering shavings as it generates more
All planes use a similar two-blade drum Each has an indexed dial to adjust the cut – Each rear handle ‘tote’ provides the same grip
this one’s the smallest
Triggers and release buttons are standard, too Depth guides are removable One of the shavings outlets on the CE450

and is completely open on each side; the
CEP720 has a spring-loaded shutter on
the right to close the gap, which makes it
cleaner, and this moves up for rebate cutting.
Well designed
Having tested each of the models thoroughly,
I can say that they’re all very much up to the
job for which they’ve been designed. The
smallest CEP450 has a maximum depth of
1½mm, while the others can trim up to 3mm
– although the published maximum for the
CE720 is 2mm. Each has a motor that can The others have two; the lever shows which is open Only the CEP720 is supplied with a collection bag
easily cope with the maximum cut without any
noticeable strain. All blades are sharp and give
an exceptionally clean and smooth finish straight
out of the box, removing them for sharpening
is simple, and the spanners for this task are
included. Setting blades level with the rear plate
is less of a fiddle as they all have grub screws
in the blade carriers, which makes this task a
lot easier. Small stands at the back of each
keepthe blades off the surface when not in
use; these move up into the sole as they
contact the timber being planed. The CON950’s
is spring-loaded and can be kept out of the
way – a good thing, as it can otherwise snag With adaptor fitted, the bag also fits the CON950… ... but quickly fills up…
on the workpiece’s back edge. Even with this
feature, it’s important to wait until the drum
has completely stopped before putting it down.
This takes seven seconds for the CON950, four
for the 720, and a mere two for the 450.
Niggles & maintenance

All three can be used for full-width rebates, but
no fence is included with the 450. Using the 720
and CON950 with fences, a single pass yielded
good results, but I couldn’t prevent steps in the
second and third passes required to cut deeper.
I think that a small adjustment of the blade
position relative to the sole’s edge is required, but ... and shavings still go everywhere A spring-loaded shutter guards the CE720’s edge
I haven’t had time to play with this yet, or perhaps
my technique needs improving! The total depth Anything more than a quick, gentle hone weight and handle position made it less
possible is of course limited to the clearance really requires the help of a specialist. steady on thinner sections and snipe was
under the bulges at each side of the casing. trickier to control. With the handle located
As for maintenance, all planers have Conclusion on top, there isn’t clear access to the depth
replaceable carbon brushes and drive belts, It’s difficult to recommend any one of these adjustment knob, which I’d prefer to use
which need checking frequently, but will planers above another; they’re all very good, when guiding the plane. A twist of the arm
hopefully last a lot longer than the 60 hours and none is clearly the best at everything. It is required in order to grip it properly, but even
suggested! The blades will also need a bit of might be tempting to go for the top Contractor then the top handle presses into the wrist.
honing, and regrinding if they chip. Unlike hand model; nothing beats its power and the wide It’s not uncomfortable, just a little awkward!
planes, this isn’t a straightforward task due planing capability, gliding through 3mm of the If only the handle was removable – without
to the blades having to be perfectly balanced timber surface 110mm wide as easily as when a saw! – this wouldn’t then pose a problem.
with each other in order to achieve a good finish. removing the thinnest of shavings. Its greater There’s more sideways ejection of shavings
The CE720’s published maximum cut is 2mm! It’s difficult to show the smooth finish achieved Blade removal spanners are stored in the body

ON TEST Clarke CEP450 60mm 450W, CEP720 82mm & Contractor CON950 110mm planers
SPECIFICATION
Clarke CEP450 60mm 450W planer (230V)
Volts: 230V
Watts: 450W
Depth of cut: 1.5mm
Width of cut: 60mm
Rebating depth: 8mm
Typical price: £44.39 (inc VAT)
Clarke CEP720 82mm planer

Stands keep the blades off the surface when not The CON950 features a spring-loaded stand Volts: 230V
in use Watts: 720W
Depth of cut: 3mm
Width of cut: 82mm
Rebating depth: 18mm
Clarke Contractor CON950 110mm planer

Volts: 230V
Watts: 950W
Depth of cut: 3mm
Width of cut: 110mm
Rebating depth: 8mm
Wide rebates are possible... ... but I’ve not yet mastered two passes without
a step Web: www.machinemart.co.uk
than the others, even with an extractor connected, light work, you won’t be disappointed THE VERDICT
due to the open sides. It’s ideal for removing rough with its performance, however.
surfaces on wider timber, although the planing of If I was forced to choose one, it would Clarke CEP450 60mm 450W planer (230V)
an exceptionally wide piece of hardwood indicated have to be the mid-range CEP720, which is PROS
the need for a small amount of blade adjustment. due to be superseded by the new CEP720B Light; easy to manoeuvre; convenient
The smallest of the three – the CEP450 – is model. Of the three it feels the best balanced for small planing tasks
nimble and easier to balance on thinner sections and easiest to control, with geometry similar
and when chamfering edges, but the 60mm blade to the jack planes I’m more accustomed to. CONS
width isn’t sufficient for all my planing needs and The depth control knob is a good size, it’s Limited width; depth adjustment knob
the depth control isn’t big enough to provide good supplied with a guide fence and depth stop, too small to hold firmly
grip – like a block plane, but bigger. There’s only and the switchable double extraction port
one outlet for shavings, which limits extraction and dust bag allows for more flexible use. Clarke CEP720 82mm planer
to the right. If you only need something for It’s a shame that the blade isn’t wider, but PROS
perhaps that would affect its handling? Well balanced; features large adjustment
We’re perfectly used to requiring several knob for comfortable use and good control
hand planes to complete different tasks –
a smoothing plane, jack plane and jointer, CONS
for example – and planers are no different If only it had a slightly wider blade!
in this respect. I’m very pleased to say that
they’re all good value for money, as I’ve always Clarke Contractor CON950 110mm planer
found Clarke power tools to be. Not as fancy PROS
or robust-feeling as more expensive models, Width of blade ideal for larger pieces;
perhaps, but so far I’ve not experienced evidence powerful motor gives 3mm cut
of cost-cutting affecting their performance. I shall
be undertaking more testing to verify long-term CONS
The CON950’s handle makes using the adjustment reliability, but in the meantime, I’ve certainly The front handle would be better if placed
knob more difficult when planing not given up on my trusty hand planes! further forwards; snipe is more difficult
to control on shorter pieces of wood
Clarke CEP450 60mm 450W planer (230V)

RATING – VALUE: 4.5 OUT OF 5
PERFORMANCE: 4 OUT OF 5
Clarke CEP720 82mm planer

RATING – VALUE: 4.5 OUT OF 5
PERFORMANCE: 4.5 OUT OF 5
Clarke Contractor CON950 110mm planer

RATING – VALUE: 4 OUT OF 5
The CE720 is my favourite as it’s the most Some blade adjustment required, I think PERFORMANCE: 4 OUT OF 5
hand-plane-like of the three!

Clarke electric power planers COMPETITION
WIN!
1 of 3 Clarke
power planers
– courtesy of
Machine Mart
In conjunction with
Machine Mart, we
have three different
Clarke power planer
models to give away
from their extensive
range – two of which
are high performance
and one lightweight
CLARKE CEP450 60MM 450W PLANER CLARKE CONTRACTOR CON950 Technical specification
– £44.39 110MM PLANER – £89.99 Width of cut: 110mm
A versatile lightweight planer with 450W, A high performance professional grade Depth of cut: 3mm
230V motor. Capable of acheiving a 60mm planer with powerful 950W, 230V motor, Rebating depth: 8mm
wide cut, this model is ideal for hanging doors, this model has two V-groove depths on the Watts: 950W
for example. Featuring a safety lock switch to base for chamfering and a park rest to avoid Volts: 230V
prevent accidental start-up, there’s two sizes unintentional damage to both workpiece and Dust extraction: Yes
of V-groove for chamfering workpiece corners. blades. For added safety, there’s a lock-off
button that prevents accidental operation. To find out more, see www.machinemart.co.uk.
Technical specification A dust bag or vacuum extraction hose can be
Width of cut: 60mm
Depth of cut: 1.5mm
attached to either side with selectable left or
right chip/dust extraction.
HOW TO ENTER
Rebating depth: 8mm To be in with a chance of winning 1 of 3
Watts: 450W Clarke power planers, courtesy of Machine
Volts: 230V Mart, visit www.thewoodworkermag.com/
Dust extraction: Yes category/win and answer the multiple
choice question below:
CLARKE CEP720B 720W PLANER
– £53.99 QUESTION: What size of motor
A high performance planer with powerful does the CEP720B planer have?
720W, 230V motor. It has a V-groove base for
A: 720W, 230V
chamfering and a park rest to avoid unintentional
damage to the workpiece and blades. For added
B: 950W, 230V
safety, there’s a lock-off button that prevents C: 450W, 230V
accidental operation. An easy to empty zipped The winners will be randomly drawn from all
dust collection bag can be attached to either correct entries – the first to be drawn will receive
side of the planer body with left or right the CEP450 model; the second drawn the CEP720B,
chip/dust extraction. and the third will receive the Contractor CON950
planer. If any of these models aren’t in stock when
Technical specification the competition closes, Machine Mart will offer the
winner a gift card of equivalent value. The closing
Width of cut: 82mm
date for the competition is 17 February 2023.
Depth of cut: 3mm Only one entry per person; multiple entries will be
Rebating depth: 18mm discarded. Employees of David Hall Publishing Ltd
Watts: 720W and Machine Mart are not eligible to enter this
Volts: 230V competition

ON TEST – ARCHIVE Collins Spring Mitre Clamps & Pliers Starter Set
COLLINS
SPRING CLAMP
STARTER KIT
Simple yet effective, these clever
Spring Clamps are ideal toolbox additions when Here, clamps span the joint and apply pressure
it comes to standard mitre frame-type work to this skirting mitre
The clamps sit onto the pliers over hooked ends Squeezing the pliers easily opens the spring clamp Applying clamp to mitre brings all together tightly…
S
implicity is often the key to successful so therefore require very little, if any, filling standard mitre frame-type work. The
woodworking and when it comes to work. Foil wrapped or pre-finished mouldings downside will be felt by the kitchen and
clamping, getting things secured quickly would require a great deal more thought by built-in furniture installers where the foil
plays an important part. Where sash placing the clamps on an unseen area if possible, wrapped or other pre-finished mouldings
clamps, speed clamps and variants of these or in the quirk line where a small puncture may are predominant and need to be kept pristine,
are ideal for general assembly work, securing not be easily spotted. However, due to the way but in general applications, where a finish
mitres involves systems all to themselves. they work, the clamps aren’t really suited to is applied once fitted, these will prove to
With alignment, the key to a good mitre – and this particular area. be a real boon.
tightening the joint quickly – is where these
simple but effective spring clamps come in. Pliers SPECIFICATION
Clamp application can be achieved with hand Clamp material: Spring steel
Clamps pressure, but they do require a fair bit of force in Max. clamping capacity: 45mm
On a simple, flat mitre, a single spring on the order to open to the full extent; this makes them Max. opening capacity – pliers: 75mm
outer edge will be sufficient to hold the joint a tad difficult to control when applying to a joint.
while still allowing it to be manipulated enough The solution is to use the pliers, which work in a Typical price: Pack of 4 × 75mm clamps
so that it’s fully aligned, but on a wider moulded similar way to the circlip variety. By squeezing the & 75mm capacity pliers – £32.70
piece, such as an ornate frame, compound mitre plier handles together, the spring points can be Web: www.toolovation.co.uk
or cornice, for example, they can be doubled fully extended, thus allowing easy application
up to pull the moulding in accordingly. to the mitre.
THE VERDICT
What makes them all the more appealing is The springing action also allows variable PROS
the fact they’ll work on a mitre of any angle as pressure to be applied to a joint, which is ideal if Present a fast and easy way of nipping
it’s pressure from the spring and the grip from the you’re working with more delicate materials that up mitres; works on all mitre angles
sharp points that do the work, spanning over the only require light pressure to secure the joint while
mitre itself without addressing the component the adhesive sets – in which case, these present CONS
edges, as with standard clamps. the perfect option. Not ideal for foil-wrapped stock or finished
The issue, of course, concerns these points work; leaves small pin holes after use
piercing the surface as they’re indeed very sharp, Conclusion
but on solid timber and similar stock, this actually I love the simple and effective nature of these RATING – VALUE: 4 OUT OF 5
works in their favour as they tend to pierce the clamps, and they’re handy toolbox additions for PERFORMANCE: 4 OUT OF 5
grain without leaving big dents or blemishes, site work on skirtings and architraves alongside
… while still allowing you to slide it around and On ornate moulds, additional clamps can be The Spring Clamp’s design allows them to span
ensure everything is accurately positioned added to the profiles any mitre angle

Axminster Tools’ UJK Bandsaw Buddy ON TEST – ARCHIVE
UJK BANDSAW BUDDY

If you’re looking for an easy, quick and accurate way
of aligning your blade, fence or table, this handy gadget
from Axminster Tools’ UJK range could well fit the bill
oodworking abounds with
W gadgets, and while great provided

they can prove their worth, the
huge range available inevitably
means that some will be good, some bad, and
some indifferent. When this one from Axminster’s
UJK range turned up, closer inspection showed it
to be a well thought out piece of kit, and for the
bandsaw, certainly worth keeping close to hand.
Although consisting of only one component,
you can’t fault the quality; a bar of anodised
aluminium with a series of holes drilled that Rare-earth magnets secure the Bandsaw The fence is brought up and adjusted so
when used in conjunction with either of the Buddy firmly to the blade that it’s parallel to the blade aligning tool
two pivot point holes, turns it into a compass
for marking up bowl blanks from 75-400mm, Multi-functional smack on, so for a quick check now and
at 25mm increments. It also doubles up as a In order to control blade drift, it can also be then, the Buddy certainly seems reliable.
simple straightedge, although lacks any imperial used as a gauge for setting the fence parallel For me, the most useful of all is the simple
or metric increments on the long edge. This is to the blade. A couple of rare-earth magnets but effective metric scale located on one end.
an oversight in my mind as doing so would add secure the Bandsaw Buddy to the blade; a With only 20mm of markings, in 1mm increments,
an extra dimension, especially for setting the groove in front of the magnets allows the the idea is that you can adjust your fence using
bandsaw fence for general ripping, etc. teeth set to drop in so that it sits flat against the Bandsaw Buddy and set it consistently for
the blade. The idea is to then bring the fence finer veneer cuts, and if previously used to set
up to the Buddy with any difference between your saw fence, the resulting veneers should
blade and fence accentuated; this then allows therefore cut consistently.
you to make any fence adjustments required
to bring it parallel to the device. Trying it on my Conclusion
bandsaw fitted with a 12mm blade, it clamped You could of course use a steel rule or similar
solidly but would be even better on a wider blade, to do the same job, but the Bandsaw Buddy’s
as there’s more surface area to contact with. beauty lies in its rare-earth magnets. Designed
With a twist against the blade, it settled back to be stuck to a bandsaw’s metal surfaces ensures
in the same position each time, so does what it’s always to hand and within reach; this is useful
it’s designed to do. Checking against my fence in its own right, but in my opinion the addition
– which I know to be accurate – addresses it of a ruler function would make it even better.
The simple ruler scale makes setting up veneer
rips a straightforward task SPECIFICATION
Length: 250mm
Circle diameters: 75-400mm
Typical price: £22.98

Web: www.axminstertools.com
THE VERDICT
PROS
Neat multi-function; sticks to the bandsaw
for easy accessibility
CONS
No measuring scale on long edge
RATING :
PERFORMANCE: 4 OUT OF 5
RATING:
A series of 25mm holes allows bowl blanks to When not in use, the Bandsaw Buddy can be VALUE: 4.5 OUT OF 5
be marked up for cutting secured to any of the machine’s metal surfaces
www.thewoodworkermag.com Febuary 2023 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking 19

