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WOOD AWARDS 2020
shortlist announced
orkng Up The Wrong Logis shortlisted within the Furniture & Product
Production category.
17 structures and nine product designs have
been nominated forthe Wood Awarés 2020
shortist The inéependent jucging panel visits
allthe shortisted projects in person, making this 2
‘uniquely rigorous competion. An online exhibition
ofthe sharist was launched on 14 September
ring the London Design Festival. Establshee
in 197%, the Wood Awards isthe UK's premier
competion for excellence in architecture and
product cesignin wood. The compettion is free
‘twenter and aims to encourage and prom
‘ulstanding timber design craftsmanship and
installation. The Avards ae split int two main
categories: Buldings and Furniture & Product
‘mong te Buldings entries is The Handlebar
Cafe, anew community café and bike workshop
created bya group of local teenagers supparted
bby Hampshire charity SPUD. The building sits
fon viaduct cyle and walking path and two
train cariage-lle elements are linked bya
lass vie. A third smal bulding houses
cycle workshop and a profiled Accoya adding
Bespoke category
board roots the project within its isolated
setting, Bespoke, laser-cut shutter panes,
depicting cogs and wheels, nk the site to
the existing away line and new cycle route.
‘Also shortisted is ‘Bumpers Oast which
is closely based onthe rational aca ast,
houses used to ery hops as pat ofthe beer-
brewing process. Five shingle-ciad towers
create an extremely low-energy contemporary
home. The proportions ofthe tower roundels
were based on traditional oast geometries but
stand slightly apart from ane another, creating
views inwards and outwards, ach oastcantains
private rooms, such as bedrooms and bathrooms
Inthe Furniture category is ‘Duo a pair of
deceptively celicate sofas cesignes for Alex Beard
CBE, Chet Executive of The Royal Opera House,
‘The seat and back are mage from a sold timber
Frame and sian a naok ct int the end frames
secured by ametal dowel. The seats are
upholstered tan leather.
“The Beehave' also makes an appearance:
while The Behave’ is shorlsted within the Furture& Product
Sirlan Blatchford commissioned Marléne
Huissoud to create a beehive to feature
in anew permanent gallery at the Science
Museum focused on te future of agriculture,
The piece was hand-carved and the red oak
then blackened using a scorching technique
Aso, in the Production Furniture category
is Barkong Up The Wrong Log: which questions
‘entity and disguises, Maker Charlotte
Kingswood has a deep interestin deconstructed
archetypes, as wel as Jean Baudillar’s concept
of hyperteal andthe inability to distinguish realty
froma simulation of real
Tenan Tabe’is also
shortsted and sees Designer Dansl Schofield
taking a pragmatic approach tothe design ofthis
particular piece, Material is removee were itis
not needed, leaving the base weighted and stable,
hich naturally creates the joint for the top.
[A combination af woodturning, CNC machinery
and hand jointing were used to create each piece.
Fr further information on the Awards
and entre, see wu.woedawards.com,
Supers Oasis shortlisted within the Bulngs category
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Good Timber (Northamptonshire)
Tel 01327 344 550
Web: www.goodtimber.com
The Hardwood off cut shop (Essex)
‘The Wood Yard, Canterbury Tye Farm,
Doddinghurst road, Brentwood, Essex,
M15 OSD.
Tel. 01277 205990
Web: www hardwoodoffcuts.co.uk
sales@hardwoodoffcuts.co.uk
Horndon Timber Products
Unit 8-9 Orsett Industrial Park
Stanford Road, Orsett, Grays
Essex. RM16 38X
Tel: 01375679999
Web: sales@horndontimber.co.uk
Interesting Timbers (Somerset)
Tek 01761 241 333
Web: wwwiinterestingtimbers.co.uk
ISCA Woodcrafts (South Wales)
Tel: 01633 810 148/07854 349 045
Web: wwwiscawoodcrafts.co.uk
Joyce Timber (London)
Tel0208 883 1610
Web: wun joycetimberco.uk
Lincolnshire Woodcraft (Lincolnshire)
Tel 01780 757 825
Web: wwwlincolnshirewoodcraft.co.uk
Nottage Timber (South Wales)
Tel. 01656 745 959
Web: www.nottagetimber.co.uk
Ockenden Timber (Powys)
Tel 01588 620 884
Web: wwww.ackenden-timber.co.uk
Olivers Woodturning (Kent)
Tel,01622 370 280
Web: ww oliverswoodturning.co.uk
Oxford Wood Recycling (Oxfordshire)
Tel:01235 861 228
Web: wwwowrorgiuk
Stiles & Bates (Kent)
Tel: 01304 366 360,
Web: www.stilesandbates.co.uk
‘Scadding Timber (Avon)
Tel. 01179 556 032
Web: www.scadding-son-Itd.co.uk
‘Scawton Sawmill (North Yorkshire)
Tel, 01845 597 733
Web: www.scawtonsawmillco.uk
TIMBER DIRECTORY
rs Directory - November 2020
SL. Hardwoods (Croydon)
Tel020 3051 4794
Web: www.slhardwoods.co.uk
‘St. Andrews Timber (Scotland)
Tel: 01316 611 333
Web: wwn.standrewstimbersupplies.
