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Timber Movement & Workbench Design

March 15, 2019 By Richard Maguire 4 Comments

designing for timber movement

If you know anything about the way that I work then you'll know that I don't like to faff. I will always do a proper job though, in fact I tend to do things somewhat overkill. But when it comes to the tools and techniques used I'll always find the most basic and simple route. I'm no different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Designing Furniture, Timber, Workbench Designs

Simple Straight Edges

March 1, 2019 By Richard Maguire 15 Comments

homemade straight edge flattening board

Many of you have pointed out my shoddy array of straight-ish, straight edges. I'm often asked if there's a reason why I favour these home made things over something more posh. This is one of those questions where I really wish I had a good answer. I don’t, but I'll still cobble one together … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Woodworking Hand Tools

The Perfect Hand Tool Workshop

January 30, 2019 By Richard Maguire 23 Comments

workshop for hand tool woodworking

Sadly I ain't one of those that can say he’s been in a generations old workshop all of his working life. There aren't tools still hung on the wall that my grandad put up, or boxes full of secrets who's keys were lost lifetimes ago. Instead I seem to move workshop like a Viking. I’ve never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Tool Approach

Look Forward & A Merry Christmas!

December 21, 2018 By Richard Maguire 44 Comments

beginners guide to hand tool woodworking

Next year is set to be very busy for us in terms of video projects, but we're also going to be starting out with something new, and tailoring our content to suit different skill levels. We're putting a more structured educational scheme together. It's something we've had in the pipeline for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Tool Approach, Premium Videos

Build Your Own Coffee Table – Series Complete

November 26, 2018 By Richard Maguire 1 Comment

build a coffee table by hand

  Our Coffee Table Series is now complete. The full series is available for a one time fee of £26.00. This introductory price will rise to £35.00 on 4th December, so don't miss out on the discount. CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW. Or LOGIN first if you're already a Member. Limited Video … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Premium Videos

The Novelty Of Hand Cranked Grinders

October 26, 2018 By Richard Maguire 53 Comments

water grinder for A2 steel

  Are hand cranked grinders the toy that we all want to work? Now honestly, I've never had any success with them. I can't make much sense of them as a sharpening tool at all, so perhaps I've never given them a fair trial. I avoid grinders altogether until it comes to that horrible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sharpening

Flattening A Big Old Board – The Start Of A Build

October 4, 2018 By Richard Maguire 6 Comments

flattening a board with hand planes

  Today we've made a start on our Coffee Table build - if you've joined us already then you can Login Here to watch Chapter One. Or find more details HERE I set about this build without a clear direction on what the table would become. I’d had this rough old waney edged oak board … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Planing, Premium Videos

The Raw Edge Coffee Table – New Video Series!

September 27, 2018 By Richard Maguire 12 Comments

how to build a coffee table video

https://youtu.be/93p44RaUypU   In Our Latest Video Series We're Building A Modern Raw Edge Coffee Table Pre-Order Today To Receive The Live Run Discount! Chapter One Will Be Up On Thurs. 4th October. This series can be purchased by Clicking Here. If you're already a Member then you may need … [Read more...]

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What Makes You Tick?

September 25, 2018 By Richard Maguire 72 Comments

shavings woodworking by hand

Wood has always been in my life. My old man did it for a living. I always remember the sawdust in his pockets, and even when he got home, the forgotten pencil lodged behind his ear. He also had a massive moustache. It feels very strange when I stop to think. Apart from the tash, my pockets … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Tool Approach

Second Hand Jointers – Hand Plane Buying Tips

September 21, 2018 By Richard Maguire 23 Comments

Home made Wooden Jointer Plane

I’m always going on about how much I love a minimal tool kit, but in this post I’m going to rant on a bit, and give you a few pointers if you feel limited by the length of your hand plane. A Number 5, or Jack plane, will comfortably see you through most jobs, but as you get more experienced or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buying Hand Tools, Hand Planing, Woodworking Hand Tools

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