The NEW
Robert Sorby
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is the perfect addition

for every woodturner !
It allows the tool rest height to be easily
adjusted up or down, by up to ½”/13mm,
by just turning the outer adjustment ring.
AVAILABLE IN 9 SIZES!
The Robert Sorby TRAC is available in nine sizes,
to suit the standard tool rest stem of virtually
every lathe available in the world, as well as the
full range of stems from the Robert Sorby
modular tool rest system.
Contact your nearest stockists for For ease of recognition, the inner collar is colour coded for
availability! each of the nine sizes available.
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WIN!
1 of 5 Robert Sorby
TRAC – Tool
Rest Adjustment
Collars – worth
£25.99 each
The perfect addition for

every woodturner, and
available in nine sizes to
suit the standard toolrest
stem of virtually every
lathe available worldwide,
we have five Tool Rest
Adjustment Collars to
give away, courtesy
of Robert Sorby
When it comes to requiring a new toolrest height position during turning, and easily. Available in nine sizes, to suit the
a common problem often experienced is that when the locking handle is standard toolrest stem of virtually every lathe
released, the toolrest drops and the position is therefore lost. The new Robert available worldwide, as well as the full range of
Sorby TRAC allows the toolrest height to be easily adjusted up or down, by stems within the Robert Sorby modular tool rest
up to 13mm, by turning the system, the inner rings are colour-coded for ease
outer adjustment ring. of recognition to fit the stem diameter required.
To allow for easy adjustment To find out more, see www.robert-sorby.co.uk.
up and down, simply adjust
the outer ring so that around
6mm of inner ring protrudes.
HOW TO ENTER
The TRAC ensures the toolrest To be in with a chance of winning 1 of 5 new
stays at the personally set Robert Sorby TRAC – Tool Rest Adjustment
height, even when the locking Collars – to suit your toolrest stem size, in
handle is released; this allows one of nine different colours, visit www.
it to be moved to a new position thewoodworkermag.com/category/win and
without having to reset the answer the multiple choice question below:
height prior to locking in place.
The Acetal seating disc allows QUESTION: Name one of the
the TRAC to operate smoothly colours the TRAC is available in:
Code Description Colour Stem size A: Teal
LRSTRAC13 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR GREEN 1
2⁄ in B: Purple
LRSTRAC16 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR BLUE 5
⁄ in
8 C: Indigo
LRSTRAC19 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR GOLD 3
4⁄ in
The winners will be randomly drawn from all
LRSTRAC20 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR ORANGE 20mm
correct entries. The closing date for the competition
LRSTRAC22 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR PINK 7
⁄ in
8
is 17 February 2023. Only one entry per person;
LRSTRAC24 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR RED 1in multiple entries will be discarded. Employees of
LRSTRAC25 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR PURPLE 25mm David Hall Publishing Ltd and Robert Sorby are
LRSTRAC28 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR GREY 28mm not eligible to enter this competition
LRSTRAC30 TOOL REST ADJUSTMENT COLLAR SILVER 30mm

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FEATURE The 2022 North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show
HARROGATE
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Following a two-year break, the country’s longest
running, highest attended retail woodworking event
– the North of England Woodworking & Power Tool
Show – made a welcome return to the Yorkshire
Event Centre, Harrogate, in November 2022
The show gives people the chance to see and try new tools/equipment before they buy,
along with expert help if needed
big thank you to everyone who were thrilled to welcome so many visitors
A attended the recent 28th North

of England Woodworking & Power
Tool Show – otherwise known as the
‘Harrogate’ show – from 11–13 November 2022.
across the three days. As usual, there was
a great mix of hobbyist woodworkers and
woodturners as well as small business owners.
Over the entire weekend, around 8,500 visitors
were recorded, all looking forward to the country’s
The UK’s finest woodworking event longest established, highest attended retail
Returning to the Yorkshire Event Centre following woodworking event making a comeback.
a two-year hiatus, show organisers and exhibitors Proudly showing itself to still carry the
mantle of being the UK’s finest woodworking
event, woodworkers from all over the country
and further afield came out in droves to see a
wide variety of demonstrations, check out the
latest kit and tools, visit the many trade stands,
as well as meet like-minded people. At various
points over the weekend, the hall corridors were
filled along their length and breadth such was
the desire to get amongst the hustle and bustle
and sample all that was on offer.
High visitor numbers

Many new exhibitors attended the 2022
Demonstrators are happy to talk to interested event including Felder Group UK Ltd, Rubio
visitors and discuss techniques, such as woodturner Monocoat UK, Shenton Woodcraft, House of
Margaret Garrard in relation to her wood-piercing Resin and Metal Clay Ltd, to name but a few.

More than 8,500 visitors descended
on the Yorkshire Event Centre over
the weekend of 11–13 November
2022 to attend the eagerly-awaited
North of England Woodworking
& Power Tool Show

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Of course, all the leading industry names

could also be found including Axminster Tools,
Classic Hand Tools, Robert Sorby, Turners Retreat,
Record Power, along with a plethora of others.
Matthew Applegarth, Chief Executive of Felder
Group UK Ltd, commented on how the show was
“a great success” for the company and its range
of Hammer machinery, and that “visitor numbers
were very high.” He continues: “Not only did we
sell a good number of machines directly, but were
also really pleased to meet and talk to many
serious machine investors in both the hobby and
small business sector. The entire show was well
organised and we’re already looking forward to
the 2023 event.” At many points over the weekend, the hall corridors Demonstrations form a big part of the show and
Undoubtedly, among the readers who visited the were filled with crowds of attendees, many of cover a wide range of disciplines, the most popular
magazine stand and talked directly to us, a great whom were queuing to pay for various items of which is woodturning. Visitors can watch these
many spoke of their local Men’s Shed and how live across five individual mini ‘theatres’
much of an influence the group had made on their
individual woodworking journey. It was fantastic
to see so many people’s faces light up when asked
how they discovered woodworking and also to
see photos of projects made in the workshop.
The Robert Sorby and Turners Retreat team
were also very excited to be back in Harrogate
for the 28th North of England Woodworking &
Power Tool Show, as Marketing Manager Joanne
Dyson explained: “It was great to see so many
familiar faces, fellow exhibitors, demonstrators,
and lots of young, new ones, too! The show was
a huge success, with lots of interest in our new
demonstration areas and customers eager to
have a go. We’re now all looking forward to The
Midlands Woodworking Show in Newark, which There’s a wide range and mix of the latest kit and Power tools form a healthy portion of trade stands
is due to be held from 10–11 March 2023.” tools available to see and buy, from all the leading and visitors have the chance to talk to experts, try
industry names as well as smaller businesses, before they buy, as well as taking advantage of
Demonstrators & ‘hands-on’ stands which makes a refreshing change exclusive show deals
As usual, the show also boasted a fantastic
range of demonstrators and ‘hands-on’ stands, furniture maker & Handmade: Britain’s Best as well as meeting many new readers, and
with hoards of people crowded around to see Woodworker contestant; with Pontus Gyllby receiving much praise regarding the magazine.
live demos across a variety of disciplines, the flying the flag for Tormek; Ryan Saunders A fair number of new subscribers were enlisted
most popular one being woodturning. Leading for Veritas, and Simon Clements with Flexcut. and some people even visited the show on all
names included Emma Cook – ‘The Tiny Turner; Shane Skelton of Skelton Saws also gave an three days – now that’s what we call dedication!
Les Thorne; Margaret Garrard; Pat Carroll; Philip insight into sawmaking and the International A significant number of people commented
Greenwood; Simon Hope; Chris Fisher – The Blind Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) spoke on how they felt the show represented great
Woodturner; Darren Breeze and Mick Hanbury. about techniques such as steam-bending. value for money in terms of ticket price, with
There was also pyrography from Bob Neill, Tic lots of visitors making a day or even a weekend
Challis and Kez Halliday, and Windsor chairmaking An enormous success of it, and ensuring they were able to see as
with Steve Langton and Peter Tree. Arbortech We were thrilled to see lots of regular attendees many demonstrators/trade stands as possible.
was represented by Radha Siyver – bespoke at the show, who always stop by and say hello, Overall, the 2022 ‘Harrogate’ show was an
enormous success – visitor numbers were
incredibly healthy; there was a definite desire
to get back out there and attend such an event;
and everyone involved worked together to ensure
things were well organised and ran smoothly.
Thank you again to all those who attended
and we look forward to welcoming you back
with a 2023 offering that’s better than ever!
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of 10–12 November at the Yorkshire Event
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Robin Gates explores

details of door making
in the May 1924 issue
of The Woodworker
C
harmed by their elegant pediments
and fanlights, as a teenager I somehow
found the nerve to cycle around
Chichester photographing the town’s
Georgian doors, returning later in the hope of
flogging my rapidly framed photos to the doors’
respective owners. Commercially the enterprise
was a flop, but it did further my appreciation of
domestic architecture and gave me practice in
hand-sawing mitre joints; a skill which, unlike
riding a bike, I seem to have forgotten. My last
attempt at picture framing produced mitres
gaping like the mouths of hungry nestlings.
‘Gunstock’ stile
I mention this because, while revisiting The
Woodworker of 1924 – in search of a ‘Newspaper
Tidy’: found, page 39, February – the May issue
flopped open at a page of technical drawings for
doors with ‘diminished stiles’. Although I hadn’t
taken note of this detail of door design before,
I feel sure I must’ve encountered it because its
purpose is to admit more light to retail premises,
hallways and workshops, all of which figured
prominently in childhood; I’m remembering the
sweet shops, the shared vestibules of once-grand
houses converted to flats for elderly relatives, and
the home-built sheds and greenhouses where
people would potter by the fading light of day.
Looking at that obliquely cut joint between
stile and lock rail (Fig.3), I can see why its shape
gave rise to the alternative name of a ‘gunstock’
stile. But there’s a lot going on here besides a
pleasing slope. Above the broad rail, the stiles
are rebated for glass while below it they must
be grooved for solid panels using the plough
plane. Transitioning cleanly between groove and
rebate using hand tools must surely be a tricky
operation, and then there are glazing bars to be
mortised top and bottom to receive the uprights. A handsome window for the shed joiner’s shop I’ve admired in old paintings.
Above the raised panels, themselves bordered Just recently my appreciation of door joinery Bisecting the door with a 1960s Eclipse
by shapely bolection mouldings one side and went up a level while dismantling a not dissimilar General Purpose saw – ‘the same blade
flush beads on the other, the suggestion is door, albeit machine-made and with stiles cuts both wood and metal’ – was a hard slog,
either for a cupid’s-bow style of apron piece undiminished, which a local replacement doors but I’d opted to use this saw in case of hitting
joined by tongue & groove (Fig.7), or horizontal and windows firm had offered gratis ‘to a good hidden fastenings. And despite it not being a
double beads (Fig.8) cut with a double quirk home’. Having persuaded my son to ‘sleep’ his door of diminished stiles, the job of salvaging
bead moulding plane. While describing shoulders, computer in favour of a healthy stroll beside the wood from its lower half has certainly put a
the author conveys a hint of difficulties faced river that day, I’m sure he felt decidedly miffed at new twist on the economic law of diminishing
by a 1920s worker doing everything by hand, having to help lug the weighty and unwieldy door returns. Making some four-square timber
commenting ‘there is invariably a certain amount homewards, but it was an opportunity too good to of that structure assembled with such deep
of damage done to the first shoulder during the miss. I’d seen in its glazed upper half the potential mortises & tenons, grooves and mouldings,
process of mortising, rebating and moulding’ and for upcycling as a handsome window for the shed, has had me sawing and planing for hours on
then ‘some joiners prefer to chop the mortises where its criss-crossed glazing bars now recall end. I suspect I’ll end up with barely enough
in the stiles before they are diminished’. the traditional multi-paned windows of the wood to make a nestbox!

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TECHNICAL Making the ‘Luna’ chair
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Jeff Maker of Storied Furniture explains the processes involved in the
making of his technical and considered ‘Luna’ chair, from researching
subject matter to final glue-up, and many others in between
efore winning first prize as part of
B The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2022,

Jeff Maker established his workshop in
the heart of the National Forest – which
spans from Leicestershire across part of South
Derbyshire and on to Staffordshire – back in 2021,
having completed a year’s training at the Waters
and Acland Furniture School in Cumbria.
Storied Furniture
Attracted by the area’s natural beauty and
incredible story of landscape change from coal
mines, clay extraction, pipeworks, potteries,
brewing, etc. – which fuelled the industrial
revolution – to a green landscape of tree planting,
encouraging biodiversity, and a burgeoning green
economy, this felt like the perfect place for Jeff
to locate himself and the new venture.
Naming the business ‘Storied Furniture’,
the idea for this stems from the notion that
the objects with which we surround ourselves
functioning as both symbols of the story we
wish to tell about ourselves, as well as becoming artist before focusing on developing a successful coming away with a “buzzing” feeling of
receptacles for the narrative of our daily lives career working in art galleries and the commercial excitement having found somewhere that
– shaping, and being shaped by, personal events sector, in various roles from audio visual taught the highest standards of craftsmanship
experiences. “This is what I aspire to with technician, to exhibition carpenter and project while supporting students to be bold with
my work; everything I make should contain manager: “I always enjoyed the creative and their designs and encouraging creativity, all
a bit of myself, as well as that of its owner.” practical problem solving aspects of this work, with a grounding in traditional hand skills.
As a furniture maker, Jeff produces pieces whether as part of the design or hands-on “When I started to develop designs for the
that embrace the craftsmanship and quality construction; however, I always found myself ‘Luna’ chair, Will and Ollie’s excitement for the
learnt during his time studying at Waters and at odds with the industry’s inherent wastefulness, design and critical feedback really helped me
Acland, bringing a creative and personalised especially on the commercial side, with some focus on refining the design intent and structure
approach to design in order to create pieces things I built only being used for a matter to ensure it communicated my interests while
that are sensitive to their owners and the of hours before they were demolished.” also being a comfortable piece of furniture that
setting in which they live. “I also couple this After exploring a number of avenues, Jeff was strong enough to withstand a lifetime –
with a localised approach to sustainability,” settled on the fine furniture making route, as it or two – of use.”
Jeff explains: “I’m fortunate to be able to source presented a perfect balance between the creative ‘Luna’ chair was the final piece made by
excellent quality timber from several suppliers, outlet and practical enjoyment of making: “It Jeff during his time at Waters and Acland, as
which is grown, harvested and seasoned within appealed to me both as a practical craft – creating he explains: “I knew I wanted to make a chair
30 miles of my workshop, with the nearest less objects intended for use with a deep tradition during my time there, and I thought a lounge
than fives miles away. As so much timber is of craftsmanship – and as a design form that chair would provide an opportunity to really
imported to the UK, it’s important for me to utilise allowed creative expression and a means of challenge myself from both a design and
home-grown materials in order to help, support communicating ideas you can live with.” making perspective, as well as creating a
and promote sustainable woodland management.” piece capable of showcasing my skill and
Waters and Acland Furniture School design style.”
Creative outlet & practical enjoyment Jeff discovered the Waters and Acland Furniture
Before deciding to pursue a career in furniture School while researching training options, which Researching the subject
making, Jeff studied Fine Art at Nottingham was shortly before the first COVID-19 lockdown Having long had a fascination with astronomy
Trent University. Having graduated, he went took place. Luckily, he was able to visit the school and space exploration, as well as folk stories
on to spend a number of years as a practising before this came into effect and recalls and traditions, for Jeff, the moon felt like a

