Arbortech Mini Carver MKII
The Mini Carver MkII is fitted with Arbotech’s latest 1,000W motor. Whether shaping, sculpting or sanding it has plenty of power and more. The Arbortech Mini Carver is a hugely versatile power carving tool. From rough shaping to sculpting, texturing, and sanding, the Mini Carver can do it all. The Mini Carver’s narrow, extended neck offers greater access into small areas. This is a perfect...
Auriou Curved Cabinet Maker's Rasp
Useful for shaping the buttock areas for chair seats and for other concave shaping work. This 10" cabinet rasp is stitched on the underside only and is curved along its length.
Size - 250mm x 32mm x 5.5mm Grain 9
Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Chisels
The Auriou Traditional Stonecarving Chisels are meticulously crafted for exceptional performance in soft stone and marble carving. Available in a wide range of sizes from 4mm to 30mm, these chisels provide precise control and durability for various sculpting tasks. Their traditional design ensures they meet the high standards expected by professional stone carvers.
Sizes Available: 4mm, 6mm,...
Benchcrafted Classic Leg Vice Base Hardware
In the 19th and early 20th century, many vocational schools and commercial shops in France and its colonies were outfitted with Roubo-style benches and metal leg vice hardware. French hardware is typically made entirely of metal, whereas hardware from Britain and America usually features a T-shaped iron casting fitted with a sliding wooden handle. Benchcrafted designed theirs around the French model...
Crucible Sliding Bevel
For some woodworkers – particularly chairmakers – a small sliding bevel that locks tightly is an essential tool. Most inexpensive sliding bevels can be knocked off their settings with little effort, and the results can be a disaster. Because sliding bevels guide most of the joinery in a chair, being off by 1° or 2° can ruin a workpiece.
The Crucible Sliding Bevel is designed...
Kutzall 1/8'' Ball Nose Burr - 1/4'' x 1/2''
Kutzall burrs are the perfect companions for your rotary carving tools.Made in the USA, Kutzall burrs provide a great combination of material removal and surface quality. Efficient with or against the grain, these burrs have a long wear life.Their outstanding performance on a wide variety of materials to include wood, plastic, rubber, fibreglass and soft stone.NOTE: These burrs should only be used...
The Workbench Book
by Scott Landis
First published in 1987, "The Workbench Book" by Scott Landis remains the most complete book on the most important tool in the woodworker’s shop.
"The Workbench Book" is a richly illustrated guided tour of the world’s best workbenches — from a traditional Shaker bench to the mass-produced Workmate. Author and workbench builder Scott Landis...
Tormek Multi Base
The new MB-102 Multi Base allows you to sharpen on the side of the grinding wheel but, with the addition of the extra mount, the universal support can be positioned vertically on the front of the machine.
The Vertical position provides better sharpening access for knife edge trailing (with the edge in the same direction as the rotation of the grinding wheel) and for guided honing using knife jigs
The...
Veritas Miniature Bench Plane
This 1/3 scale version of the Veritas small bevel-up smooth plane is only 3½" long and 13/16" wide.
Fully functional, it has a 5/8" wide A2 blade (0.06" thick) with a 25° bevel angle that, together with the 13° bed angle, provides an effective cutting angle of 38°. The stainless-steel Norris-style adjuster lets you set the blade with precision.
The body is made from investment-cast stainless...
Veritas Round Burnisher
The secret to effective hand scraping is a good hook on the edge of the scraper. The Veritas burnisher has an extra hard, smooth finish that not only forms a uniform hook on all shapes of scrapers, but also minimises friction during burnishing.
Hardened to Rc58-60, this burnisher is substantially harder than the scrapers on which it is used. The 5/16" diameter A2 tool steel rod is 4 3/4"...
Veritas Square Fence
A carpenter's square is frequently needed just because of its size. The key disadvantage of such a square (its lack of a supporting fence ledge) can now be eliminated using a Veritas square fence.
The 8" (200mm) long anodized aluminum extrusion can be readily attached to either the stock or blade of your square (depending upon intended use) with the two integral brass screws. The face of...