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‘Surrey Timbers Ltd (Guildford)
Tel: 07483 457 826
Web: wwn.surreytimbers.couk
‘Sykes Timber (Warwickshire)
Tel: 01827 718951
Web: www.sykestimber.co.uk
The Timber Mill (Cornwall)
Tel: 07966 396 419,
Web: wwwithetimbermillcom
‘The Wood Recycling Store (East Sussex)
Tel,01273 570 500
Web: wwwsiwoodrecyclingorguk
‘Thorogood Timber Ltd (Essex)
Tel: 01206 233 100
Web: www thorogood.co.uk
Timberman (Carmarthenshire)
Tel: 01267 232 621
Web: wwww.timberman.co.uk
Tree Station (Lancashire)
Tel: 01612 313 333
Web: www.treestation.co.uk
UK Timber Ltd (Northamptonshire)
Tel: 01536 267 107
Web: www.uk-timber.co.uk
Waterloo Timber Ltd (Lancashire)
Tel: 01200 423 263
Web: No website
Wenban Smith (West Sussex)
Tel: 01903 230311
Web: wwn.awenbans.com
Wentwood Timber Centre (South Wales)
Tel: 01633 400 720
Web: www.wentwoadtimbercentre.co.uk
W LWest & Sons Ltd (Surrey)
Tek: 01798 861611
Web: www.wiwest.co.uk
Yandle & Sons Ltd (Somerset)
Tet 01935 822207
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ide range of materials including wood, metal, pant plaster and plaste
Key features suchas Ant-Clog Technology, Dual Resin Bounding
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If yousee sanding asa chore anda frustrating or exciting as
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Bad enough thatthe abrasives let you down, but buying cheaply
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Middleton Bespoke Joinery, a family business specialising in ixury
furniture and custom-made joinery, has been awarded the eminent
Manufacturing Guld Mark from The Furiture Makers’ Company, the
{ity of London very company and charity forthe furnishing industry.
‘The company, part of DM Specialist, has been manufacturing and
Installing bespoke furniture and jomnery in London, Suey, Hertfordshire,
(Oxfordshire and ather fine homes across te country fr almost 20 years
‘Sponsored by Biesse Group and Lecta, the Manufacturing Gulé Mark
hasbeen the mark of excellence, distinguishing Britain's top furishing,
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that demonstrate high standards across seven assessment citer:
design, pracuet development and function, manufacture, human
resources, firancial stably, sustainability and sales and marketing
Ben Burbidge, Manufacturing Guild Mark Chairman, presented
Daniel Middleton, Managing Director at Middleton Bespoke Joinery,
with the certificate of authentication ata presentation ceremony held
atthe company's Biggleswade, Bedfordshire premises on Thursday 10,
September. Holding the Mark entitles the manufacturer to publicise the
designation of excellence within its own press activity and marketing
‘Ben Burbidge, Manufacturing Guild Mark Chairman, sid: “Celebrating,
the success ofa lourishing, well un Brits business has never been
‘more satisfying than rignt now, what with everything that is going on
Inthe word, We commene Midleton Bespoke Joinery for achieving
the absolute pinnacle of awards, the Manufacturing Guild Mark,
which ecognises excellent UK furnishing manufacturers. Te award
|satestament to the sll and commitment of al the tearm atthe
business, whose dedication ensures excellence is maintained
consistently across all areas ofthe company — congratulations!
Dani! Middleton, Managing Director at Middleton Bespoke Joinery,
‘sai "Itis with great privilege that we receive the Manufacturing Gull
Mark; terphasises our work etic, highlights our incredible sled
team and marks the work we do as a leading British inery company.
"We are extremely proud of Middleton Bespoke joinery and have
‘seen t grow and create phenomenal furniture and joinery. We pride
‘ourselves on our friendly work atmosphere, incredible workshop,
best quality materials, remarkable team allowing fr spectacular
resus, ensuring we go above and beyond customer expectations
By receiving this award, our exemplary standards are recognised, and we
will continue to produce bespoke, British urtue to the best standard”
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Although rated as a DIY tool, this circular
saw from SKIL performs as well as many
pricier alternatives, says Phil Davy
KIL should know a thing two about
Circular saws ~ afterall they pioneered
the electric handsaw’ backin the
carly 1820. The American company
changed its name to Sklsaw in 1826, and on
construction sites worldwide the term’skisaw/
is often stil used ta describe this type of power
‘oo, rather ke the hoover vacuum cleaner
Many woodworkers wihave fond memories
ofthe Skisaw Classic, myseffincudee
So, almost 100 years down the line, how
does ther atest 230V saw measure up? Fst,
we'd better make itclear that the 5210 is rated
asa DIV machine, though you'd hardly guess
from ts performance. With standard 184m
(7xin) blade ciameter, maximum cutting capacty
is 63mm at 90° and «mm at 45", That's deep
‘enough for ripping or cross-cutting most
onstructonal timbers, worktops and soon.
Blade guards
‘Weighing 3.85hg, the SKIL feels heawy enough
to withstand the rigours of regular workshop
fe Equipped witha 1,250W brushed motor,
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ah tinge 1c ade mete
‘maximum cutting capacty is 63mm at $0"
and 46mm at 45"
incorporating a 36m dameter dust por,
fan angled adaptors included for connecting
‘a yacaum extractor hove
its speedis 5
the tool fitted with an 18-tooth,
general purpose TCT bade. Cable
length could be longer at 2.6m, though
The platicbody has plenty of textured
rubber around the enclosed rear handle
‘and substantial font grp, making the saw
comfortable to grasp and control Above the
on/off riggeris a push-through, lockcof safety
button, accessed from either sie of the handle.