1 ‘Luna’ chair’s initial design was modelled

using Fusion 360 CAD software
perfect point of inspiration to bring these abstract lunar form – which presents the Apollo practice the shaping process on less costly
together and express overlapping interests. lunar lander in visual form, which is considered material and, most critically, help refine the
“My design process begins with a lot of research. a potent symbol of space exploration. “It took ergonomics to ensure it’d be a comfortable
I read many traditional folk stories surrounding a huge amount of iteration and refinement to chair to sit in once complete.” For this, Jeff
our nearest celestial body as well as spending get the right combination of physical structure built an adjustable MDF jig – to alter the
hours trawling the open archive of photos made and aesthetic balance into the frame,” says Jeff. height and angle of both seat and back –
available by NASA on the Jet Propulsion Lab “Not only did I share this with Will and Ollie, in addition to the distance between these.
website. I also spent a lot of time researching but also fellow students to better gauge their With the circular seat form, Jeff found that
mid-century modern lounge chairs and many perceptions of the evolving design.” the front edge put a bit too much pressure
variations of stick chairs from Windsor to Orkney, on the inside of the knee, unless the sitter had
and others in between, looking for threads in CAD & Fusion 360 their legs spread. “After some jig adjustment
these areas that I could bring together to As the design concept was resolved, Jeff moved and a test sitting using various heights of
create a coherent design.” into CAD, where he modelled the design using fellow students, I was able to gather feedback,
Fusion 360: “Having previously trained and take some measurements from the jig, then
Sketchbook & central design worked in Solidworks for two years, transitioning adjust the CAD model accordingly. To rectify
The sketchbook phase saw Jeff quickly honing to Fusion – a very powerful but much more this, I slightly lowered the seat and brought
in on a central design focus – the chair back’s affordable CAD package – was relatively easy. the backrest forwards a touch, thus removing
At this stage, I could start defining the design this pressure point.”
and resolving its geometry and ergonomics.”
Starting out using ergonomic geometry The build commences
taken from another chair, this acted as a guide With final design alterations made, Jeff was
and would allow Jeff to arrived at a comfortable ready to start the build; a process that relied on
sitting position. From here, he built the model a synergy of both digital production processes
outwards from the seat and back position. and accurate hand tool work.
Throughout the design process, Jeff considered
Jigs & prototypes several timber options but eventually settled on
“Once modelled in CAD, I then made a prototype olive ash, which he sourced from Shelmore Timber
seat and back in poplar; this allowed me to in Staffordshire: “I chose this timber species as I
wanted a distinctive grain pattern, which would
give a sense of the lunar surface’s geological
strata while also accentuating the more subtle
2 Following a visit to Shelmore Timber in aspects of shaping in the design.”
Staffordshire, I selected a few boards of beautiful
olive ash, which were used to build a prototype chair Visualising the end result
The first stage of the making process involved
spending some time with the boards, trying
to imagine the components held within them:
“This involved laying out rough measurements
of each component, starting with the most
visually prominent through to the least visible.
After several revisions, I was ready to machine
up the blanks for all the turned spindles. Due
to the way in which the pieces nested onto each
board – i.e. working around knots, inclusions,
etc. – this was mostly carried out using a
jigsaw and bandsaw before planing up.
Jeff explains the importance of the chair
3 It’s great to have British-grown timber, but spindles being consistent and accurate in
knowing it’s come from the estate on which the 4 My first sit on the prototype chair dimension, with a precisely angled taper into
mill is located is a definite plus the tenon: “As I didn’t have access to a large

5 An MDF framework tested the seat position’s 6 I started shaping the back panel and added a 7 The first phase of shaping the ‘Luna’ chair back
geometry as well as helping to refine seat and roundover to the edges; this gave a reference from following some sanding to remove tool marks
back shaping to ensure maximum comfort which to work when shaping the convex face
enough lathe for the longest spindles, I had I made the coped joint using a spindle moulder and as such, any slight discrepancies were
these produced on a copy lathe by a nearby fitted with a custom-made cutterblock and sled, likely to quickly cause issues.
joinery workshop. I produced the templates which holds the workpiece at the desired point.
for these with the Shaper Origin CNC router. Having played around with various leg spindle Baseboard jig
I used Fusion 360 to produce a DXF file for each diameters, I settled on 44mm, which provided Once the production turner had returned
of the turned components, with the four legs the correct balance between strength and Jeff’s completed spindles, he set about making
produced oversize. These files were imported elegance. Unfortunately, this required a custom- a baseboard jig from which to build off: “This
into the Origin and machined from 18mm MDF. made cutter for the coped joint, but the end created my base plane, and from here, I could
I was then able to take these to the production result was worth the expense. I made these lay out all measurements.” The four legs were
turner and explain the requirements and cuts in several passes to ensure a clean turned with a small 20mm tenon on the end,
tolerances of these components.” surface as well as reducing any potential risk.” to locate them into the baseboard. “Going back
Once Jeff had produced all the joint faces, he to the CAD model for measurements, I laid out
Seat underframe & compound angles carried out final shaping using MDF templates, and drilled four angled holes into the baseboard;
While these parts were being produced, Jeff which were cut on the bandsaw and sanded this held the feet in the correct position as well
started work on the seat underframe, as well to final shape using 1:1 printouts taken from as at the correct splay angle.” Next, Jeff marked
as making up the blanks for both seat and back. CAD. These templates were then used to coped joint heights and positioned the clamped
“The underframe sweeps out to meet the legs, create the final shape on a router table once up underframe components so he could check
creating an elegant junction and also increasing the components had been roughed out on a for fit. Final adjustments were made to the
the amount of material around the coped joints bandsaw. A stopped roundover, using a router coped joints using abrasive paper wrapped
where the frame meets the legs. This massively cutter, was then applied to all visible edges. around a poplar offcut.
increases the joint’s strength without adding
too much weight to the piece visually.” Poplar test piece Joint reinforcing
After roughing out the components to squared In addition to the olive ash chair components, The coped joints were further reinforced with
sections, Jeff was able to cut all the necessary Jeff also produced an underframe and set of several lengths of threaded rod: “As these would
compound angles with the aid of a crosscut sled legs in less expensive poplar – otherwise known be glued up with epoxy mixed with a colloidal
fitted on a table saw, then jointed these with as canary or tulipwood – so he could test all the silica to thicken the mixture, it was important
Dominos. “Finally, after having cut the correct joinery processes. This ensured the success of that the holes for the threaded rod weren’t too
angle where the component meets the leg, each joint as there were many compound angles, tight; this would allow a good amount of epoxy
8 Dry fit of the underframe components before 9 Further seat shaping was carried out before 10 Test seat and back begin to take shape
final shaping tackling the concave faces following slight deviations from the CAD design

11 After a few sketches, I flipped the seat blank 12 Prior to dry fitting, I’d made a lot of progress, 13 Owing to the leg angles, the moon lander
to try out the shape shown here, which resulted from having the legs and rounds all turned to influence is made clearer
in exposing the Dominos. I was much happier with machining and jointing the underseat frame. It was
this shape, even though it’s a little difficult to see now starting to look a lot more like the drawing
to bond to the threaded rod’s surface instead of underframe to be separated during creation of cut on a table saw.” These jigs allowed a
just soaking into the timber and squeezing out the spindle mortises. With a relatively simple part 240V drill to be secured in a sled that ran in
of the joint.” This ensures the strongest possible of the frame construction completed, Jeff could a rebate cut in a pedestal; this presented Jeff
joint in an area that’ll see the greatest stress now turn his attention to the mortises: “Having with a perfect ‘ZX’ angle for the mortise. He
when the chair is in use. One hole, however, discussed various options for creating these with could also clamp a stop block to the jig in order
was drilled for a tight fit; this located the joint Tim Smith – lead maker and my instructor at the to set each mortise’s depth. Once drilled out with
to ensure there wasn’t any risk of slippage furniture school – we came up with a design for a straight auger, he could then taper the mortise
when it came to glue-up. a series of jigs that’d allow the joints to be made using the same jig with a Veritas tapered reamer,
three dimensionally. This meant that rather than which he’d modified. “I had two reamers, both
Frame construction creating each mortise where it should be located of which I’d cut with an angle grinder to create
These holes were drilled by hand using direction on each component – a strategy involving a huge the two mortise depths shown in my design.”
lines, drawn onto the workpieces as angle guides, amount of risk for cumulative discrepancies to A big advantage of this methodology was
and a paper template used to transfer each hole’s create poorly fitting joints – they could instead the fact the sled would ensure the reamer ran
centre point from one component to another. be made where they were actually relative to perfectly concentrically with the hole produced
The underframe was then glued up using epoxy, one another within the finished piece.” using an auger. As the mortises run into the
with the legs dry fitted to ensure the structure components at obtuse angles, simply putting
would come together while allowing the legs and Critical components the reamer into the existing hole would lead
On the baseboard, the first step was to lay out to it cutting more material from one side than
each spindle’s direction in addition to the junction the other, thus throwing off the hole centre.
where it met the surface of the component it was
mortised into. This gave Jeff an ‘XY’ position for Mortise & tenon joints & legs
each joint and from here, he was able to measure Despite all this, it took Jeff a fair amount of
off this using a homemade height gauge in order time to produce each pair of joints to give a
to reveal the desired ‘Z’ coordinate. “I had my perfect fit at the end of each spindle – for
starting position and ‘XY’ angle,” Jeff explains, example, taking the assembly apart for a test
“but I now needed a means of finding a reliable fit, ensuring the spindle wasn’t pushing apart
‘ZX’ angle to ensure the mortises at each end the coped joints, and reassembling it to then
of the spindles lined up perfectly. For this, I ream the mortise a little further. “Although
went back to Fusion where I was able to produce the methodology was devised and enabled by
models for a series of jigs – these came to be using CAD and the Shaper Origin, final fitting of
14 Legs with the practice shaped seat and back referred to as ‘bird box jigs’ within the workshop. each joint was completed by eye,” Jeff reveals.
in position, as modelled by fellow Waters and Once designed, the critical components were Having completed the mortise & tenon
Acland student, Henryk made using the Shaper Origin with the remainder joints, Jeff cut the front legs to final length
15 It’d been a slow process, but I finally completed 16 The structural heart of the chair, which 17 Test joint for the angled tapered mortising
the underframe glue-up following further shaping establishes the geometry and relationship of all jig made for the stick jointed rails. Thankfully,
and lots of tweaks and adjustments to the joint components, so getting this perfect was therefore it worked perfectly...
important. If all goes well, it’ll look just as good
when out of clamp

18 Using this method, the geometry and symmetry 19 The jig was modelled in Fusion 360 and core 20 All turned components were completed using
should be kept identical to the original design and components machined using the Shaper Origin a copy lathe; a process I decided to outsource to a
the joints tight and clean local joinery workshop
and machined the crater detail in the top of trammel making a shallow pass. Jeff then an indicator as to where to stop using the
the leg using a 50mm radius dished panel removed waste using a bandsaw before flush carving disc and instead switch to hand tools.
mould cutter. Doing so required using a jig trimming the remainder with a bearing guide The initial shaping was carried out using a
to clamp the leg in place, with the router positioned on the edge created by the trammel. combination of medium and fine Saburrtooth
bolted to the top of the jig. He then machined each side with a roundover carving discs fitted to an angle grinder with
cutter to different depths on each of the faces; workpiece and extractor hood clamped to a
Two separate glue-ups this gave a clear and consistent apex for the workbench. “Although feeling slightly unnerved
It was then time for the big glue-up: “This convex shaping, which was designed to be uneven when I first started using this tool – due to the
would bring together the legs, underframe with a more convex shape on the backrest’s front fact it can remove a lot of material very quickly,
and all the tapered mortise & tenons. As such, face and seat underside, thus resulting in a flatter even with a fine tooth disc fitted – I soon got
I decided to do this as two separate glue-ups seat and back. “With this formed, I marked out the knack of it and really enjoyed the process,
– the first bringing together one front and back a series of concentric circles, which were offset as very rapidly, you can see and feel the final
leg with their three turned spindle braces as from the edge on both sides. These allowed me shape beginning to emerge.” Once he’d got as
well as the underseat frame. The second glue-up to keep a consistent shape as I worked around far as he could with this tool, Jeff swapped to
brought together the other side along with the the circle with a couple of spokeshaves.” using a travisher.
mid rail that supports the chair back.” For the As the pebble shape emerged, Jeff gave this “I’d made my travisher at the start of this
first glue-up, the second side was also fitted a sand with a 120 grit disc to remove remaining project using a blade made by Ben Orford,
and clamped to ensure the full assembly’s hand tool marks as well as highlighting any subtle
geometry remained correct and nothing was discrepancies felt by rubbing a hand across the
thrown out of alignment. seat surface.
Sculptural aspects Carving & initial shaping

With this big and technically demanding area With the convex shape formed, Jeff could now lay
now complete, it was time for Jeff to get his out for the hollowing, which was carried out using
teeth into the more free-form sculptural aspects tracing paper and a 3B pencil; this allowed him to
of both the seat back and armrests: “Starting copy from the Fusion 360 produced 1:1 printout.
with the seat and back, these were made from “This was then laid face down onto the workpiece
several boards that I’d previously jointed. The and by drawing over the line shown on the
joints were reinforced with strategically-placed paper’s reverse, I transferred the image onto the
Dominos to ensure there wasn’t any risk of workpiece.” As another guide, Jeff also marked out
carving into them as I’d done with the poplar and drilled a series of depth holes across each of
test pieces used to trial the chair geometry.” the workpieces; these were approximately 1.5mm
The initial radius was formed with a router short of the finished depth, but doing so provided 23 To create accurate craters, I used a dedicated jig
21 Four bird box-shaped 22 Dialling in the 24 Detailing on the ends of the front legs looked
drilling jigs mortising process really effective
required for the rails

25 Another homemade jig allowed me to flush 26 After flush cutting with a hand saw, the joint 27 After dimensioning the blanks to square,
cut the angle of the back legs, where they met was refined to meet the seat back’s curved face, the angled cope joint was cut on the spindle...
the seat back using a sharp block plane and pieces of abrasive
purchased from James Mursell of The Windsor spokeshave to create a subtle dishing to Armrests
Workshop. The tool body was made from maple accept the seat. This was followed by drilling The last piece of the puzzle were the armrests:
to ensure it’d be durable; the blade mortise was out bolt holes to allow for wood movement, “After making blanks, the first step was to mark
formed using a router mounted in a WoodRat, with a clearance hole in the underframe and out and cut the dished crater detail in the arm’s
with four holes drilled for the blade tines and insert nuts glued into the seat. “This meant rear end. Although it may seem counter-intuitive
their corresponding grub screws. The tool’s outer that I could easily finish the seat separately to machine this detail first, it was actually the
shape was then refined using a combination of prior to fitting.” easiest method as the blank was still square
spokeshaves and bobbin sander, before finishing Here, Jeff made another jig for cutting and therefore easy to clamp in the router jig.
with Renaissance Wax.” Being able to very quickly the back legs using a flush cut saw: the jig I knew that once the arms were shaped, the
create a tool that fitted his hands perfectly was was clamped to the seat underframe, which only way to create this feature would’ve been
a satisfying process, which resulted in a very created a reference point at the precise angle to hand carve it, and although I wasn’t averse to
pleasing and versatile tool, allowing material required; this was then adjusted for a perfect doing this, I wanted the aesthetic to be consistent
to be hogged out fairly quickly or setting for fit with a subtle curve on the backrest’s rear with the craters on top of the front legs, and
very fine cuts. face, using a piece of abrasive stuck to the this was the best method for achieving that.”
This allowed Jeff to finesse the shape of backrest with double-sided tape and a “little Next, a deep coping joint was made in the
both seat and back, judging by touch and feel, ‘70s TV car driving mime action to rotate the blank using an angled guide block to hold the
as well as allowing him to create clean, consistent seat backrest back and forth until the legs armrest at the required angle relative to the
sweeping lines around the edge of the dished met the back perfectly.” Next, a small, flat cutterblock. Jeff then made a series of templates
section. “Once complete, I removed tool marks hollow was created in the backrest support to shape as much of the arms as possible with
with an orbital sander, ensuring to stay clear of rail to provide a decent joint surface, before machines before switching to hand tools. “The
the crisp edges, which I finished by hand sanding.” drilling holes for a threaded rod and epoxy first jig created a dished bevelled face on top
Jeff then returned to the seat frame – making joint where the back would then meet the of the blank using a spindle moulder fitted with
final adjustments to the underframe with a legs and lower rail. a bearing guide and the spindle tilted forwards.
Few benefit from this functionality, so it was
therefore a luxury to have this at my disposal
when forming the armrest’s top face.” Next,
two more templates shaped the armrest’s
inner and outer profile, and from here, using
a router table, Jeff was able to cut a radius
on these blanks to form the inner roundover.
At this point, Jeff had to switch back to
hand tools – namely spokeshaves, a travisher,
carving chisels and abrasives – to form the
arm’s hollowed underside and tapered tenon
to mortise into the front leg. “I really enjoyed
forming these transitions with the sweep
28 ... before machining the crater detail into the 29 This detail was added prior to shaping, which of the flared armrest coming in to meet
arm’s reverse ensured the workpiece could be easily held in the the cylinder at either end of the arm.”
correct position
Legs & sanding
“One more bird box jig formed the front leg
mortise; due to the large amount of unsupported
length, this had to be wedged into position to
prevent the leg from vibrating or flexing as the
30 Final stages of arm shaping – a comparison between an unshaped... ... and a shaped arm. Unfortunately, the photos
don’t really do the shape justice