Veritas Thickness Calipers
Primarily used by turners, these Veritas thickness calipers can be fitted into virtually any shape of vase or bowl.
To use, open the caliper by just pulling the legs apart (having the spacing nut between the legs rather than outside them allows this), put in position and then set the spacing nut to the wall thickness. Open calipers, remove and measure tip gap.
The spacing nut can be adjusted...
Warrington Pattern Hammer
Words from Christopher Schwarz......
''Small cross-peen hammers are incredibly useful in furniture making. We've used them in our work for more than 20 years.
Americans don’t have much of a history with this form of hammer. It’s a British thing, just like the lump hammer we make. We don’t know why that is the case because Warringtons are quite useful.
This small...
Brown Ivory
Brown Ivory is red brown with a faint pink tinge with occasional blackish streak. Irresistible! For turning and furniture.
Oscar Rush Small Bowl Adze
A hand forged 30mm diameter hand adze with a compound sweep profile to the cutting edge (more of a U profile).
The head weight is approximately 450g with a 210mm - 215mm long (just over 8'') hand carved, faceted, kin dried ash handle.
The leather adze cover is made by Oscar using Italian leather with solid brass rivets (these are much stronger than cap rivets).
This adze has been...
Hock 4 1/2'' Straight-Edge Krenov-Style Plane Assemblies
The Hock 4 1/2" Straight-Edge Krenov-Style Plane Assemblies are designed for use in wooden planes inspired by the James Krenov style. Available in sizes from 1" to 2", the blades are made from high-carbon steel and are 3/16" thick, offering durability and reducing deflection during use. The assemblies include a chip breaker and cap iron for enhanced performance in fine woodworking...
Joseph Marples Trial 1 - Presentation Set
TRIAL 1 - The mark of highest quality
This small selection of Joseph Marples tools represents the very best quality that they produce. They are based on designs of the tools last made over 70 years ago, which carried the 'TRIAL 1' brand, or Corporate Mark. The squares have 1/8th inch thick machined brass on both the inside and outside faces, thus ensuring accuracy on the inside and outside...
Pfeil Spoon Knives - Half Round Large
Pfeil Spoon Knives are used for hollowing out spoons and similar concave forms.
Blades are hardened and come with an oiled octagonal ash handle.
Blade length 60mm
Overall length 195mm
Series 21 Half-round large, bevel left; typically suited for a right handed person pulling the knife towards themselves. Or a left handed person pushing the kinfe away.
Series 22 Half-round large, bevel right;...
Flexcut Hook Strop PW17
The Flexcut Hook Strop is used to polish the inside edge of any hook knife. The inside edge needs to be polished regularly to keep it razor sharp. The Hook Strop is also used to remove the wire edge that forms after sharpening your hook knives with a Flexcut Hook Hone. A bar of Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound and an instructional guide are also included.
Hamlet Beading & Parting Tools
These beading and parting tools are used primarily for forming beads and spigots, these tools can also perform the standard parting tool tasks such as cutting through and forming shoulders.
Pfeil Spoon Knives - Large
Pfeil Spoon Knives are used for hollowing out spoons and similar concave forms.
Blades are hardened and come with an oiled octagonal ash handle.
Blade length 45mm
Overall length 180mm
Series 23 Round large, bevel left; typically suited for a right handed person pulling the knife towards themselves. Or a left handed person pushing the knife away.
Series 24 Round large, bevel right; typically...
F180 Folding Saw
The Silky F180 folding saw is a lightweight folding pocket saw aimed mainly at the light pruning and gardening market.
The blade is 180mm long with a large tooth configuration of 7.5 teeth per 30mm. The blade locks in two positions to allow flush cuts.
The handle is constructed of fibreglass polypropylene with a rubber insert to ensure a comfortable and sure grip. It is an ideal cost-effective...
Pfeil Razor Strop 1
Pfeil Honing Strops for the finest edges for all knives.
Birch base, faced with a fine calf leather.