‘Although itlooks lie alloy (and was onthe
Classic model, the upper blade guardis now
thick plastic, though this actualy seems pre
rugged, Incorporating a 36mm diameter cu
port an angled adaptor included for connecting
vacuum extractor hose. Also plast the lawer
retractable guards transparent, witha sizeable
lever tit itabove the material youre cutting
when necessary Is spring-loaded action
is positive, retracting smacthly as you make
‘cut Like many portable saws naw there's
no rving kif ited, enabling you ta make
plunge cuts inthe centre ofa board
Fitted with a heavy steel baseplate, this is
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‘The plastic body hs plenty of textured rubber around
‘the encloses rearhandle and substantial font rp,
‘making the sw comfortable to grasp and control
so plastic the loner retractable gucrd is
ansporen, with a sizeabe lever lift cove
‘he material youre cutting when necessary
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fat and welfinshed with rounded edges.
slot at the ear enables you to store the
blade wrench, while up fronts a clear pastc
biade guide. Notched ane etched for $0 and
145" cutsin ed, these marks are aligned with
your pencline when cutting freehand. You can
‘weak this gude via a Tone screw,
Depth adjustment
Depth of cutis set via steel locking lever
atte rear ofthe upper guard, with etched
metric graduations for guidance For bevel cuts
yourelease thumbscrew atthe font ofthe
tol tit the blade over ané lock The pretracto
scales easy to read and an offset enables
vyouto set the bade up to 50°, There's a
stop at 45" plus calibration screw a zero.
Changing the blades straightforvard,
standard format with wrench and spindle
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‘Above the onof triggers a push-through lck-off
sofety button, acessed rom ether side ofthe handle
Aslotat the rear enables you to store the bade
wrench, while upfrantis a lar pasticblde guide
www getwoodworking.comNotched and etched or 90 and 45° als ined these
marks ar aligned with your pene tne when cuting
freehand You can tweak hs guide via Tore screw
lock button behing the upper guard. With 2
‘16mm bore the blade s mounted using heavy
steel flanges. The steel fence canbe fitted to
tether side of the baseplate, ging a maximum
Fip capacity of 90mm tothe right ofthe blade
and 170mmto the left. wouldbe an advantage
if his cole be ited witha longer wood facing
though disappointingly no screw holes are
provided for this.
Inuse
Like most circular saws, running the baseplate
againsta guide fence gives an accurate edge
With a quantity of 18mm OSB sheets to cut,
the SKiL made short work ofthese. Bevel cuts
in chipboard were a cinch, too Silay, cutting
‘40mm oak worktop was na prabler. With a
sizeable motor there's plenty of pave, though
the sawis stil easy enough to contol. | didn't
fine the lack of ving knife a problem, though
you'd have tobe careflif ripping green timber
6
The sel fence con befits to ether sige of the
baseplate, giving a maximum ip capacty of S0mm
to the right ofthe blade and 170mm tothe eft
LLke most excular saws running the baseplate
‘against guide ence gives an eccurat edge
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Depth of cutis se vi ste locking ever at
‘he rear ofthe upper guard with etched metic
sradvations for guidance
lor where case-hardening was likly. found
the blade a useful compromise for both ripping
and cross-cutting giving a reasonable fish,
You! probably have to plane up sawn edges
that remain isible, though. On veneereé boards
yourneed to make sure the best surface is
Underneath, ue to slight splintering onthe
‘upper face. t would be worth buying finer
blade a realy clean frishis important.
Conclusion
Altrough rated as @ OI tol this saw performs
as well as many pricier alternatives you cant
jstiy spending ahuge amount on a too for
‘oceasional use, the SAL shouldbe on your
sharist. The fence is brillant so just use
guide fence when cutting sheet materials,
its cable could be longer, butif you can lve with
‘these issues its quite an impressive budget tool
Notas convenient as acorless sa, but with no
batteries to consier it's alot cheaper overall,
ith alonge wood facing though dlsoppointngy
no screw holes oe prouded fr this
ay
With 2 quantity of 18mm O58 sheets to ct
the Skit mage shor workof these. Bevel
inchiphoara were ach, 00
Fer bevel euts you release a thumbscrew ot
‘he fron ofthe too tit he blade ave and lock
Yy
Changing the blades straightforward a stondard
format with wrench ond spindle lack button behind
the upper guard
SPECIFICATION
Input: 1.2500
Sewing capacy 90°: 637mm
Sewing capacty at 45: 46mm
Sow blade: 184mm
ibor d: 16m
No-oad speed: 5 300rpm
Sow blae diameter 184mm
Weight 3.8
Vonage: 220-240
Noise & vibration levels
Sound pressure:97
Sound pressure level:97 (A)
Sound power: 108
‘Sound power leet: 108 dA)
‘Standard deviation: 3 Bia)
Vibration level (cutting metal: 2.8
Vibration level (cutting woods 0
Uncertainty: 1 5m/s*
pica price: £60
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November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Weedworking 17‘Triton TQTRSS 200W orbital sheet palm sander
For regular sanding of corners and panels the Triton
would make a useful workshop addition, while it can
be used on convex surfaces too, says Phil
ith the ubiquitous random
orbit sander a favourite to!
among many woodworkers,
the more traditional rectangular
cortital sander has taken something of aback seat
in recent years. Thisis probably because these
have a habtof leaving swirls onthe surface after
sanding. whieh show up under a clea irish. &
round, random obit machine generally overcomes
ths problem autt'snot always convenient for
Coble lengths an impressive 3m and comes
witha smart 2ipped fabric old, with an inner
pocket for string sanding sheets
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Ensly reached with yourndex finger, the push
button on/off itch sealed against dust
The Titonis supled with three mesh sheets: 80,
100 and 120 grit Certain it's the easiest option
forsanding and quick swop between grades
Davy
some obs, pls you're restricted to using hooke
and-loop abrasives, small square palm sander
can get nto comers such as drawers that cannot
be easily accessed by 2 tool witha crcular format.