31 While the first arm was easy, the second 32 I was really pleased with the crater detailing 33 ... as well as the junction of joints around the
took a bit longer as regular checks had to be achieved on the arms... back leg
made to ensure perfect symmetry
holes were drilled, and as the frame was Final glue-up

fully glued up at this stage, I only had one Once the finish was applied, Jeff ensured to
chance to get it right.” leave plenty of time for this to cure before
Once complete, Jeff could then finesse embarking on the final glue-up: “I’d taped the
the mortise shaping and finish shaping glue areas during finishing so that this didn’t
the arms to ensure perfect symmetry was affect the bond. Extra care was taken here to
achieved. Next, the armrests were glued into ensure that just the right amount of glue was
position with a single threaded rod locating used – too much and there’d be epoxy squeeze
and reinforcing the coped joint at the rear. out, which would damage the finish; too little
With all but the backrest glued into final and the joint would be weak and therefore
position, everything was sanded from 150 break.” Jeff also took extra care when clamping
through to 400 grit to give the final surface finish. – opting to use foam rather than wooden cauls
“After numerous sample finish combinations, – as only gentle pressure was needed to bring
I opted for Osmo white tint Polyx-Oil, liberally these joints together. 34 Working towards clean lines and smooth
applied in two coats, then as it began to gel, surfaces was made more challenging due to
buffing off the excess to achieve a good quality, hot weather and high workshop temperatures
hard-wearing finish. The white tint eliminates
the yellowing effect that most finishes have
on ash, which would’ve affected the olive ash’s
stripe, and, I felt, made it rather overpowering.”
Next, Jeff went over this with a single coat
of Osmo Hardwax-Oil in white, applied with a
cloth, wiping on and buffing off immediately.
“This is a much more heavily pigmented finish,
but applying it over the Polyx-Oil and buffing
straight off meant that it didn’t soak into the
grain, which would’ve obliterated much of the
olive ash’s characteristics. Instead, this enhanced
the surface tones, adding flecks of white in the
open grain, and giving the effect of a light layer
of moon dust having settled on the piece.” 35 The final glue-up 36 This crater detail in the front leg creates a
tactile focal point, which invites the sitter’s hand
FURTHER INFORMATION
Email: jeff@storiedfurniture.co.uk
Web: www.storiedfurniture.co.uk
Instagram: @storied.furniture
38 My favourite detail on the ‘Luna’ chair is this

collection of joints: two tapered tenons and a
37 The completed chair, photographed as close to the moon as I could get – on the flats of Morecambe coped joint, with the arm’s gentle curve creating
Bay estuary just enough space for the backrest and side rail

FEATURE Chris Fisher – the Blind Woodturner
TURNING
IN THE FACE
OF ADVERSITY
Discovering woodturning For Chris, turning
as a way of channelling requires relying
on senses other
creativity and alleviating than sight
anxiety having lost his
sight, Chris Fisher –
otherwise known as
the Blind Woodturner
– is the UK’s only
completely blind
professional turner and
the first to be accepted
on to the RPT. We learn
more about Chris’
incredible journey and
how, for him, blindness
really presents no barrier
hris Fisher lives with his wife Nicola no experience whatsoever. How exactly, then, continuously stop the lathe, feel the piece,
C and Guide Dog, Bamber, in Derbyshire

and is currently the UK’s first – and
only – completely blind, accredited,
professional woodturner. Having been diagnosed
with Toxoplasmosis – a parasitic infection – at
did Chris come to find woodturning and go on
to master the skills, without the aid of sight?
It all began with a turned wooden stake, which
Chris wanted to use as a Hallowe’en prop. He
watched various YouTube videos and tutorials
make judgments and adjustments, his skill is
undeniable. Chris went on to become the first
blind woodturner to be accepted on to the RPT
(Register of Professional Turners) – a fantastic
and unprecedented achievement. He’s also a
the age of 38, within four weeks, Chris had lost on the subject, totalling over 600 hours, before member of the AWGB (Association of
his sight completely. feeling ready to face the lathe. And the rest, Woodturners of Great Britain).
as they say, is history.
Using the senses From this point, it became clear that Chris Challenging perceptions
It’s a life-changing shock that most of us can’t had a natural aptitude for the craft, despite Completing his first commission in 2014,
imagine and, as a result, Chris had to spend time his blindness, and instead of relying on being Chris has worked on a huge variety of projects
relearning life skills before he came to discover, able to see the turning process, he found his from then to now, including one for St John’s
then proceed to take up woodturning. Incredibly, other senses came to the fore, such as hearing, Church in Ashbourne. Here, he turned a 4ft tall
Chris is completely self-taught and prior to trying smell, and even taste. While it may take Chris candle stand for Easter to celebrate their 150th
his hand at turning once he’d lost his sight, had longer to complete a piece, due to having to anniversary. Since then, his beautifully crafted
items have been selling faster than he ever
Spalted and imagined. In addition to turning items, Chris also
textured platter set up a YouTube channel as an outlet for sharing
his woodturning experiences and challenging the
perceptions of what people with disabilities can
achieve. He now has over 8,000 subscribers and
as a result of increased awareness, has gone
on to become a popular motivational speaker.
Realising the positive benefits of woodturning
and the importance of having a creative outlet,
Chris felt driven to pass on and share his
knowledge base, along with quiet determination,
to autistic schoolchildren, other blind and visually
impaired students, as well as mentoring a young
woodturner with cerebral palsy. Chris’ goal is
to inspire others by demonstrating that anything

Chris Fisher and his
guide dog, Bamber
FURTHER INFORMATION
www.theblindwoodturner.co.uk
www.instagram.com/blindwoodturner
www.facebook.com/blindwoodturner

FEATURE Chris Fisher – the Blind Woodturner
is possible, and to show the world that Men’s Sheds patron

having a disability isn’t the end; it’s just As well as being
a new beginning. a professional
woodturner, Chris
A life-changing partnership is now Patron of
Chris was matched with his German Shepherd the UK Men’s Sheds
guide dog, Bamber, in 2017, as he explains: Association, a charity
“I had a support worker for eight years prior that raises awareness
to Bamber, but he had to leave for full-time of thousands of
work. I always knew that having a guide dog workshops, sheds
was an option, and it’s certainly a life-changing and garages all over
partnership. Bamber’s now six-years-old and the country. Chris
he not only helps me navigate the local area, comments how “it
but accompanies me when I demonstrate at was a huge honour”
exhibitions and shows all over the UK. He’s to receive this
loved by thousands of people all around the accolade, and the
country.” Bamber was part of Guide Dogs’ importance of these
Name a Puppy scheme, sponsored by groups for people
Sainsbury’s in Bamber Bridge near Preston. facing loneliness and Various examples of Chris’ turned work
And from there came a strange coincidence, isolation: “They give
as Chris tells us: “They named him Bamber, an people a place to go where they can make want to have his sight back? His answer will
old English word for tree trunk; they had no idea things and be creative, whether it be through understandably come as a shock to many, but
he’d be matched with the Blind Woodturner!” metalwork, woodcarving and more.” it’s a no, as he explains: “I’ve become comfortable
Chris explains that before this point, he’d with being blind; it’s who I am now. In the past
endured four or five years of crippling anxiety Keep on turning few years, I’ve realised I can have a concept or
and depression: “Bamber’s played an important As part of his day-to-day life, Chris travels around design in my head and make it become a reality.
part in my positive mental health and having the UK giving woodturning demonstrations and I certainly can’t be complacent when I’m at the
your guide dog there works on so many sharing his story at various events such as the lathe – it demands all my attention – but that’s
different levels. He’s always by my side.” recently-held North of England Woodworking great, because every ounce of concentration
& Power Tool Show in Harrogate. In addition goes into whatever it is I’m turning.”
to passing on skills and inspiring others by Chris’ aim is to continue being a woodturner
telling his incredible story, Chris also for as long as he can, and comments that: “I feel
has a burgeoning TV career and is there’s a lot more to come from me; I’m just
the woodturning artisan for the scratching the surface.” In terms of what this
BBC1 show Money For Nothing. entails, we’ll have to wait and see, but looking
Hearing Chris’ story and being ahead, more demonstrations and talks are
given an insight into the struggles planned for 2023 and beyond, so if you’d like
he’s faced and managed to to see Chris in action, be sure to check the
overcome – before discovering website for details.
woodturning and after – his Finally, when talking to people about the
passion, determination and challenges and hardships he’s battled, Chris’
drive are nothing short of advice, and words we all need to hear every
awe-inspiring. But if Chris now and then, is that “whenever you feel like
had the choice, would he giving up, keep on turning.”
Sculptural
turning
on stand

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OFFGRID
Martin Aplin could’ve
just copied a cartographic
chest, but we persuaded
him to do something a
little more organic…
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rids and scales, contours and inspiration for my latest project. depths: the front panel of the top drawer
colouring – maps are marvellous It would’ve been easy to simply copy is 50mm deep, and each successive drawer
things. There’s something beautiful a chart cabinet, of course, but that wasn’t increases in depth by 10mm, so that the bottom
about the way in which they capture what I wanted. Instead, I decided to create one is 100mm. This feature is underscored
the shapes and patterns of a landscape with something small and intricate; something by the decorative scale ribbons across the
their symbols and shading, and frame it with with the feel of a jewellery cabinet, say, or drawer fronts, which also increase in size.
graduated borders. The combination of the a small collector’s chest, which incorporates I decided to make these ribbons from glass
ordered and the organic is a little like cabinet- details drawn from the art and science of – see ‘A touch of glass’ – in order to create a
making, which is why ‘cartography’ seemed cartography. I also wanted to incorporate glass sharp contrast between the black and white
a significant enough style to provide sufficient and a complex pattern, so let’s get started. sections, something that I couldn’t have achieved
with timber. Also, while timber inlay would fade
Scaled-down design and bleach with age, lessening further still the
At first, I thought the cabinet was going to ribbon’s contrast, the glass won’t change.
have to hold unfolded A0-size charts, but The choice of American cherry for the cabinet
the brief allowed me to scale the piece down, was also influenced by the piece’s cartographic
sizing the six drawers so that they’d usefully theme. Not only is cherry an excellent timber for
hold A4-size documents. small cabinets but, when polished, its wavy grain
The drawers themselves are made up using pattern gives the impression of contour lines on
simple lapped joints, which are strengthened a map. The theme was interpreted more literally,
with brass pins. Dovetailed joints were eschewed of course, by the marquetry map on the cabinet’s
not because of their complexity, but so that top. This borrows some of the familiar elements
more time and effort could be channelled into and colours seen on conventional maps – sea,
decorating the cabinet. That said, the drawers sand, built-up areas, different classes of roads,
1 Mortising the cabinet sides… add some visual interest thanks to their different as well as grid squares.
2 … ready for tenons on the front rails 3 The top and bottom rails, meanwhile, were 4 … in which the tails were formed using a small
dovetailed into the sides… pull-saw…

PROJECT Map chest
5 … to create a neat, strong joint 7 The plinth has mitred joints, strengthened with
blocks that are glued and screwed into the corners
which are mitred together and strengthened

with blocks glued and screwed into the corners.
A simple shallow curved section is removed to
6 Here’s the assembled carcass; note the single lighten its appearance. To attach plinth to cabinet,
mid-rail at the back I used blocks of wood glued to the plinth, which
allowed me to screw through the lower rails;
The cabinet sides are made up of two planks, the screw holes themselves were elongated
edge-jointed, with their growth rings alternated to allow for timber movement.
to reduce the risk of cupping. These panels
are then joined with rails front and back. The Map-making
intermediate front rails are tenoned into the Rather than inlaying the map directly into the
8 The plinth was attached by screwing through side panels; the top and bottom rails, both front top panel, as would usually be the case, I built
the bottom rails into blocks glued to the plinth’s and back, are dovetailed into the side panels. up the design on a sub-base, which was then let
inner faces Before assembly, the sides’ inside edges into a rebate routed into the panel. The veneers
are rebated for the back panel, as are the upper used for the map are either sycamore, coloured
The carcass and lower back rails. The side panels rebates’ with water-based dyes, or chemically treated
Making the cabinet’s carcass is straightforward. have to be stopped short of where they meet
As with any small piece of furniture, however, the back rail, the corners of the rebate being
flaws will be made all the more obvious, so good trimmed square after assembly. The mid-rear
workmanship is therefore essential, especially rail is inset by the rebate’s depth in order to
in the fit of the drawers and joints in the carcass’ give clearance for the back panel.
front face. The plinth is made up of three sections,
10 Map-making: the design was drawn

onto veneer to create the pieces…
11 … which were assembled on a sheet

9 The dyed and hardwood veneers used in the marquetry panel are available in these small sheets of 1.5mm ply, divided along the grid lines…
A TOUCH OF GLASS
I chose glass for the scale ribbons for no other reason than it’s a material I’m used to handling: I make simple leaded-glass panels, usually in Art Deco
or Art Nouveau designs, for inclusion in the frames of decorative mirrors. For the scale bars, then, I cut the glass sheet into thin strips by scoring the
glass with an oil-lubricated tungsten wheel cutter, then snapping it along the score line. The strips were then scored again to produce segments of the
required size. I used a diamond grinder to trim the pieces to the exact width and length required to fit in the drawer fronts’ and cabinet top’s routed
grooves. I used an instant-grab adhesive to fix the glass in place, as it‘ll stick just about any two materials to one another!