Size 220 x 50 x 20mm
Another Work is Possible
By: Joshua A. Klein with Charpentiers Sans Frontières
Since 2002, Charpentiers Sans Frontières (CSF, 'Carpenters Without Borders') have travelled around the world to build, using the old ways. With axe, saw, plumb bob, and chisel, this diverse group of skilled craftspeople restored a medieval bridge at a castle in France, built a new hewn-truss roof system on a blacksmith shop...
Pfeil Series 21 - Dog Leg Chisels
Dog leg chisels are used for finishing rectangular depressions.
Clifton 600 Flat 10'' Spokeshave
Clifton Spokeshaves are made from virtually unbreakable spheridal graphite/malleable iron; the surfaces are finished and polished to give maximum comfort in the hand; the weight and balance permits the Spokeshave to sit firmly on the wood so that only a stroking action is required to make them cut. The firm seating and fine adjustment allow you the woodworker to make delicate nuances in the weight...
Kutzall 1/8'' Taper Burr - 1/4'' x 1/2''
Kutzall burrs are the perfect companions for your rotary carving tools.Made in the USA, Kutzall burrs provide a great combination of material removal and surface quality. Efficient with or against the grain, these burrs have a long wear life.Their outstanding performance on a wide variety of materials to include wood, plastic, rubber, fibreglass and soft stone.NOTE: These burrs should only be used...
Clifton 650 Curved 10'' Spokeshave
Clifton Spokeshaves are made from virtually unbreakable spheridal graphite/malleable iron; the surfaces are finished and polished to give maximum comfort in the hand; the weight and balance permits the Spokeshave to sit firmly on the wood so that only a stroking action is required to make them cut. The firm seating and fine adjustment allow you the woodworker to make delicate nuances in the weight...
Kutzall 4 Piece Very Coarse 1/8'' Burr Kit
Kutzall burrs are the perfect companions for your rotary carving tools.
Made in the USA, Kutzall burrs provide a great combination of material removal and surface quality. Efficient with or against the grain, these burrs have a long wear life.
Their outstanding performance on a wide variety of materials to include wood, plastic, rubber, fibreglass and soft stone.
NOTE: These burrs should only...
Pfeil Chip Carving Knife - Kerb 14
Pfeil Chip Carving Knives come in a variety of shapes, this one is a Kerb 14 also known as Korbermesser.
This is a rather big and sturdy knife with a thick blade. It is used for basket weaving.
Fine cherry wood handles, shaped to correspond to the use of the knife.
Blade length 55mm
Flexcut 70-degree V-Tools (70°)
The Flexcut 70-degree V-Tools are interchangeable blades with a 70° V-shaped edge used for wood carving. These unhandled V-tools are compatible with the SK100 Quick Connect ABS Handle, SK102 Quick Connect Palm Handle, SK103 Quick Connect Long Handle for carving by hand; and the SK109 Universal Adapter for power carving.
Available Widths:
1/8'' (3mm) SK603
1/4'' (6mm)...
Gransfors Bruk Axe Diamond
Gransfors Bruk Diamond File. The file is double sided, one coarse (230grit) and one finer side (400grit). A simple wooden handle which is slightly wider near the file blade for better grip.
Can be used et or dry.
Complete with leather sheath.
Benchcrafted Mag-Blok Walnut
We've had our eye on these Mag-Bloks by Benchcrafted for years and years, but sadly they'd previously had an agent in the UK. Thankfully, things have changed and we can import the Mag-Bloks alongside their wonderful bench hardware.
The Mag-Bloks are equally fantastic in both the home and the workshop. We use them here in the shop to display bench chisels, and a couple of us have them in...
Blades for Veritas Apron Plane
Veritas 1 1/4" blade for the Veritas Apron Plane. Available in O1 or PM-V11 steel with a 25° bevel, or an A2 toothed blade at 38°.
Dustpan
A playful design that balances perfectly in the hand with a reassuringly sturdy feel. The quality is diifcult to put into words, but a very humble item made incredibly well with thought and care. A handy size to sweep bench debris from your workbench or floor into (brush available separately).