Triton’ new quarter-sheet sander isa
mains: powered model offering twa methads
of attaching abrasive. A standard feature
of most orbital sanders, this means you can
use regular 115mm wide abrasive rolls, wich
‘wari aut cheaper than hook-and-loop sheets,
Construction
Powered by 2 200W motor, this isa single
speed toolrunning at 12,000rpm. Like most
Titon products its heavily bu, weighing
11354g Itcertainly Fels substantial wnen
you pick tup. Cable lengths an impressive 3m
andit comes with a smart zipped fabricholdall,
vith an inner pocket fr storing sanding sheets.
‘Similar size toa smal random ortt sander,
the plastic body nas plenty of cooing vents
‘The upper part of the tool is shroudedin uber,
making t comfortable to grip. Easiy reached
with your index finger, the push button n/t
switchs sealed against dust
‘The motor assembly is attached to an extruded
a
d
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The plas dust collection bors owls fic over
‘he outlet ot the base ofthe body, arubber gasket
acting asa sel
Lite comping levers t insert the ends of
the shel, casing them ogoin to
18 The Wocaworker & Good Woodworking November 2020
aluminium platen, makingit more durable than
the plastic found with some brands. ited to this
isa Smm thickrubber pad, with overal sizeof 113
x 105mm. in theory, you should be able to replace
this pad when it eventually wears out, though
it coud be a challenge removing the adhesive,
A series of elongated holes enable dust to
be sucked upwards through the tol and into
the detachable plastic box atthe rear. Tisis a
twist fit over the outiet at the base ofthe body,
aarubber gasket acting as a sel.’ simple to
empty and has after uit int the id The
26mm diameter outlet means an extractor
hose can be hooked up for workshop use.
‘Abrasive choice
be Teton i supplied with three mesh sheets
10, 100 and 120 grit. Certainly i's the easiest
‘option for sanding and quick o swap between
grades. For finish sanding ten to use 180 grit
abrasive o Finer, buthad to stick with the coarser
arts provided
Steel clamping levers either side ofthe platen
en
‘The 26mm Gamer euet means an extractor
hose can be hooked up for worshop use
.
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(nce the paperis clamped you simply poston
the sondern the plate and push downwa
topierce the holes
www getwoodworking.com“Titon TOTRSS 200W orbital X sheet palm sander & Veritas card scraper burnisher [[lo)\ Ui
‘enable you to fit unbacked inon-hook-and-oop)
abrasive paper Lift these to insert the ends of
the sheet, casing them again to retan the paper
Yeu can either use pre-punched sheets or cut
from aroll For this youll need to make holesin
the paper for effective dust collection, anda tough
plastic punch plate is included. Once the pager is
‘clamped you simply position the sander on the
plate and push downwards to piece the holes
Inmy experience, clamping levers on orbital
sanders can tend talase their strength over
time, cesultingin abrasive sheets working loose.
(nly tie wiltellif the Triton willow the
patter, but these levers look sturdy enough.
Inuse
To check performance tested the Titon on a
Ta check performance tested the Teton on variety
of materials softwood, veneered MOF and hardwood
(olive and ook worktop)
vatety of materia: softwood, veneeree
MDF and hardwood (ove and oak worktop
As expected, it sanded all surfaces efficiently
‘enough, even removing paint fal rapidly
{rom old timber’ small enough to antral
along narrow edges without tpping too.
Most ofthe time the single seed was
(0K, trough you need to take care sanding
veneered boards, especialy if using coarser
grades There was a certain amount of swirling
‘evident, though not excessive with 120 grit
abrasive ited. The dst box collects wel
‘enough, though using a vacuum extractor
Is moreefective.
Conelusion
Thisis quit abasic, compact sander, butit's
‘As expected, it sonded ll surfaces efficiently enough,
‘even temoving paint fay rapidly rem od ber
‘sturdy enough and should withstand heavy
se. For regular sanding of comers and panels
itwauld make a useful workshop addition, while
iteanbe used on convex surfaces too,
‘SPECIFICATION
‘No load spee 12,000rpm
Power 200
Product height» length x width: 150 x 257
11mm
Weight 1.35%.
Sanding oreo: 110 x 100m
‘Sound power LW: 73.5¢B(A)
‘Sound pressure LP: 4.54814)
Variable speed 12,000rpm
What'sin the box 1 x TQTRSS Triton 20000
‘sheet sander, 1 x dust colector;3 «sanding
sheets; 1 x sanding sheet punch plate
Typical price £56.94
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VERITAS CARD
SCRAPER BURNISHER
Anew take on typical single-handled
burnishers, this latest tool from Veritas
is an innovative design permitting a
two-handed grip, as Phil Davy discovers
‘ne of the simplest of hand too's,
‘awil/-sharpened cabinet scraperis a
pleasure touse. Achieving a consistent
hook. or burr, along the edges can
be tricky, though. This new burisher from Veritas
isclesigned to make tease: to achieve the correct
angle, using both hands to grip and apply pressure.
Bigge,tractional brnishers ae often used
inne hand and can be awkward to maintain
the right angleif youre not used to the process.
Made from dense past, the Vertasis just
108mm ang ~ small enough tot yaur palm,
FRunaing between the two Contoured thumb grips
isa Smm tungsten carbide steel rad, ts overall
size means you cart apply too much pressure,
hich is easy to do with a conventional burisher
works wel though you obviously can't
run the tool horzontally along a scrape held
flat onthe bench. This would normaly be done
taharden new edges after renewing the burrs
with a fle and sharpening stone.
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Conclusion
[Anand Iitle gadget that canbe kepin your
pocket, unlike anormal Brnsher. trough ts
‘scopes slightly more limite, i's useful if you
‘wanta mare consistent angle on your scraper.