13 The marquetry panel sits in a rebate routed
in the top panel; the router’s large sub-base
prevents it tipping
adding the glass scale ribbon, the top needs

to be scraped and planed smooth now, as the
12 … then re-assembled on the sub-base together with the veneer grid lines glass segments obviously can’t be sanded.
veneers called harewoods. Typically, edge left by the cutting knife. The map, Drawers…
harewoods are made from ash, maple which has become a very simple jigsaw Apart from their bases, which are made
and plane, and the process by which they’re puzzle of squares and grid lines, is then of cherry-veneered MDF, the drawers are
produced involves oxidising the timber rather reassembled on a 6mm MDF sub-base. made from solid cherry using simple lapped
than dyeing it, resulting in a range of silver-grey Like the cabinet sides, the top panel joints strengthened with brass pins. The
colours. If this is your first foray into veneering, was made up of two edge-jointed planks. drawer sides are grooved to accept the drawer
you’ll be able to source the materials quite Once the rebate for the map had been runners, the groove itself being hidden from
economically by buying packs of small sheets. marked out centrally – I left room for a view by the front panel. The runners themselves
Having cut all the necessary pieces, the map border of black and white glass sections are made from thin strips of cherry pinned
is made up by gluing them to a sheet of 1.5mm that represent a scale ribbon – the bulk to the side panels, and so positioned to act
ply. Once dry, the grid line positions are carefully of the waste can be removed free-hand as drawer stops, too. Once again, the glass
marked out, and used as guides to cut the map before fitting a guide fence to produce scale ribbons are set into routed grooves.
into separate squares. The lines themselves are the straight edges.
represented by black-dyed timber, laid on edge. Once the corners have been made
To make room for the thickness of grid lines, square, the marquetry panel can be glued
each piece of the map will need to be sanded into the rebate, taking care to ensure that
slightly; this will also square-up any bevelled the panel is flush with the table top. If you’re
14 I allowed for a border of glass sections 15 The top panel was attached with screws,
between marquetry panel and top panel countersunk so as to clear the drawer back panel
16 The drawer side and front panels were 17 The drawers were
routed for the drawer runners, MDF bottom constructed with simple
panels, and glass inlay half lap joints…

PROJECT Map chest
TIP
When routing the map rebate in the top
panel, you can prevent the router tipping into
the rebate by attaching a larger baseplate to
the router. All you need is a piece of MDF or
ply that’s drilled to match the tapped holes
on the regular baseplate
18 … and strengthened with decorative brass pins 19 The glass sections were glued into routed 20 Drawer runners were made using thin strips
grooves with builder’s epoxy of cherry glued and pinned to the side panels
Because each ribbon has an odd number

of sections, the outside pieces are the same
colour – black in the case of my cabinet –
while the centre pieces alternate between
black and white. As a finishing touch, I fitted
contemporary brass knobs.
… & decorations
Compass roses – the figures that show the
orientation of the cardinal points on a map or
chart – were simply drawn on white card using
draughting equipment; the coloured section in
the north point is coloured card let into the rose,
marquetry fashion. To mount the roses, I used 21 The compass roses were based on common 22 I turned some thicker acrylic windows for the
some items that are sold as ‘open box lids’, which designs and hand-drawn, although you could brass bezels…
are intended for turned boxes, and consist of always try some more marquetry
a polished brass bezel that’s a press-fit over
a steel backing plate. The protective acetate sheet supplied with the The brief set called for grids and scales, contours
lids was far too thin for my purposes, however, and colouring? Well, I think this piece has all
so I turned some new discs fromclear acrylic those, though there’s plenty of room to develop
sheet. The steel back plates were drilled and the theme further – incorporating different
screwed to the cabinet’s sides, and the brass materials, scaling up the design, or sub-dividing
bezel pressed into place. those drawers to create a collector’s cabinet.
23 … and drilled the steel back plate so 24 The compass rose acrylic window and brass
that it could be screwed to the side panels bezel, ready for fitting

TURNING Zipped vase
ZIPIT!
Bryn Edwards exploits a natural
crack defect by incorporating a zip
wanted to make a vase, so started off by drawing myself a rough plan.
I Little did I know that once turned, there’d be a split in the piece’s neck
area. However, rather than starting again, I decided to incorporate the
crack into my plan and as such, insert a zip into the vase’s neck. Having
carried out some research, I discovered that zips can be bought in a variety of
different sizes and are available in a vast array of colours. I chose a black zip
for this design, as I wanted the natural colour of the sycamore to set it off.
If you find that your timber stock is free of shakes, you can still make
the piece using ordinary wood.
Zips are available to

buy in a wide range
of colours and sizes
Fig.1 Zipped vase construction

TURNING Zipped vase
1 Start by choosing a suitable piece of hardwood 2 Before mounting your timber between centres, 3 Once you’ve found the centre, using the preferred
– I used a piece of sycamore measuring 1,500 × start by marking the ends method, mark this on both ends
100 × 100mm. You’ll also need a zip. The photo here
shows three zips, all of the same colour, but each a
little longer than the next. It’s best to establish the
vase’s shape before deciding on a specific length
4 Mount the blank on the lathe, checking you’ve 5 ... and continue to do so until the blank is round 6 Once round, true up the ends of your vase
tightened it sufficiently, then start to turn the piece
of timber...
7 Turn a spigot on the end of the piece, which will 8 You can now begin to shape the vase body. For 9 Continue shaping and refining the vase body
allow it to be mounted into the chuck. Measure my version, I decided to go with a traditional design
the spigot using a pair of Vernier callipers – mine
was 60mm, but yours might be a different size
depending on timber dimensions
10 Finally, using a scraper, further refine the shape 11 Next, mount the chuck on the lathe and place 12 Mark your chosen depth position on the drill
until you achieve the design proportions you’re the vase into it, checking that all is securely held; shank. When the blue tape comes up against the
looking for you can then drill a 25mm hole down the centre neck, you know the hole has been correctly drilled

13 Use your chosen hollowing tool to remove the 14 As you can see, I’m almost there. Once you’re 15 Next, choose a zip that best fits the dimensions
waste material – here I’m using a Rolly Munro at the same stage, begin to tidy up the vessel and shape of your vase and place this in its intended
mini hollower position. Using a pencil, begin to mark out the
opening as shown
16 Using a fine kerf saw, start to cut away the 17 Using a flex shaft tool fitted with a dentil 18 Next, mount a large faceplate with sponge
unwanted area. Once the ‘V’ is removed, move on drill-type handpiece, refine the area where the backing on the lathe, along with the vase. You can
to tidying up the split using a file and abrasives zip will be placed now turn the bottom of the piece so that it blends in
19 The next step is to turn the vase’s foot to your 20 Finally, hand sand the vase, starting with 180 21 Once sanded, apply your choice of finish –
desired shape grit abrasive and working your way up to 400 I’m using oil but you may prefer to omit this step
22 Remove the vase from the lathe and using the 23 Using CA adhesive, glue the zip in place so that 24 The competed zipped vase in sycamore
flex shaft motor as before, carve out the centre pip it corresponds with the ‘V’ cut out of the neck should look something like this
on the bottom

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TECHNICAL Tormek machine models in detail: T-8 Custom
TORMEK
T-8 CUSTOM
Supplied bare, without grinding or honing wheels, the
T-8 Custom allows you to create a personalised water-cooled
sharpening system according to individual preferences
Why the Tormek T-8 Custom?
C
ustomise your own water-cooled • Sharpen all edge tools by
sharpening system with the Tormek T-8 • Choose the grinding and honing wheels adding your choice of jigs;
Custom. Create a Tormek sharpening that best suit your needs and create • Water-cooled sharpening with
system tailored to various individual a Tormek water-cooled sharpening no risk of overheating the steel;
requirements,
uirements, which contains all your favourite system that’s completely bespoke. • Exact repeatability – sharpen your
accessories.
essories. Just add a grinding wheel, honing tools with unbeatable precision;
wheel,
eel, the right jigs and your own creativity.
Thee Tormek T-8 Custom is ideal if you either
have
ve specific grinding wheel and honing • Solid zinc frame with integrated mounts
wheel
eel needs, or if you already own a number – for controllable and accurate sharpening;
of accessories and want to add another • Powerful industrial AC motor allows for
machine
chine to your collection. continuous use;
• Eight year warranty – five + three years
– when registering your new machine
online at www.tormek.com
SPECIFICATION & DETAILS

Motor: 200W
Nett weight: 9.3kg
Overall dimensions: 270 × 270 × 286mm
Rating: Trade/Professional
Shaft diameter: 12mm
V
Voltage: 230V
Voltage:
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SELECTED FEATURES
Ezylock MicroAdjust
Convenient, tool-free locking and unlocking of the grinding wheel With ACME thread and scale for precise angle setting
Patented precision mounts Universal Support
Guarantees controllable and accurate sharpening The base and support for all jigs. Gives unbeatable precision when sharpening
CREATE YOUR OWN TORMEK T-8

WATER-COOLED SHARPENING SYSTEM
The Tormek T-8 Custom includes a stripped back
Tormek T-8 sharpening machine without grinding
or honing wheels. The box includes the basic Tormek
accessories: HB-10 Tormek Sharpening Handbook;
WM-200 AngleMaster for measuring the bevel
angle; and US-105 Universal Support for the jigs.
The rest you decide for yourself by adding other
accessories separately.
Choose your grinding wheel

Every tool is unique. Add the grinding wheel that
suits your needs – perhaps the versatile SG-250
Original Grindstone with adjustable sharpening
properties equivalent to 220-1,000 grit, or one of
the durable and extremely hard diamond grinding
wheels? The SB-250 Blackstone Silicon special
grindstone for quickly shaping and sharpening HSS
steel, or why not try the 4,000 grit SJ-250 Japanese
Waterstone for a mirror finish? The choice is yours!
DC-250 Diamond Wheel Coarse

The fastest cutting diamond wheel. The coarse
360 grit rapidly repairs a dull or damaged edge
DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine

Provides a fine surface finish on all types of edge
tools. This 600 grit wheel combines efficient steel
removal with smooth surface finish
DE-250 Diamond Wheel Extra Fine

The 1,200 grit wheel leaves an extra-fine finish
and is especially suitable for sharpening carving
tools and knives when steel removal is minimal

TECHNICAL Tormek machine models in detail: T-8 Custom
SG-250 Original Grindstone

If this is your preferred choice of grinding wheel,
the Tormek T-8 Original is probably best suited
to you
SB-250 Blackstone Silicone Stone

This harder stone has been developed for
shaping and sharpening HSS and other exotic
alloyed steels. Delivers fast steel removal
SJ-250 Japanese Waterstone

This stone offers the finest finish on knives and
hand tools. It provides an excellent surface finish
where a minimum of steel removal is required
CHOOSE YOUR HONING WHEEL

A honing wheel is essential to remove the burr and
achieve maximum sharpness. Your edge tool is
polished to razor sharpness when using the
LA-220 Leather Honing Wheel together with
Tormek’s Honing Compound. The CW-220
Composite Honing Wheel with integrated polish
easily removes the burr without honing compound.
Pick your favourite!
CW-220 Composite Honing Wheel

The clean way to remove a burr and put a final
polish on your bevels and knife edges. The
composite has polish amalgamated with its
compound so there’s no need to use any additional
honing compounds or pastes
LA-220 Leather Honing Wheel

This leather-tyred honing wheel gently removes
the burr that develops during grinding. When used
with a dab of Tormek Honing Compound PA-70,
it brings the edge to a mirror finish and
razor sharpness
LA-120 Profiled Leather Honing Wheel

For the honing and polishing of the
inside of turning and carving gouges
and V-parting tools, Tormek has
developed a profiled leather honing
wheel made of solid tanned leather

CHOOSE YOUR JIGS
With a wide selection of jigs available, you can sharpen most tools
from carving knives and woodturning tools, to scissors and axes.
Tormek T-8 – a powerful & versatile sharpening system

As shown last month, the Tormek T-8 is a powerful and versatile water-
cooled sharpening system. The machine has a maintenance-free industrial
AC motor, which is designed to run the grinding wheel during continuous
use. The powerful motor is tested for 25,000 hours’ service life. The efficient
system manages to maintain a constant speed, even under full load, thanks
to its unique drive wheel. The motor and characteristic Tormek drive system
guarantee you many years of silent and reliable operation.
Smart features, such as the Tormek EzyLock nut, which enables tool-free
locking and unlocking of the grinding wheel, and the advanced water trough
equipped with screw lift and magnetic scraper, complete the Tormek T-8,
which is internationally renowned as the ultimate sharpening system for
all kinds of edge tools.
The SVD-186 R
Please note that a grinding wheel, honing wheel and jigs aren’t included
Gouge Jig in use
with the Tormek T-8 Custom; buy these separately to complete your system.
THE TORMEK T-8 CUSTOM IS SUPPLIED WITH:

• HB-10 Tormek Handbook for sharpening – available
in different language versions depending on the market;
• WM-200 AngleMaster – to measure the sharpening angle;
• US-105 Universal Support – for precision sharpening;
• Metal plate mount – for the WM-200 AngleMaster.
FURTHER INFORMATIO
INFORMATION
For more information on Tormek, see se
www.tormek.com
To find your nearest reseller, visit
www.tormek.com/uk/en/resellers

POSTBAG In your own write...
LETTERS
LETTER OF THE MONTH
PALLET WOOD CHRISTMAS
TREES FOR CHARITY
Hi Tegan,
I had a few quiet months, so decided to copy an idea for making Christmas
trees from old pallets. I acquired a few of these from a friend and made
a tree around 600mm tall. I added some hooks and labels, and donated
it to a local preschool. The children cut out pictures from old Christmas
cards and hung them on the tree. I enjoyed making this project, so much
so that I then made another for a different preschool. On a roll, I approached
a friend who works for a local hospice and was asked to make two more
similar to the first, and another around the 1,000mm mark. I donated
these to the hospice, and they now grace their two shop windows.
Did I mention I was on a roll...?
oll...? Three more followed; this time around
150mm high and intended d for use as Christmas
ornaments. I don’t have any ny photos of these, Ron’s pallet wo
wood Christmas trees, which he donated to a local preschool
however, but still going, I made 10 more for
the same hospice, which will be placed for
sale in their shop.
We’re told to plant a tree
ee to save
the planet – do these count, nt, I wonder?
Ron Davis
Hi Ron, well you’ve certainlyy been busy