Made from thin gauge folded stainless steel sheet, beech wood and formed stainless steel wire. The steel...
Flexcut Carvin' Jack 2.0 JKN291
The Flexcut Carvin' Jack® 2.0 is the first folding multi-tool designed specifically for the needs of woodcarvers. At 4.4 oz and a closed length of 4 1/4", this jackknife features 6 blade profiles.
The 2.0 version has a new cross-etched, aerospace aluminium handle. Flexcut have also replaced the chisel blade with a pelican knife to provide greater versatility.
Blades included: Detail...
Kutzall 4 1/2'' Shaping Dish - Original
Made in the USA, the Kutzall Shaping Wheels provide a great combination of material removal and surface quality. Efficient with or against the grain, these wheels have a long wear life.
Their outstanding performance on a wide variety of materials to include wood, plastic, rubber, fibreglass and soft stone.
NOTE: These wheels should only be used on non-metallic materials.
The Shaping Wheels...
Mappa Tools Screwdriver
The Mappa Tools Screwdriver with a resin impregnated handle. The resin infusing process makes the handles stable and strong, but it also gives you a beautiful long lasting finish. Available with a Curly Maple or African Blackwood handle.
Robust firm grip. Equipped with a Wera bit holder.
Length wooden part: 103 mm.
Total length: 137 mm.
Thickness: 34mm.
Pfeil Straight Adze
The Pfeil Straight Adze is forged from quality steel and comes in two sizes:
Standard: length 460mm (18”), cutting edge 80mm (3”), weight 1kg
Small: length 280mm (11”), cutting edge 50mm (2”), weight 500g
Please be aware that these do not come pre-sharpened.
Rob Cosman Shawn Shim Dovetail Offset Tool 3/4
This is the smaller of the two Shawn Shims that Rob offers.
One of the most difficult tasks in hand cutting dovetails is accurately transferring the tails and precisely sawing the pins. Rob's improved method of transferring tails to the pin board by offsetting the tailboard by the thickness of the saw kerf takes all the guess work out of where to saw.
Offsetting by the exact thickness can...
Robert Sorby Tool Rest Stem
These stems work with the Robert Sorby Modular Tool Rest System.
Cross bars are specially hardened to avoid those troublesome nicks and to give a smooth finish.
Stems are available in 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 25mm, 28mm and 30mm diameters to fit most popular lathes.
Saburrtooth 1/4'' Rotosaw - 3/4'' x 1/4''
Head Diameter: 3/4"
Head Length: 1/4"
Saburrtooth 1/8'' Flame - 1/4'' x 1/2''
15% discount from price shown.
Veritas Large Saddle Square
Veritas Large Saddle Square - Many of the people who purchased the small saddle square have asked for a larger version. This version has 1-3/8" x 3-3/8" legs to accommodate a standard 2 x 4 e.g., for stud wall layout. It also has a slot machined through the centre to help lay out stud locations. Simply mark the centres of your studs on top and bottom plate, then place the square so that the...
Henry Taylor Large Slipstone
One of 2 slipstones made by Henry Taylor, this one measures 115 x 45mm and tapers from 11mm to 4mm in thickness.
The Robert Sorby ProEdge Ultimate Sharpening System
The updated version of the ever popular Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpening system. In all honesty the machine has remained the same as nothing really needed to be updated!
Robert Sorby have however changed from using the old terms of 'Basic' and 'Deluxe or Plus'. Thankfully it has been simplified, and the Sorby machine comes in one edition which includes a single 120 grit aluminium...
Boggs Concave Spokeshave
The Boggs Concave Spokeshave is a collaboration between Kentucky Master Chair Maker Brian Boggs and Lie-Nielsen Toolworks. A 2-5/8" diameter sole makes this tool the right choice for working chair spindles and other round parts.
Weight 8 oz. Body is 9-5/8" long, A-2 blade 1-1/8" x 1/8" thick, Bronze body and cap. Hickory handles.