‘This new burishe frm Vets is designed
lomo easier to get the comect angle,
using both hands te rp and apply pressure
‘SPECIFICATION
Length: 108mm
Body en darter, in wide red njection-
‘mouideinto a plastic bady
Typical price £8.44
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THE VERDICT
Cor ees
November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Woedworking 1955) Auriou Cabinet Maker's Rasps
AURIOU CABINET
MAKER'S RASPS
Hailed as the most exquisite rasps
money can buy, Simon Frost jumped
at the chance of testing this range
of cabinetmaker's rasps from Auriou
nen these hand-stitched
Auriou asps came up for
test, jumped at the chance.
Their reputation precedes
them ~ the most exquisite rasps money can buy.
Auriou asps are hand made using traditional
methods of forging, heat treatment and hand
stitching, bya small team of highly skied artisans
in France, under te guidance of Michel Auro,
the fourth generation ofthe family business,
Take alook at The Making of Auiou Rasps
‘on YouTube ~ these ae tools made by
craftspeople for craftspeople,
‘The range stocked by Classic Hand Tools
includes cabinet, modelers, alf-rund rat tall,
tapered fiat combination and curved ironing
rasp all of which come Fitted with French
walnut handles ina protective walet To test,
"had the No. 8. and § cabinet maker's asps
~ the being the coarsest and 9 finest, although
like the best guitar amps, they goup to 11,
Heavy removal
‘But whats althe fuss about? What makes
ahané-stitchedasp better than the ubiquitous
‘machine-punched variety? Much ike how
random arttal sanders ange of movernent
Using the finer Nos to finish
‘The regular patern of the hand-
Using the corse No to establish
improves fish, thas te do withthe
randomness ofthe arrangement of indentations
\With each incentation carefully placedby hand,
‘the cutting surfaces not arranged in regular
rows but i anintricate patern that prevents
{urraning, where each row digs inte the
‘same ridges the row ahead has create.
‘The very coarse Nod makes light work
‘of heavy removal, even in dense hardwoods.
crew rough roundoverprotle on the end
‘of chunk of mahogany and was abe to make
‘a chamfer and then sta the woreof graduating
the top and bottom into a curve across the Bomm
‘width ofthe piece in a matter of seconds, using
the fat side ofthe blade.
Using rasp takes away the need to come
in from bath sides, as ane would have to with
block lane, or messing around setting up a
trim router, which can be especialy fiddly to use
‘on something small ike say the top of bed post.
Creating roundovers
After estabshinga chamfer andthe start of
theroundove | went n with te Nos to bring
it closer to the fnshed profile and ished with
the Nos. Alina ittook less than a minute to
{getasmooth even roundever, without even going
stichedbldes pret furowingachmfer off the oundover
mS + fe e
Onerwundovermastcmplete Phat the blade ose Tesh uve
sano ime the rounded ideo create
scooped ave
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tothe finer No.10 ar No.11 rasps available.
A ite hand sanding with some 240 abrasive
and Ihad aperfectiy smooth, iat-reeraundover
{quicker than boiling the kettle. Nat once did
any of the three asps get caught mid-stroe,
Being half-ound, these rasps are also
excellent for creating rounded indentations
with the rounded side, which used onthe inner
Profile of te curvedlegs fora desk recently
‘made. found this was where te 12inlength
ofthe two coarser rasps really came into their
‘wn, as was abl to pivot from the toe of the
tool and create a scoop around the entire radius
prafiein ane smaoth motion.
Conclusion
“The brass-feruled walnut hanles ae perfectly
ergonomic and their sizes vary depending on
the sze of the blade - maddeningly, nt always
the case with otherwise decent tool ranges —
meaning each tol is exquisitely balanced
“They dant come cheap, but these are real
heiioom qualty tools. 38
SPECIFICATION
Please note that left-handed rasps are normally
special order and may take up to six wees to
despatch, but Classic Hand Tools do currenty
have some instock. Call01473 784 983 or
ermal sales@classichandtools.com
TWplcal prices: Cabinet Makers Rasp Bin Grain
111 ~ £50, Cabinet Makers Rasp Sin Grain 10,
unhandled ~ £88; Cabinet Makers Rasp 10in
Grain5 ~ £98; Cabinet Makers Rasp 10in Grain
7 ~ £105; Cabinet Makers Rasp 10in Grain
= £108; Cabinet Makers Rasp Toin Grain 9
unhandled ~ £102; Cabinet Makers Rasp
‘2in Grain 6 ~ £108, Cabinet Makers Rasp
{Qin Grain 10 £120
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What's ina
name?
Robin Gates picks up the August 1907 issue
of The Woodworker & Art Metal Worker & Allied
Grafts Journal and gets glued to the cover
here's noting ikea pandemic for
Catching up on neglected reading,
This issue of The Woodworker & Art
‘Metal Worker & Alld rats Jour!
had been iingin a comer for years - not quite
the 173 years suggested by the cover date
cof August 1907, admittedly, but nt far of
\What an indigestible mouthful the tte was
in those days ~ surely a candidate for ongest
‘ever ~and yet how shapely wast typography.
infact the artistry ofthe cover as awhole
fairly fected a rae breadth of arts and crafts
awaiting the reader inside. m not sure how
itwas done butithas the look of a woodcut
You might notice that this issue's from
the ninth volume ofthe magazine although,
having been launched as The Woodwerkerin
(October 1801, it had been going for only sc year.
That's because the magazine had been published
fortnightly fora while. Meanwhile the name was
changing as often as the weather. In 1905 ithad
‘expanded to The Woodworker and Art Metal Worker,
thence tobe exsanded further with Aled Crofts
Journal before dropping te Art Metal Workerin
1908 and setting ~ abet temporarly ~on The
Woodworker & Aled Crofts Jounal rd just to keep
things interesting the journal went weekly with
cover price reduced from tuppence to one penny.
How confusing forthe Edwardian subscriber!