and I imagine you need a break reak from
Christmas trees for a while, e, but what
amazing work! It’s fantasticc that your
wonderful efforts are also helping those
in need and raising money for worthy
causes – what could be better etter than
that? I love the fact you’ve made
a number of different designs,gns,
too, all in various sizes. I’m
m
sure the children will love
these and enjoy adding
their own personal
touches to them. I think
your pallet Christmas
trees definitely count as you’re
ou’re
reusing, recycling as well as having
fun doing so – what’s nott to like?
Best wishes, Tegan These versions,
version following a different design, were donated to a local hospice
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Hi Tegan,
Veritas and Axminster Tools, we’re giving one
I’ve been in correspondence
lucky reader per month the chance to get their
with you previously, in late hands on a fantastic Veritas apron plane with
2019, when I sent an email PM-V11 blade. Ideal for trim carpentry and featuring a ductile tile
regarding the talk I’d given mfortable,
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to the Southern Fellowship firm grip. To be in with a chance of winningg this great piece
of Woodworkers (SFWW) of kit, just send your top workshop hints,
ts, tips or
on Charles Hayward. In the pointers – indeed anything that other readers
email, I mentioned that my may find useful in their woodworking journeys
father had been a time-served – to tegan.foley@dhpub.co.uk, alongg
with a photo(s) illustrating your tip in
cabinetmaker and subscriber
action. To find out more about Veritass
to this very magazine. You
tools, see www.axminstertools.com m
kindly published my ‘star’ 1 Imbuia display cabinet with carved ball
letter in the February and claw feet, featuring two glass-fronted
2020 edition. display areas to the left and right To limit tear-out
My father constructed when cutting
many items of furniture for our house in South Africa, among which is a out small shapes
matching set of cabinets in imbuia. I’ve long wondered if these might have in plywood, try
been taken from examples published in The Woodworker, as they’re very covering the
English in appearance, and the radiogram electronics are very definitely entire work
English – a Garrard record changer and Bush radio – both updated by surface with
myself in 1959, having chosen an electronics path. masking tape
The cabinets were constructed between 1946 and 1955 and are still
in existence, now residing with a nephew of mine in South Africa. They’re
in remarkable condition, but situated in a very narrow passageway, so
have been difficult to photograph.
Photo 1 shows two glass-fronted display areas to the left and right,
each with three toughened glass shelves holding glassware. To the bottom
HANDY HINT:
centre is a narrow drawer, which holds bottle openers, drinks coasters, etc. TEAR-OUT SAVING TAPE
In the centre is a solid door with lock, which hides, at the top, a slide-out Cutting with a jigsaw causes nasty tear-out in plywood. To limit this
wooden tray with glass top for pouring out drinks. Midway down is a wooden when cutting out small shapes, I cover the whole work surface with
shelf; this provides space for masking tape and draw the shape onto this before cutting. Nothing
the storage of liquor bottles, eliminates tear-out altogether, but this does greatly reduce it.
decanters and water jugs. To the Reg Barnaby
base are carved ball and claw feet.
The second matching imbuia
unit is a radiogram (photo 2), and
behind the left-hand drop-down WOODWORKING JOKE
door is a Garrard 301 record
transcription deck, which slides OF THE MONTH
out on rails to provide access Do you have a workshop-based or woodworking-related funny
to place the records. you’d like to share? A comical offering that’ll give us all a much-
2 The second matching imbuia unit is To the right, the original deserved laugh? If so, please email yours to tegan.foley@dhpub.co.uk
a radiogram, and behind the left-hand drop-down door was removed with ‘Woodworking Joke of the Month’ as the subject title. This month’s
drop-down door, a Garrard 301 record when I fitted an updated Bush joke has been sent in courtesy of Sam Bryden:
transcription deck slides out on rails radio in 1959. Below these units,
to provide access for placing records to the left and right, are cupboards Anyone who doesn’t think money grows
with doors for storing records.
In the centre behind the tambour door is a large 10in bass loudspeaker;
on trees…
below are two shallow drawers for storing manuals, tools and cables ... clearly hasn’t bought any timber lately!
for the units. As before, carved ball and claw feet are added to the base.
I find Robin Gates’ articles interesting with extracts from earlier issues Thanks to Sam for sending in this little gem and remember to keep
of the magazine and wondered if it might be possible for him, if he has the emailing yours in – who knows, it may even appear in the next issue!
time and access to back issues, for the period that I set out above, to see
if they are in fact from The Woodworker. Certainly, some of the techniques
my father used will have come from there.
Very best regards, Arn Huddy WRITE & WIN!
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now! I passed your request on to Robin Gates, but unfortunately he was unable Month’ prize, currently the new Trend 14⁄ in
‘Letter of the Mon
to find any issues from this period showing similar pieces. By including your 30-piece Router
Ro Cutter Set, worth over £100.
photos here along with the descriptions kindly supplied, hopefully someone Simply
Simp email tegan.foley@dhpub.co.uk
reading this may be able to shed further light or offer guidance on the matter. for a chance to get your hands on
If anyone is able to help, please email me – tegan.foley@dhpub.co.uk – this fantastic prize – good luck!
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February
b 2023 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking 61
Gavin, Callum and Harry
LOTS OF know veneers inside out
IN ’ERE
Having paid a visit to Freed Veneers, we discover Building a business

Laurence started out in the wood business
that there’s a lot more to veneer than meets the eye back in 1977 and began his apprenticeship
espite the fact that creating are typically used; top of the range cars, with a company called William Mallinson & Sons,
D items of furniture from solid

hardwood is a commendable
feat, when purchasing such
pieces, this doesn’t necessarily guarantee
you top quality workmanship or even the
boats, aeroplanes, office boardrooms, high
class stores, and of course furniture, are all
areas where quality veneer is commonplace,
but the actual species may not be. This is where
specialist veneer suppliers Freed Veneers
based in East London. From there he learnt all
about the various wood species and grading of
best timber. The implication that veneer is – also trading as The Wood Veneer Hub – have
somehow inferior is a misnomer and veneers made their mark. You may not have heard of
have long been used as a means of getting the them, but chances are you’ve seen their veneers
best from a tree, either in revealing beautiful in the flesh or in a TV show that involves one
grain patterns or gaining maximum yield. It’s or more of the many areas outlined above.
definitely a very valid part of woodworking And if you’re anything like me, you just have
and while sheet stock is readily available to run your hand over a stunning piece of
from specialist suppliers, it can be limited timber when you see it, which in all likelihood,
to common species. would’ve been a veneer supplied by Freed.
I visited their warehouse, situated on the
Multiple uses outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, to meet up with
Look towards the high end of the market founder and owner Laurence Freed, to get the Freed HQ, the place where beautiful, rare
and spectacular timbers, grains and burrs lowdown on the company and its background. and more commonplace veneers abound!

Freed veneers FEATURE
different logs being shipped in from all over

the world. Being an ambitious guy, Laurence
pointed out that he loved introducing new
veneers into the various sectors that he covered
and was quite dynamic in his approach to work.
This dynamism has led to an extensive travel
itinerary, meaning that Laurence has worked
for, and with, a multitude of wood veneer
companies all over the world.
By clocking up the air miles, Laurence was
keen to state that doing so allowed him to visit
a wide range of mills and warehouses, meaning
he could snap up the gems and special veneers
before they’d been shown to anyone else. One of the many racks of veneers, each loaded A whole range of matching edgebandings are
In 2000 Laurence started up Freed (Veneers) with stunning examples also available
Ltd in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, with his
main focus being the automotive industry. This the family business having returned from for visitors and customers to navigate,
is still a very large part of the business today studying civil engineering at Brighton University. going on to comment that “the feedback we’ve
and he’s proud to have Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, His main focus was to work alongside Gavin received certainly gives us the impression that
Bentley Motors and Jaguar Land Rover on his and learn about the various veneers, while it’s doing so. We have to ensure we cater for
client list. Laurence has also since been able at the same time building and developing all age groups owing to the diversity of products
to expand his operations, which now include The Wood Veneer Hub website. Laurence offered – we never know if the next phone call
supplying bespoke furniture, aircraft and commented: “We wanted to create an easy or online order will be for a skateboard kit or
marine industries on an international level. to use website, which was uncomplicated veneer pack; that’s the best thing about this
Apart from the highly figured burls and sliced to navigate and would appeal to a whole job. We love the interaction with customers
veneers, Laurence has built a partnership with range of sectors, from DIY to manufacturers.” whether that’s over the phone or a visit in
a supplier, which means he’s now able to offer Within three months, Callum, with the help person. On many occasions, customers have
coloured, smoked and engineered veneers. of Harry Conquest, had built the first website. called us and booked a visit because they’re
With a background in web development, Harry after a certain look or colour and we always try
Web development and Callum worked together to get the site up our best to help them; we’ll even email photos
With the business expanding, Laurence made and running, and importantly, taking orders. beforehand if required, and on one occasion,
the decision to employ Gavin Campbell in 2001. Always striving to achieve the best and yet veneer was even purchased using Facetime!”
Coming from a retail background, Gavin is very at the same time trying to see the website from Laurence goes on to explain that they also
customer service focused and having him on a customer’s point of view, The Wood Veneer encourage customers to send in photos of
board gives Laurence more flexibility in terms Hub was initially launched in 2013 although has where and how the veneers have been used
of travelling around and sourcing veneers for since undergone numerous redevelopments. and add these to the website’s blog area:
various customers. Laurence pointed out his desire to utilise “It always gives us a buzz to see what our
In 2012, Laurence’s son Callum also joined the internet and make the website very easy products have been transformed into.”
Contemporary colours and natural timbers are If you prefer a traditional look, burl veneer is … while the more adventurous can opt for one
all part of the range stocked in all manner of species… of many composite designs
The Peel & Stick range is currently very popular To use, you simply pull the backing paper … and once on the substrate, apply pressure
and available in a decent range of species away, ready for application… with a ‘J’ roller to ensure a good bond

FEATURE Freed veneers
that the pallet was holding around £200,000

worth of veneers….
Something for everyone

Despite the obvious areas where such exquisite
veneers are used, Freed Veneers have their feet
firmly on the ground and will sell the smallest of
veneers to the hobbyist looking to make a trinket
box, to customers working for multi-millionaire
clients and buying vast amounts. Simply put,
no customer is too big or too small.
Best of all, if you don’t want traditional burls,
Starter packs are also available for those wishing Alternatively, how about this fabulous Hawaiian quartersawn or other fancy natural veneer, there’s
to have a go at a smaller project koa at £250 per sq.m… a whole range of contemporary coloured varieties,
engineered boards with composite construction,
Peel & Stick range Highly prized veneers and much more beyond. Chances are, if you have
From my own point of view, it’s always But of course, outside of the more traditional something in your mind’s eye that you’d like to
nice to speak to people who’re so passionate veneers – from decorative thinner ones to the make but are struggling to source a particular
and enthusiastic about their business, and in more durable and thicker construction veneers veneer or material to achieve a unique look,
Laurence and his team, you get that in spades. for higher traffic areas – it’s the exotics that Freed will likely stock it, or if not, be able to
I was also given the lowdown on the wide range have the ‘wow’ factor. The warehouse is racked get hold of it.
of veneers and products they stock, in addition out with thousands of leaves of veneer, and Looking at the stunning images showing
to the tools required to do the job. So, you can while some can be purchased at a snip, highly these veneers in use, and taking into account
get top quality advice on timbers, as well as expert prized examples carry a much heftier price the company’s impressive client portfolio, this
knowledge on how to prepare and lay the veneers. tag. Gavin showed me some white ebony; is definitely testament to the use of veneers
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used to paint a bit – not masterpieces
I by any stretch of the imagination – but

then for some reason, I stopped. It may’ve
been due to moving and no longer having
the space, or possibly some other issue, but of
late I’ve noticed a spate of appealing exhibitions
at Tate Modern. As a result, the urge to make
an awful mess with paints came upon me again,
so I decided to buy a student set of acrylics, a
tub of gesso, along with some painting knives.
When I painted in the past, I used to lay
the canvas on the kitchen table, but this
time round I fancied an easel, so I started by
looking online. The type I had in mind was a
large studio easel, and having trawled around
various websites looking for ideas, I eventually
settled on two basic versions: an H-shaped one
1 The starting point for my artist’s easel was

an old futon bed frame
with a central post on which the shelves sat;

and a single upright, which only supported
the shelves and canvas’ middle. I decided to
go for the H-frame owing to its sturdiness,
as it’d support the large panels I intend to use.
The problem I had was the cost, being
anywhere from a couple of hundred pounds
to over a thousand. Considering that there
couldn’t be more than £30 to £40 worth of
timber involved, I went off to the woodpile
to see what was available.
Timber supply
My woodpile is increasingly well stocked, but I
didn’t really want to build the thing out of black
walnut, maple or elm. It’s going to get abused,
covered in paint and all sorts of unpleasantness,
so furniture-grade wood would therefore be a
complete waste. On the other hand, I didn’t want
to build a plywood and MDF monstrosity. Time
for a cuppa and a think...
... Then I had a light bulb moment. Almost 20
years ago when we moved into our one-bedroom
flat in London, we bought a futon-type sofa bed
for the occasional guest who might pass through.
The mattress has long since fallen apart but the
wooden frame has been sat in the attic for the
past six years. Thinking that there must surely
be enough timber in a sofa bed to build an easel
with, I pulled it all out and set to work recycling it.
It was surprisingly easy to dismantle, a few well-
aimed mallet swings and the battle was over –
at least, I thought it was. In reality the enemy had
simply slipped from the battle-field leaving nasty

Sofa to easel PROJECT
SOFA
at each corner. The H-frame was next.
The rebates on what had been the slats
in the sofa back slotted into rebates in
what had been the sides, to give me the
basic frame shape I was after. I glued
them in place and then nailed them in
SO GOOD
for extra security.
The centre post was formed from one
long section of sofa, which I ripped along
its length on the bandsaw to provide a
channel through which to pass the shelf
locking mechanism. I could also set a block
into it to hold the shelves at 90°.
The easel shelves were fairly simple
constructions. The lower shelf is slightly
Itching to paint again, Mike Riley reuses the frame different in as much as it has an L-shaped
from an old futon sofa bed to make himself an easel profile to provide a slightly deeper surface
2 The timber, which looks like engineered 3 Marking one piece from another 4 Detail – end of the centre post
beech, cleaned up nicely
surprises in the shape of a million nails signs of their previous life; some had rebates for a panel to sit on. I’m not sure what the
embedded in the wood behind. It took the formed on the end, some sections had various wood used for the lower shelf is, but it gave
best part of an afternoon, armed with a pair holes in, etc. I wasn’t concerned with the holes off a fine unpleasant reddish dust when put
of pliers, to remove the nails and even then – there was nothing that’d get in the way of through the bandsaw. It planed well, though
I didn’t manage to get them all. Some, the what I laughingly refer to as my design. and took an attractive finish from the iron.
pliers simply cut the heads off leaving the The shelves are moved by means of
shank embedded, while a couple just refused Four steps releasing a bolt, which runs through the
to be moved altogether. As most of the metal I broke the build down into four sections, shelf and guide-block assembly, through
work had been inserted in a uniform fashion, choosing and preparing the material from the centre post and into a threaded insert
I was able to plan my cuts around them, and so the pile as I went – these consisted of set in a clamp block located on the easel’s
pieces with the recalcitrant nails became waste. H-frame, base, shelves and the support. reverse. I made the bolts from 8mm threaded
Eventually I had a pile of stock timber. On closer The base was simple: four pieces joined by rod, which have a knob on the end, by means
examination, it appears to be a kind of engineered lap joints at each end gave me a basic footprint of a threaded insert and dome nut. I liberally
beech, engineered in as much as sections of it for the easel. I drilled the sides with a Forstner coated their inside surfaces with CA adhesive,
are made from smaller boards, which have been bit so that I could later fit a large dowel through which seems quite strong.
machined together with very fine finger joints. as a hinge between the frame and base. Once
The boards, as they were now, also showed the square base was constructed, I fitted a foot Finishing up
All that remained was the rear support,
which is simply two legs, one on either side,
that swing out and rest against the inside
of the base to hold up the front. Once the
supports were in place, I could move on
to the assembly phase.
The finished easel is quite stable and
sturdy and I’m pleased that the sofa bed
has been given a new lease of life rather
than ending its days in a landfill. Having
never had an easel before I’m looking
forward to trying it out, though I have to
win it back first from the boy who’s decided
that it’s better than the easel I made him a
5 Red dust from the mystery timber 6 The shelves are held by my bolt and block few years ago. His has a blackboard surface,
assembly, the dome nut held captive by lots however, so perhaps I should just give him
of CA adhesive my oils and take up the chalks instead!

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Living in workshop limbo – all part of my ongoing house move across the country – has thrown up some unexpected
challenges. All my timber, sheet materials, cramps and other equipment is currently stored in a shipping container,
so for extra security, I’d added a second padlock to the door handles. All well and good, until I needed my router
bits stored inside. There’d been a heavy frost, and with no spray lubricant I couldn’t release the lock, the key almost
shearing off in my hand. I thought of cutting through the boron carbide shackle, but my cordless angle grinder was
in a garage 70 miles away…
Thankfully, a local shoe repairer came to the rescue. He managed to cut a new key, copying the remains of the
old one, and hey presto! With several squirts of newly-acquired WD40, the lock was opened. I’ve since discovered
that boron carbide is used in tank armour and bulletproof vests, so I’m not sure an angle grinder would’ve made
much of an impression anyway!
When it comes to applying

Q&A finishes, don’t skimp on
BRUSHES FOR quality as far as brushes

are concerned. As with tools,
VARNISHES buy the best you can afford
Q Could you give me some tips on what type of brush is best for
finishing, please? I’m building some hardwood furniture and would
like to use a clear acrylic varnish, probably satin, rather than polyurethane,
but could do with a few pointers.
P Bates, Ascot
A Acrylic varnishes are certainly convenient as you can apply several

coats in a day. They don’t discolour pale timbers as polyurethanes
do, but the downside is that you’re likely to end up with brush marks
in the finish. Even with meticulous preparation this is difficult to avoid,
meaning you’ll end up having to sand the surface, rather than just denib
between coats. You should use a brush with synthetic rather than natural
bristles for water-based finishes, though using a foam pad will give better
results, particularly on wide, flat areas. For profiled edges you’ll need a
narrow brush, but don’t skimp on quality. As with tools, buy the best
brushes you can afford. Although much cheaper, foam pads deteriorate
fairly rapidly, so it’s worth buying several at a time
Q&A
FLATBIT OR
FORSTNER?
Q As I have various hardwood offcuts in the workshop, I’d like to use
them to make tealight and candle holders. These are likely to be about
45mm thick, but I’m not sure what sort of drill bit is best for boring the
holes, which need to be as neat as possible.
C Clements, Norwich
A For tealights you’ll need a bit about 40mm in diameter, though

for safety it’s best to use a glass or metal surround that’s recessed
into the timber. Buy these first and check the size before obtaining a bit.
The cheapest option is to use a flatbit, though its point is likely to poke
through the base of the wood, depending on hole depth. You could get
round this by filling each hole underneath with a suitable two-part filler
before sanding flush and finishing the timber. Cheap flatbits tend to
wobble slightly, resulting in slightly oversize holes. The tidiest hole will be produced by a Forstner bit, which creates a flat bottom
The tidiest hole will be produced by a Forstner bit, which creates a flat
bottom. More expensive than flatbits, these shouldn’t be used in a power Ensure to cramp your timber to the drillstand base, moving it for each hole.
drill held freehand. Ideally the bit should be fitted in a bench drill, or electric Check hole diameter on scrap softwood first, and always feed the bit
drill mounted in a drillstand. Avoid using any type of auger bit with threaded into the wood slowly to avoid burning. If it starts smoking, stop boring
tip. This will wrench the workpiece upwards as you lower it into the wood. and allow the bit to cool. Scrape off any resin deposits and resume boring

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SPRING PROJECT:
NEST BOXES
TWO FOR
THE
BIRDS
Takes:
Half a day
Tools you’ll need:
Hand tools, jigsaw,
sander, cordless drill,
drillstand. Optional:
router, mitre saw
for shaping the corners and if you plan to make This sparrow box measures 520mm long
Phil Davy’s simple several nest boxes, then a mitre saw will save and 245mm high at the back – before adding
tit and sparrow boxes you loads of time. Although it may be tempting, the roof – which is angled at 70°. Like the
are a win-win all round: don’t add a perch; birds don’t actually need them.
For easier access you could hinge the lid, though
blue tit box, all softwood is 20mm thick.
the birds will love them you should only need to remove this once a year Box positioning
and they’re very easy to clean out the box. A couple of narrow strips With the seasons becoming less predictable
of wood glued inside will help young to reach than ever, it’s hard to know exactly when’s
to construct the entrance/exit hole on their first expedition the best time to position a nest box, although
With several species of our native bird population into the new world. the RSPB suggests autumn. Birds tend to check
in decline, most of us will want to do what we out potential homes in autumn and winter, while
can to help reverse the situation. A simple nesting Terraced housing blue tits choose February or even March for
box is probably the most basic woodwork project, Sparrows are a lot more sociable than raising their young. It’s unlikely potential visitors
but will be appreciated by anyone who has a soft most garden birds and like to nest in colonies. will take to a new box immediately, so fixing one
spot for our feathered friends. It’s a good way Terraced boxes with space for several residents in place now will give birds a chance to get used
to use up softwood offcuts, but do avoid using are popular and easy to make, with internal to it. Don’t expect it to have residents in the first
pressure-treated timber. Alternatively you dividers creating individual nest spaces with few months, or even a year, however. The nest
could use exterior plywood, though obviously separate entrance holes. Don’t worry too much box I originally built remained empty for nine
not MDF or any material intended for interior use. about grain direction on adjacent pieces here, months or more and had its first tentative
This is a real hammer and nails job, with a spot though if this were furniture it‘d be a different visitors in early January.
of PVA here and there. You don’t really need any matter. Nest boxes will be at the mercy of the For more information on nest box hole
power tools, apart from a drill. A jigsaw is handy elements, so occasional splits are inevitable. sizes and positioning, visit www.rspb.org.

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NEST BOX
1 Mark out the front and back sections using 2 Cut front, rear and side pieces to size with a 3 Front and back are tapered towards the bottom;
a combination square; the roof is pitched at 45° fine-toothed hand saw or mitre saw mark and cut with a jigsaw, then clean up with
a plane
4 Cramp front and back together and trim upper 5 The blue tit box entrance hole should be 25mm 6 Glue and pin the front to the sides, followed by the
edges with a bench plane, checking for square diameter; mark the centre and drill with a flatbit back; pre-drill nail holes to prevent wood splitting
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7 Trim lower edges flush with a plane, working 8 Draw around a coin to form curved corners on 9 Clean up curves with a sanding drum in a
in from the ends towards the middle to avoid the roof sections; carefully cut with a jigsaw drillstand or abrasive block. Repeat for front
breakout corners of the base
10 Glue and pin roof sections together at 90°; 11 The base’s upper edges are chamfered at 30°; 12 Form a keyhole slot for the screw in the back
make the joint slightly proud and plane flush mark with a gauge and plane to the lines by drilling 10mm and 5mm holes, 10mm apart;
when dry join up with a jigsaw
13 Profile the box’s front vertical edges with a router 14 Punch all nail holes below the surface and 15 Glue and nail the box base in place, checking
fitted with a bearing-guided rounding-over cutter apply exterior filler; drill a couple of drainage holes that the overhang on each side is identical; rear
in the base edges should be flush
16 Sand the box and roof section, then remove 17 Drill roof holes and fix to the box with 40mm 18 Brush on two coats of suitable exterior water-
arrises; add internal strips before fixing the roof screws; the rear edge is flush with the box’s reverse based finish, but leave the inside surfaces bare

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1 Cut the ends and internal dividers to length using 2 Saw front and rear panels to size, then, using a 3 Glue front, rear and end sections together and
a mitre saw; top edges are angled at 70° bench plane, bevel the top edge of both pieces to cramp; add nails, pre-drilling the holes to stop splits
match the ends
4 Check internal dividers slide into the box; these 5 Cut the bottom to size for a snug fit inside the 6 Mark centres and bore 32mm holes with a flatbit,
can be glued and pinned at any stage box; glue and pin, punching nails below the surface remembering to cramp the offcut underneath
7 When the glue has dried, trim ends flush with a 8 To soften edges, rout with a rounding-over or 9 Drill holes in the back and saw to form keyhole
plane; note one entry hole is at the end of the box chamfer bit; fill nail holes and sand the box slots; you’ll need 5mm screws for this due to the
box’s weight
10 Check top edges are flush, trimming with a 11 Cut the top to size and round front corners; drill 12 Choose your location and fix the sparrow box
finely-set plane if necessary; tidy up internal arrises and screw to the box, checking the overhang is equal high up on a wall, preferably under the eaves

PROJECT Single bed for a tight space
JESSICA’S
BED
Tasked with building a ‘grown up’ bed for his young granddaughter,
David Long had to maximise available space as well as incorporating
integrated storage boxes that would fit neatly underneath
aving recently celebrated her the head and footboard width were set at TIME TAKEN & COST
H fourth birthday, it was time for my

granddaughter, Jessica, to move up
from her cot bed to a ‘big girl’s’ bed.
In order to maximise the remaining floorspace/toy
area, it needed to fit into an alcove that was just
860mm. We decided to use an IKEA 800 ×
2,000mm MALFORS mattress and LURÖY
slatted bed base, which after allowing 5mm all
round gave me just 50mm maximum remaining
width for the side rails! Ultimately, each side
• Ignoring the initial sizing and acclimatising
of timber, the actual construction time was
over two weekends, plus a few evenings
for sanding and varnishing
870mm wide between skirting boards. This was rail finished at approximately 23mm thick. • Approximate cost of materials – £240
too narrow for all identified UK bed frames – Other main target dimensions included a • Whitewood and sheet of 12mm ply – £120
including 2ft 6in mattress ones – and the IKEA headboard height of 840mm and footboard – mainly because I asked for it to be planed
continental ones – 800mm wide mattresses. Up height of approximately 600mm, with both to 25mm, which came from ex 32mm stock
went the familiar cry of “Granddad can build one” tops shaped similar to the previous cot bed. • IKEA mattress and slats – £95
and shown in this article is the making of that bed. The top of the mattress height from the floor • Three packs of Screwfix 40mm castor
This project also gave me a great opportunity was set to 530mm and needed to be 40mm
wheels – £7.50
to use my new Festool Domino jointer. above the top of the side rail. The side rail
• Dowel nuts and bolts – approximately
bottoms needed to be between 300-350mm
£4 from eBay
Design & dimension constraints from the floor. Finally, three identical storage
Width was the overriding factor for this project, bins, on wheels and as deep as possible, also • Varnish from B&Q in light oak satin – £15
along with the requirement to maximise space had to be accommodated – these ended up • Festool Domino jointer – best not mention
under the bed with movable storage bins. To being 800mm deep × 650mm wide × 260mm that in case my wife reads this!
give a bit of allowance for out-of-square walls, internal height.
CUTTING LIST
Sort Quantity Description Length (L) Width (W) Thickness (T) Material Notes
1 2 Head leg 780 94 20 Softwood
2 1 Headboard fill 672 430 20 Softwood
3 2 Foot leg 530 94 20 Softwood
4 1 Footboard fill 672 515 20 Softwood
5 2 Head/tailboard top shape 860 59 20 Softwood Longer as these top the
legs as well as the infill
6 2 Frame side 2,000 180 20 Softwood
7 2 Slat support 2,000 40 30 Softwood
8 3 Drawer front 650 310 12 12mm ply
9 3 Storage back 526 263 12 12mm ply
10 3 Storage base 800 550 12 12mm ply
11 6 Storage side 800 263 12 12mm ply
12 6 Castor holder 800 40 20 Softwood
3 Wheel packs Screwfix 65240 £7.50
1 IKEA MALFORS mattress 2,000 800 120 £80
1 Slat rail 2,000 800 40 £15
Please note that all dimensions are in millimetres

Fig.1 SketchUp diagram of bed frame and storage – front...
Design I referenced a photo of the cot bed and I use the ‘Optimik’ sheet material program
As is my usual approach, I created a 3D design adjusted the sketchUp arc and circle tools to get the best component layout on a sheet
in SketchUp (Figs.1 & 2), using separate layers until I got somewhere close. I then overlaid and the timber yard accepts this and cuts
for the main topics – headboard, footboard, a 50mm grid on this section and printed it the components at no extra cost. Once home,
frame, drawers, etc. With design constraints full-size, so it could be used as a template. I converted the whitewood cutting list into
sorted and the mattress/slat combination lengths of 2.4m, then marked and cut the
chosen – as this influenced the side rail Materials component parts so that the best wood
widths and positioning – the design was To keep costs down, the bed was constructed was used in the most visible parts – top of
fairly straightforward as it uses rectangles. from local – independent – timber yard the headboard and tailboard. All the timber
I imported the 40mm wheel design as a whitewood, planed to 25mm, at a standard was then left in a bedroom for a few weeks
model from the 3D warehouse. In order to 94mm width, except for the side rails at to stabilise (photo 1), before being lightly
create the curves for the head/footboard, 180mm and 12mm ply for the storage unit. planed back to flat and a finished thickness
of 23mm. The only hardware needed were
4 × M6 × 20mm dowel nuts and 75mm bolts
– to fit the side rails to the ends – and four
sets of 40mm castors for the storage units.
Headboard & tailboard

Both the headboard and tailboard follow
the same process (photo 2). I chose to use my
new Festool Domino jointer for all construction,
but dowels or biscuits will also do the job.
One of the Domino’s benefits that I began
to appreciate quite quickly is that it has tight,
loose and looser mortise width settings.
1 Head and footboard timbers ready to stick 2 Building up the headboard panel Using the tight one on both joint halves,
3 Marking Domino positions for the leg 4 Tight Domino mortises in the panel 5 Draw dowel fitting the breadboard legs

Fig.2 ... and back
with the Domino pin registered gives (photo 6). Once done, the top Domino and 7mm bolt hole (photo 10) and two Domino
an exact alignment, unlike biscuits. When top of the leg were glued, with dowels, then slots (photo 11). The bottom slot is tight to
jointing the panel boards, subsequent fitted and glued into the panel to retain the tight – the reference one – and the top slot tight
mortises could utilise the loose setting leg, but allowing the panel to move as needed to loose – to allow easier assembly while still
to make assembly easier as the alignment (photo 7). The remaining three Dominos preventing twist. This is a straightforward task
stays registered by the first tight joint. weren’t glued into the leg. once clearly marked and the reference defined
With the headboard panel glued and The final headboard top was then Dominoed – position for the bottom of the side rail.
trimmed to size, the legs needed to be to the top of the legs and panel (photo 8) and
fitted. I was concerned that the solid wood the shape marked from the template (photo 9), Side rail fittings
panel would move, so attached the legs cut with a jigsaw and trimmed with a router The side rails are just straight pieces of timber
using the breadboard technique normally bearing-guided cutter. I only just got away that require a 10mm diameter hole to be drilled
employed on dining tables – I found the with positioning the Domino above the leg, for the dowel nut, a 7mm hole for the bolt from
Domino method on a YouTube video. First, as the curve came very close to exposing it. the end that accurately meets this, and Domino
the Domino positions were marked and cut The final work on the ends is to drill a slots aligned to those in the legs. For the nut and
in the panel using the ‘tight’ setting (photo 3).
The top Domino in the leg was also cut tight
(photo 4) – referenced from the top of the
leg, which is flush with the top of the panel
at this point; this formed the ‘lock’ and was
ultimately glued. The next two leg mortises
were cut on the loose setting and the final
lower one on the widest setting. The Dominos
were glued into the panel but not the leg,
then dry assembled. Blind draw dowel holes
were then drilled (photo 5), the leg removed
and dowel holes in the Dominos elongated 6 Dowel holes enlarged for movement 7 Leg mortises cut wider for movement
8 Top board fitted to headboard 9 Top shape template from 1:1 printout 10 Drilling template for the leg bolt hole

11 Side rail Domino locations in leg 12 Jig for the side rail, dowel nut fitting 13 Dry fit of frame – it fitted first time!
14 Dominos for the storage box front 15 Glue-up of box frame 16 View of wheels from base box underside
bolt holes, I created a simple jig from scrap 63 The hole for the dowel nut is 10mm diameter on side rails. I opted for 40mm wheels with
× 38mm CLS timber and a piece of ply with a 90° and needs to be deep enough so that the a threaded fitting into ’T’ nuts (photo 17),
angle (photo 12). Using a pillar drill and 7mm bit, centre is aligned with the bolt centre. In my as I thought this gave more scope for height
an accurate hole was drilled, which was centred case, the timber thickness was 23mm and adjustment. I did make an error in the SketchUp
so that it was exactly half the side rail’s thickness. the dowel nut 20mm, so the centre needed design – the side rails are 50mm wide, but the
This was then screwed to the ply such that the tobe at 11.5mm with a hole drilled to a depth wheel swivel isn’t centred, so the actual centre
ply edge could reference the bottom of the rail. of 21.5mm. Don’t buy a 25mm dowel nut for of the ’T’ nut is 40mm from the edge, not 25mm.
For the other end, in order to keep the same face 25mm timber unless you want to drill right With the drawers assembled, it was then just
reference, I just unscrewed the jig and reversed it. through and have it exposed. Finally, the timber a case of sanding, varnishing and delivering the
Due to the CLS’ thickness, this gives the support for the slats is screwed on – its position bed to one very happy four-year-old who still, two
accuracy required to guide the drill bit – I used a such that the mattress, when placed on the months later, has to show it to visitors, telling
Colt 7mm pen drill, which was the length required. slats, ends up 40mm higher than the side rail. them how she doesn’t like it, she loves it!
The storage units

Another discovered benefit of the Domino is
that the 4mm Dominos can be used in 12mm
ply; this made assembly straightforward once
the offsets had been determined to Domino
the front (photo 14), which overhangs the sides
and hides the wheel rails – I just practised on
scrap first.
I designed the storage units based on a
project featured on the Axminster Tools website,
entitled ‘how to make multi-purpose storage
units’. Using this method allows you to keep
17 Close-up of wheel fitted to the support maximum storage depth by having the wheels 18 Several views of the fitted storage
19 In situ with slats in place... 20 ... and with mattress fitted 21 Headboard detail

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GETTING BACK TO
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New to turning or need a bit of a refresher in terms of spindle
turning tools and their uses? Great news if so as Les Thorne
gets back to basics and covers each tool in detail
I once heard a woodturning club member commenting on why some vases that aren’t particularly taxing, but do contain all elements of the
demonstrators feel the need to take an audience back to basics, remarking simple shapes, and also importantly, a margin for error. I see a lot of
that beads and coves just didn’t interest him. That’s a thought-provoking work both here and abroad which is turned very well, and I’m sure that
statement as there’s very little woodturning that doesn’t contain convex the method to produce them varies hugely. I can remember seeing some
and concave shapes. fantastic work from a turner over a period of years and I always admired
Practice makes perfect is a saying that’s often bandied about and his form and finish. I jumped at the chance to see him demonstrate and
obviously this is true, but when it comes to turning, good practice is what’s was absolutely amazed at how he turned; it was the polar opposite to
important. I like my students to produce projects while perfecting their the way in which I would’ve done it! I may have been able to produce
tooling techniques rather than just creating endless shapes. the items more quickly, but they weren’t necessarily better. Overleaf
There’s simple projects, such as dibbers, foot massagers and bud we’ll take a look at each of the commonly-used spindle turning tools.