Under inspection
‘The Fixed cover ustration ofthe day puts
Us squarely onthe workshop flaer but with
vignettes of the outdoors at top and bottom
showing the winter outlines of tees onaraling
landscape, reminding us ofthe source of our
aw material At the igh ofthe picture a weighty
blacksmith’ an stands at comfortable working
height ona tree stump, and standing upon
thatisaloving-cup style of trophy etching
the light rom a lttice widow, suggesting
the finer metal-bashng of asiversmith,
(nthe opposite side joiners workbench
ofthe Nicholson type with deep apron anda
eg vice, which would have a massive wooden
screw to adjust tand a parallel guid a the base
The position ofthe vie suggests left-handed
Worker or perhaps artistic license deployed for
the purpose of a more satisfying composition
bow or tuning saw hangs from anal above the
bench looking almost musicalin ts resemblance
twaharp, while assorted screwdrivers and chisels
axe placed handy inthe rack below it The plane
fon the bench sa wooden coffin smacther and
itlooks lke something is being made because
the floors tered with wood shavings. Iwas
perplexed by the second object onthe bench
‘wondering it were a bevel gauge o: scraper,
butnow feel sure it's just another shaving
‘August contents
Which brings us to the man and woman
holding up scroll ofthe August contents
He grasps what looks ike a Warrington hammer,
sleeves rolled ta the elbow, and appears focused
an the prospect ofa good read, while she,
perhaps mildly ut out by the interruption
‘toher work, seemsimpatientto get on —
22 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking Nevernber 2020
2 mesg eli, aanenng,
mtb menssanareren
ceenens Ge ae
perhaps with measuring if that's a ruler she holds
Now | would discuss the contents in some
detalhad my eyes not been give allthis time
to the cover Skipping the adverts, there's
sufficient space to mention that the fist item
of interest under the heacing’Our Readers
Work isa fantastically carved settle pictured
con the deck of shi, ‘executed whilst at sea’ by
Captain AFMarshallAnd| wonder if this possibly
Under-expoited sea-going market forthe ournal
may have prompted consideration of yt another
change of name = something along the ines
of The Woodworker & Maritime Wood Carver
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Thanks to some great innovation, these abrasives
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Thisinnovatve, high performance range
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Aluminium Oxide, Zirconium & Mesh
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are designed for high quality, consistent
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Unrivalled compatibility ~ sanding solutions
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November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Weedworking 23Organised by
JEREMY BROUN
In collaboration with
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this prestigious
annual award, which champions UK furniture designing and making
talent while celebrating the life and work of the late Alan Peters OBE
his annual award celebrates the
legacy of one of Britain's most
prominent friture designer-makers
ofthe late 20th century while
aiming to encourage emerging talent
in the craft offuriture design and making,
Any woodworker wh isaresigent UK cizen
over the age of 18 and who has a passion and
talent for designing and making contemporary
furritre sited to submit upto two tems
arly of wood. These
applicants so wish, can also include
other complementary materials that echo the
philosophy of Alan Peters. udgingis based
on the appropriate use of wood, the qualty
of workmanship functionality ané originality
of design
oth one-off designs and potential batch-
produced designs are encouraged andthe pieces}
does nat have tobe large. Applicants should be
familar with the work of Alan Peters pros to
applying and ae encouraged to read organiser
Jeremy Broun's Gt page online video- integrated
ebook, wich offered free-of-charge via the
‘website ink opposite
of furniture mack
24 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking November 2020
The man behind the award
‘Alan Peters OBE (1833-2008) was one of
tans mast prominent furniture designer-
makers ofthe latter part of the 20th century.
He was apprenticed to Edward Barnsley
anghada direct linkta the Engish Arts and
Maverent. He was hugely influetial
internationally in his practice, teaching
and publications. Above all his respect and
Understanding of how wood behaves and the
‘vale of hang sl, yet moving traction forward,
‘lon Petes and eremy Broun in 2005
ww getwoodworking.com‘Alan Peters
chest with
‘ver iniy
resulted the creation of many timeless
pieces. He created affordable, functional
furniture which was made tolast, making an
art ofhis craftin some of his subtle innovations.
History of the award
“The oiginal award was called "The Alan Peters
Award For Excellence and was iia by
Jason Heap in 2010. The prize was offered to
three winners each of whom were given free
exhibition space alongside the professionals
this annual furiture exhibition in Cheltenham.
‘The award ran foreght years. The judges were
Jason Heap Keith Newton and Jeremy Broun,
‘urn getwoodworking.com
The Alan Peters Online Furniture Award 2021 |) |=! \U/;1
Blanket chest in Dougles fir
Fan Table deat
‘Award judges
Jeremy Broun organise) - designer-maker
ang co-exhibitor with Alan Peters 1978-2002
[Andrew Lawton ~cesigner-maker who worked
With Alan Peters and on his last commission
David Barron - professional furniture maker
who als produces hs own range of hand tools.
Toseeavideo giving details of the
award, visit https:f wwwiyoutube.com/
wateh?v=0y308TeMeBs.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions,
The Alan Peters Furniture
Award 2021 will now be
an online event with a
virtual exhibition
PRIZES OFFERED
1st prize
£1,000 Axminster Tools
voucher
2nd prize
£500 Triton Tools voucher
3rd prize
£300 Judges' prize
Winning pieces will be exhibited
ina virtual exhibition on Jeremy
Broun's website - www.woodomain.
com/alanpetersaward — and other
platforms to be announced.
Entry deadline: 28 February 2021
£20 entry fee applies anda
maximum of two entries can be made
(£20 per entry)
This award is open to any resident
UK citizen aged over 18 who has an
enthusiasm and flair for woodworking.
A piece of furniture (indoor or outdoor)
isto be made and six high resolution
JPEG images submitted, together
with a Word document description.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked
to engage in a Zoom video call or
submit a one-minute mobile phone
Video introducing themselves and
describing the piece(s),
The judging of furniture pieces will
take place in March 2021 with the
online award ceremony broadcast in
the second week of March. Winning
entries will be announced in the April
issue of the magazine.
if you already have iterns made for
the 2020 award, or are ready to get
started for the 2021 award, please
do not hesitate in submitting your
application any time before the entry
deadline (28 February 2021)
To download an application form
and view the 64-page e-book,
please visit www.woodomain.com/
alanpetersaward. The form can
be found at the right of the page.
Payment for entry can also be
made securely via the website
For further information,
please contact either Group Editor,
Tegan Foley (teganfoley@
mytimemedia.com), or organiser,
Jeremy Broun jb@woodomain.com)
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Kings and Queens of the Wild Frontier
ae Etc
cen
Week one's historical eras the American Frontier, and the
contestants are furishing a homestead from this period Fr the
first group challenge, the woodworkers ae separated into two teams
and charged with each making a centrepiece table forthe cabin,
For tei skills task the carpenters have two hours to make a
ruimentary stool from a shart section of tree and some basic tool.
The creative challenge brings out the group sinner cowboy and cowgi
with saddle racks, settles, benches, trunks anda ehldscrade among
the offerings When guest judge Rabert Young atves he is very
impressed, but which pieces willbe chosen forthe Frontier cabin?
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Week two sees a new adeltion tothe cabin ~ a Vitorian barrel-
shaped pub. As Rick says: “Once you've got a basic homestead,
‘obuiously the next thing you wants boozer
This week's theme is Victorian style and the group task
is tomake a bar forthe oddly-shaped cabin - a combination of
Cabinetmaking and fine decoration. The creative task takes the gang
into their own happy hour as they have to make actional pieces for
the bar with games, shelving hat stands and mirors taking shape
Inthe workshop. Guest judge Rowan Ban from the Willam Maris
Museum arrives to cast her eye aver the pieces and calls time on
‘one ofthe woodorke's dreams of making t othe next round
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absolutely nothing
about carpentry.
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ahead of the airing of the first
sted by Lee Mack (pictured centre),
Rick Edwards (pictured let andmaster
craftsman Wiliam Hardie pctred right
this carpentry contest sees 10 ofthe count
fines woodworkers gather in Epping Forest to wht,
carve and chop their way othe final, to se who will be
Sige crowned ‘Britain's Top Woodworker The winner wil
alsohave the chance to stage ther ov exiition
he woods. Each standalone ‘room’ is based on
1) aditferent historical theme, including a Vitor
ub, Nelson's cabin on HMS Victory, a Gothic
bedroom, a Georgian hunting lodge, and
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‘This week's episode introduces anew extension tothe cabin
complex ~ a Gothic children's treehouse all pointed arch
‘windows ané dark material, the kind of place that would
ve most children nightmares.
In the group task the teams are charged with creating the key
feature ofthe raom ~a childs bed. Fer the sls taskthe group
take on ther toughest challenge yet, ta white ache’ toy
from one block of wood,
Sythe carpenters pull outallthe stops, as an array
items fora cilren's gothic bedroom come together
hop. From chess sets to toy boxes to magic bookshelves
and everything in between, the cargenters lt thee imaginations
run wl, but what wl uet judge, Gothic expert Michael Sno
decide is gaod enough for the cabin, and who willbe sent home?
at the prestigious Willam Moris Galery in London.
Master Carnie Willam Hardie oversees the
construction of grand and spectacular cabiain
The contestants are challenged wit group,
Sky HISTORY will crown Britain's best craftsman this autumn ina
1op: Britain's Top Woodworker. We bring
you the full rundown of episodes and introduce you to the contestants
episode on Thursday 15 October
items to furish the rooms while expert guest judges
with specialist knowledge ofthe cfferent historical
eras joint show each week offer advice.
Lee Mack, ick Edwards and Wiliam Hardie work with
the guest udgesto decide who progresses to thenext round
and wha wil get "The Chop! Le Mack said: "When was at
school loved woodwork mainly because there was never
any homeviork Being suraunded by the amazing carpenters
in this competion has reinvigorated that love and has
inspired me to investn my fist shingle roe (Googlett.)"
Rick Edwards added: "I came ita ths show knowing
absolutely nothing about carpentry, The contestants and
‘wll tookme ona realjourney leant about techriques and
styles of woodwork and, perhaps most important, learnt
things about mysetf ~for example, mnot good with my
hands. t's great tobe part ofa show celebrating trade
that nan era of disposable furniture, deserves more respect
and appreciation, never loa at a table the same way again”
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‘There's nathing a wood bu likes more than to gobackt the
time of tall imber ships, when shipbuilding and woodworking
ruled the waves. This week sees the addition of the Admirals
(Quarters tothe cabin complex, harking backto the time of
[Nelsons ships inthe Napoleonic Wer.