TURNING Spindle basics
THE SPINDLE ROUGHING GOUGE
2 The tool is best sharpened using a platform to

set the angle. Placing marker pen on the bevel
will show whether or not you’re grinding the
correct angle
1 Like most tools, they come in many sizes with the majority being forged versions, which can be expensive. 3 The angle is around 40° although the majority
Ideally, this tool shouldn’t be used on faceplate work, such as bowls of spindle roughing gouges have an angle higher
than that; this diminishes its cutting effectiveness
4 The tool is presented to the wood with the right 5 I like to present the tool at right angles and use 6 Using the centre for initial cutting allows the
hand down and the handle tucked into the body the centre to turn away the timber’s square corners tool’s wings to remain sharp. You can now utilise
these for the finishing cuts
7 The tool can be used for shaping curves but

ensure the bevel remains in contact with the THE SKEW CHISEL
timber, as the tool has a tendency to run back 1 The skew is often seen as the bad boy of turning because it’s difficult to master but well worth
if you go onto the edge persevering with. There’s many different types available, as shown above

2 My preferred skew is a 13mm version with rolled 3 If you need to sharpen on a platform, try to get 4 Here I’ve ground off the skew’s heel; it negates
edge; this stops it sticking on the toolrest. Sharpening your hands in a position that allows you to slide the fact that the tool is hollow ground, otherwise
it on a jig gives consistent results every time the tool sideways it could mark the wood. The angle across the top
is around 15°
5 The tool is ground to an angle of around 20°; this 6 I‘ve sprayed a piece of pine black to make it easier 7 The stance used is normal for most of the tools.
will allow it to easily slice through the timber’s fibres to see the cuts made. I’ve marked the area that’ll be The left hand is generally over the tool, which creates
cut in from square to round a tunnel for it to be rotated in
8 The tool is presented with the left-hand bevel 9 If you repeat the process, working the tool slightly 10 You can see that I’m now shaping the left-hand
at right angles to the work and the longer point to the right each time, you should create a square side into a curve with a slicing cut through the
downwards. Lift the handle to slice into the wood pommel on the left timber’s end-grain
11 If used correctly, you’ll only cut using the tool’s 12 A perfect pommel – the curve will need very 13 The spindle roughing gouge won’t leave a great
point. If you start to see dust appear on the skew’s little sanding as the finish off the skew is so good. finish, especially on pine. The skew is now presented
bevel, you’re very close to having a catch The stock to the right is removed down to round with its centre cutting and bevel rubbing
using the spindle roughing gouge

TURNING Spindle basics
14 Here you can see the quality of cut achieved 15 One little tip when carrying out a planing cut is 16 The skew chisel is most famously regarded as
using the skew compared to the spindle roughing to control the tool by sliding your little finger along a shaping tool, especially when it comes to turning
gouge. The only time this cut won’t work is on the toolrest; this controls the depth and direction beads. Here I’ve cut a one-sided ‘V’ to mark out the
really hard, dense woods of cut bead’s position
17 I like to remove a little off the bead’s edge before 18 I like to turn the main shape in one pass; this’ll 19 The perfect bead. The black line at the top shows
shaping it. I position the skew more to one side and generally give you the best opportunity for a good that I haven’t changed the diameter. A bead should
using the long point, just slice off the edge shape. Moving your body round as the tool advances look as if the wood’s been parted and the bead
helps to avoid catches simply inserted
THE SPINDLE GOUGE
20 The round skew has a few advantages: it’ll 21 The other benefit of the 10mm skew is that 1 Spindle gouges are available in all manner of sizes:
make a ‘V’ just as you can with the ordinary you can cut spigots and tenons much quicker in the far one is a forged version whereas most modern
version, although I also find it easier to sharpen comparison to a parting tool ones are manufactured from round bar with a flute
milled out
2 Set the grinder platform so that the tool’s bevel 3 Rotate the tool against the grindstone. As you 4 If you find sharpening difficult to master and believe
is a perfect match onto the wheel. On my grinder, near the side, slide the tool up the wheel, as shown it’s not easy to learn, then one of the many available
I’ve cut the platform away; this allows me to better here; this will put the required fingernail profile on grinding jigs will provide you with a good repeatable
position my hands the tool shape and sharpness

5 A good working angle on the spindle gouge is 6 The gouge is presented to the timber with the 7 Now that the tool is cutting on the other side,
around 40°. Going to 35° would be better for bevel at right angles to the wood. A small forwards only take small amounts of material from each
shaping and 45° is better suited to hollowing movement makes a cut side until the cove gets wider
8 You must keep your right hand low throughout 9 Cutting a bead with the gouge is very similar to 10 To round over the spindle’s end, start with the
the cut; this will allow the bevel to rub. If you’re not cutting one with a skew, but due to the bevel angle, bevel on the wood in a position where the tool will
achieving a good finish, it’s often because the tool this won’t give you a narrow cut to the side start cutting, with the minimum required movement
is held too horizontal
11 As the tool makes its way through the shape, 12 The spindle gouge excels at cleaning across 13 Hollowing egg cups, boxes, etc. is best carried
you’ll need to lift the handle as the wood gets smaller end-grain. As you can see, the bevel is positioned out using the spindle gouge. The pencil shows the
in diameter; this ensures the bevel is kept in contact according to the cutting angle I want to achieve 11 o’clock position of the tool’s flute
with the wood
14 Once the gouge has drilled a small hole in the 15 As the hole gets deeper, you’ll need to close the 16 If you decrease the depth of cut as you near the
centre, it’s pivoted out by moving the handle away flute off slightly as you come up the hollowed area’s finished shape, a pretty good finish can be achieved.
from the body side. The pencil is now telling me it’s at 10 o’clock The denser the wood, the better the results you can
expect to achieve

Modifying existing pieces TECHNICAL
1 The cabinet – originally twice this

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’m not a magician: no top hat, no
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just a little common sense and if you read to
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2 ... but now, there’s plenty of storage room inside

TECHNICAL Modifying existing pieces
3 The bookcase – really useful now it’s shorter and not just for books
From cathedral to cabinet three-ply. I inherited this piece from my however, it was twice this width, another
Let’s start with the cabinet shown on the grandmother who bought it at auction. I 18in higher, and empty of any interior
previous page (photo 1), in solid English oak, believe it started life as a vestment cupboard fittings except for a metal hanging rail;
except for the panels, which are oak-faced in Exeter Cathedral. When it came to me, very heavy and far too big for a small modern
house. And the two panelled doors, which
you can see, were originally side-by-side,
forming the top parts of two long doors.
With a soft-headed mallet, I knocked
it apart, cut some joints and glued it back
together. Some of the left-over ply from
the lower part of the doors was used to
make shelves (photo 2). Honestly, it’s
not that difficult.
The long & the short of it

Now, if you’d please look at the bookcase
pictured above (photo 3) and imagine it
nearly three times as long and without
the drawers or backboard. That was its
original layout.
I’d made one for a friend, and then
made this for myself, from parana pine,
which was fashionable at the time. So to
start with, there was the middle section
you see here and similar extensions at either
end. On moving house, it was far too long,
so I sawed off the two outer parts and made
good the exterior faces. At this point, I decided
it was looking rather chunky and cut stopped
chamfers on the front edges, then painted it.
It stood in the hall by the front door until
I decided that a couple of drawers would be
4 The desk – in this instance, smaller is more convenient for the space useful, so set to work with some MDF and

5 Yes, I’ll admit it, you can see the join in the walnut cross-banding 6 The kitchen table features an enlarged top...
scrap mahogany – never throw those odds 15in square, supported on turned spindle Sadly, it obviously fell apart. I can’t
and ends away – for the drawer surrounds legs, beautifully polished and very elegant. remember for certain what happened
and fronts. And the backboard – let’s be a If you’d saw it up, she said, we’d have three to the various bits, but let’s just say that,
bit classy and call it a pediment – is American nice little coffee tables. I did. And we didn’t. in those days, we had open fires.
cherry – from Thorogood’s in Ardleigh, Essex
– and it’s a beautiful timber to work.
Smaller is better
I helped a friend to move house, the desk
shown in photo 4 was left over, and he gave it
to me. It was just too long for where I wanted
it to be placed, so there was only one solution:
after removing the fake leather top and checking
the grain direction, I made two saw cuts across
the middle, about 380mm apart, closing the gap
by bringing the two sawn edges together and
reusing the timber, screwing it to the underside.
Yes, you can see the join in the walnut cross-
banding (photo 5), but it’s nothing to worry about.
Bigger is better
The kitchen table in photo 6 has a black-and-
white check plastic top, which, with a growing
family, was proving a little on the small side.
So, with some beech-faced ply and four battens
screwed to the underside, we gained about
another 3sq.ft (photo 7). Useful and worth it.
A whatnot warning
So far, so good, but I did make one serious
mistake and, in my defence, I claim teenage
ignorance. My mother had a Victorian mahogany
whatnot: four shelves above each other, about 7 ... which provided more space for a growing family

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OFFERED Wadkin EQ spindle moulder – a serious Record Power DX500

Bosch GOF 2000 CE professional router – industrial quality machine – two spindle dust & chip extractor;
unused; £125. Also, antique Stanley 50 plough speeds (v-drive belt), cast-iron body, table & floor-standing – 85l
plane – boxed; appears to be unused; £100 fences. Net weight: 610kg – spring pressure, capacity; £50 – selling
07836 585 984 (Derby) 5Hp motor, 150 × 450mm fences, 1¹₄⁄ in top due to lack of space
piece; selection of tools including a pair of 01908 510 618
Piece of elm – 76 ×14 × 2in; selection of Oertli panel-raising cutterheads, adjustable (Milton Keynes)
hardwood turning blanks in various sizes; & fixed groovers, spacers, serrated cutterhead,
different sets of Victorian staircase spindles rebate heads, plus assortment of pre-profiled
– call for further details and prices cutters. Can be seen working – manufacturer’s
07833 988 071 (West Yorkshire) machine leaflet available on request. Buyer to Axminster Craft
arrange removal from workshop & transport; AC118CE cyclone
Rexon 5in thicknesser £2,500 or sensible offers dust extractor
– in good condition; 01507 533 421 / 07848 829 335 (Lincs) – two-years-old; in
£50. Also, Wolf drill excellent condition;
stand – unused; £30 £350; buyer collects
– buyer collects 07931 678 286
07794 288 250 (Leeds) (Birmingham)
Record PT260 WANTED

twin blade planer/ Tyre for Tormek 2000/T8 drive
thicknesser – good wheel, or complete drive wheel
condition; includes 01793 771 898 (Wiltshire)
base cabinet &
push pad; £275 Kity combination machine (or similar)
– buyer collects – must feature saw, planer, mortiser,
01884 821 603 Axminster AWVSL 1000 lathe – no chuck – with spindle moulder, etc. Carriage paid
(Devon) 10 various chisels, tailstock chuck and Axminster +087 2275266 (Ireland)
CH39FE magnetic light; £450 (ONO)
Spear and Jackson 01892 770 921 (Cheshire) Australian-made Symtec woodturning
& Lloyd Davies lathe; in sound condition; must be complete
Sovereign saws – 22in Scheppach 2010 table saw with sliding table with toolrest – excellent price paid
& 8in – plus planes & & side extension; £275 01454 260 395 (Berkeley)
four other tools; £35 07940 704 570 (Lincoln)
07836 585 984 Three-jaw chuck for mortiser attachment
(Bakewell) 30cm belt & Kit K5. Attaches to planer cutterblock with
15cm disc sander left-hand thread – both 12mm
– complete & on 01302 817 889 (Doncaster)
portable stand; in very
good condition; £50 Stanley No.1 plane & Stanley No.2 plane
01322 664 388 – one of each wanted by novice collector
(Kent) 01572 723 976 (Rutland)
Stanley, Record Woodworking tools: planes by Norris, Spiers,

& GTL planes – all in Mathieson, Preston, Slater, etc. brass braces,
excellent condition; interesting rules & spirit levels; top prices paid,
£90 – willing to auction prices beaten
sell separately 01647 432 841 (Devon)
Sedgwick planer/thicknesser – 12 × 9in, 50in 01322 664 388 (Kent)
table, cast-iron, single-phase, heavy-duty Woodworking hand tools, especially old wood
machine, not heavily used, in great condition; Hobbies treadle fret saw – circa 1948 – in good & metal planes, wanted by collector. Write to Mr
£1,250 – buyer collects condition; collection only B Jackson, 10 Ayr Close, Stamford PE9 2TS or call
07976 352 408 / 01707 331 834 (Herts) 01580 891 021 (Kent) 01780 751 768 (Lincs)
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This month’s selection includes a sideboard that showcases
the maker’s hard work and skill in addition to a classic piece
TAKE by woodturner Pat Carroll, who demonstrated at the recently
held North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show
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‘1988’ sideboard in European oak by Waters & Acland Furniture School – @watersandacland
1 – alumni Sam Attard – @samuelattardfurniture so named owing to the number of router 5
passes taken to complete the doors’ patterning
Slim custom briefcase, by @jmlmodern – made for a gemsmith to house and show off
2 gemstones. Note the four-way bookmatch on the lace redwood burl, which happens to
be one of the maker’s favourite design aspects
A pair of side tables in Swiss pear and oak, by Tong Cabinetmakers

3 – @tongcabinetmakers
’Hiisi’, 2022, by Kustaa Saksi – @kustaasaksi – in collaboration with Gallery FUMI –

4 @gallery_fumi – a unique cabinet combining oak with woven fabric made of Japanese
paper developed at TextielMuseum – @textielmuseum – in The Netherlands. Exhibited at
PAD – @padesignart – London. “The project takes its inspiration from cabinets of curiosities,
hiding a myth of Hiisi, a mythological creature or locality, best known for appearing in Finnish
mythology. It’s a sequel to my earlier cabinet ‘Iku-Turso’ (2021) developed together with
Nikari from Finland” Photograph courtesy of @penguinseggphoto
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‘Time in Decay’, 2021, by Pat Carroll – @patcarroll_woodturning – sycamore and metal @woodworker_mag – for regular
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