The two groups have to create acot bed that maves with the
‘mation ef the eceanto enable the admiral a goodnight’ sleep
he skis task ist plan sang as the would-be sailors craft
minature boats from blocks of wood, and they're tested for
ther sea worthiness by Admiral Harce and Midshipman Edwarcs
BBackin the workshop, and the creative task sees the woodworkers
eating incivdual tems forthe Admirals quarter, with secret
compartments and side tables galore, and when itcomes to
judging. Will and guest judge Brian Matthews make a choice
that takes
vyone by surprise
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November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Weedworking 29From: London
(Occupation: Designer/maker
Background: Six years ago, La
packed in her secure ob as a travel
agent, started a degree in Furniture
Design, and has never looked back
She loves to experiment with
materials, now works an bespoke
furniture commissions, and has
even stated designing her own
range of furiture
a
From: Sevenoaks
(Occupation: Student
Backgrounds Currently studying
a Rycroft School of Furniture Design,
Sean started making items trom
cardoard wien he was eight-yers-
ala He was inspired by a teacher to
move over to wood ands set taught
He has bit an impressive workshop Background: Daren has been From: Landon
ins parents’ garden and oves to working in woodwork since heeft ‘cupatin: Designer/maker
film and upload woodworking videos school and sayse loves the variety
tohs YouTube channel whichhas that each day brings. Darren has Background: Emma sponteneousiy
seen hm gin 22,000 subscribers. two chlden and oves building them cenrlled in Furiture Making course
Folow Sean aninstagram:sean_ wooden items. His favourtes were ‘wo years ago and has since Becorne
‘velegh woodwork the special beds and wardrobes he a fulltime designer and maker
made for ther, hich even incuded having lft er careers journalist
LED igs behind She has avery contemporary
style anc loves ta combine other
materials suchas concrete into her
Pee work. Fllow Emma on Instagram:
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Week five brings viewers tothe time of Mad Menthe era of SOME uc
the 1950s and 60s. Slee, minimal furniture, new techniques orn
and space-age design are the order ofthe day asthe woodworkers
are employed to furnish the mid-century lounge that Will has built
For the group tas, the two teams haveto create a sideboard ‘This week's historical era takes viewers back to Georgan times
to take pride of placinthe lounge, wile making a magazine rack ~ and a study inthe woods, The ist thing a study is going to need
\sthe skis task and the pressure s geting to the woodworkers is writing desk and for the group task the remaining woodworkers
as atleast one rac falls apart before the judging. split inte two teams to make the perfect Georgian desk,
Finally the mid-century era brought to Ife with the creative ‘The skis challenge’ to make a book standin two hours
task which sees the woodworkers create some rulyjaw-dropping jj) andfortheicreative task, the carpenters realy getinto the
esigns. From futuristic loor-lamps and floating coffee tables, Georgian mindset with gun racks and trophy wal-hangings.
beautifully crafted stools and o-naments, the competitors make y Wien guest judge, Georgian furniture expert Amy Boyington
roomful of fabulous furniture, but which pieces vill uest judge arrives, i's announced whose pieces makeitinta the cabin,
Tam Raffel take through, and who willbe shown the door? ‘andwha the show wile bidding a fond Farewell to
30 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking November 2020 wu: getwoodworking.com‘Occupation: Master eratsman
Background: Brett has worked
38a panting and decorating
contractor forthe lst 27 years,
and over the past 10 years has
been exploring his passion for
woodwork, Bettis sel-taught and
ikes to make mode'sin his spare
time. His mul-trade skills have
even earned him the nickname
“The Finisher
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For the semi-final the show goes back to nature with no historical
rabut instead a sense of the beginnings of woodwork and
place to contemplate life ~ the hanging woven willow nest.
There ae ony two tasks this week ~ the fist, whichis an
amalgamation ofthe group and skis task, sto make a ladder
to prowie access to the nest. Fr the creative challenge tis
week the woodworkers tke thelr inspiration from nature
and ae freed from the constrains ofa speci historical era
Between them they create a picnic basket, a midnight feast
container, very upmarket bid box and a large wind chime, Which
wall guest judge and Eden Project designe Michael Pawiyn rate
the best? Most importantly, who wil go forward tothe grand finale?
wu getwoodworking.com
From: Nerthamptonshire
‘occupation Professional
woodcarver
jackground: Gyn has been a
woodcarver since he was 12 years
ld. He's only ever worked for
himself ands now ene of the most
renowned carvers inthe UX. Glyn
has been commissioned forhigh
profes carvings andhas designed
hats for MPs, as well as creating
tems for Westminster and the
‘Supreme Court. Follaw Gin on
instagraryglynmouldwoedcarver
From: Bradford
Dccupation: Bullderjoiner
Background: Saf spent every
summer working alongside his
dad since he was 14 and has been
woodworking since his early 20s,
Known locally asthe right man
forany job; Saf has recent secured
himself some celebrity cents,
including England goalkeeper
Jordan Pickford, who he made
aarumber of bespoke nursery
furiture ters for
Ponta d
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It's the grand finale and just thvee competitors remain Their
mission inthis final episodes to create important pieces for
the exterior ofthe cabin complex.
Empioying environmentally friendly methods by using ofeuts
andleftover wood fromthe fist seven shows, the finalists plan
tomake acurved bench, atustc swing seat and afrept shelter
with hanging seat
Forabitof ight relief and for old times sake the carpenters
take abreakto do their final sil task they have to make a
weather vane forthe roof af one ofthe cabins.
Back at the final task and the woodworkers are seriously under
pressure, unsure they wl fishin time, and te pressure ratchets
rey get wind of this week's guest judge ~
a gant ofthe industry knowin as the ‘godfather of contemporary
‘uriture; John Makepeace OBE.
John gets a chance to examine al the finalists’ workover the fast
‘eight weeks, What does he make of their talents? Which fers wil
the expert judges deem worthy ofa place alongside Wills cabins,
and who's bod of work ullimpress them enough tobe crowned
up even further when t
the series champion?
November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Weedworking 34From: Laneashire
(Occupation: Furniture maker
Background: Originally trained as
chef, Ole decided to then go on
te study as acabinetraker, and
after recenty being made redundant,
has started his own furniture design
business, Curently converting abara
cn the family farm into his workshop,
Ole also works part-time as a DT
Technician at Cental Lancashire
High Sthaal Fallow Olle on
Instagram efwoodwerks
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