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Regular readers willbe familar with our promotion and coverage ofthe Alan Peters Furniture Award since ast August, and hopefully many of youmay already be working ‘on pieces as write ths, While we riginaly hope toholdajudging ceremony ths summer, sadly, due to the pandemic plans hac tobe changed and the award deadline was therefare pstpened unt The good news s that we've got the show back fon the road, and have decided to launchit as an palin event, while renaming ithe Alan Peters Online Furniture Aware 2021 which will aso include a vitual exibition of winne’s work. If youre a Uk citizen over the age of 18 who has a talent and passion fer weadworng, then thisisthe award for you to consider Please start ‘making your pieces soon as the entry deadlines 28 February 2021. The application fee is £20 per exhibit, and each applicant can enter up to two pieces of work A.word from our sponsors This award would nat beable te take place without ‘he enthusiastic sponsorship of minster Tools and Triton Tools, in conjunction with the magazine and organiser leremy Broun, Here at The Woodworker 4 Good Woodworking, we're thrilled to partner with Jeremy in putting tis award together as wellas being given the opportunty to keep it unning. albelt ina slighty different format, ‘The prizes on offer include fst prize ofa £7,000 tools voucher from funinster Tools; second prize is £500 tools voucher from Titan Tools and third Prizes a £300 judges’ prize Main sponsor Axminster Tools are very passionate about waedwerking, especialy when it comes ta discovering ane promoting new talent within the industry, as Communications Officer, Kely Wakeley, comments:"Being volved inthis award gives us an ‘opportunity to get behing our passion, find that new talent and promate it People really ike to share their Pieces and to show everyody what they've made it's all about showeasing individual work and sil” Judges & judging criteria The avard keeps ale the legacy of one ofthe prominent British furniture designer-akers ofthe ate 20th century, Alan Peters, who hada profound influence on generations of woodworkers, The award focuses on hand craftsmanship and t's important to note that you don't have to make alarge piece; it could be indoor ar outdoor furniture, and same machinery can be usedinits creation The judging pane! consists of three esteemed furniture ‘makers: Jeremy 8roun, Andrew Lavton and David Baron. When asked what he's looking for when itcomes to Judging, David comments: "For me, the most important ‘hig of allisthe design ané proportion of apiece: it needs to look nice. Seconds the craftsmanship: something needs to look goedbutitalsahas to be beautifully made. And then finaly, fie Fishy something that is a pleasure to touch” ‘While each judge wil bring tei personalinsight and opinions wil citfersightly, one ting they all values the importance of hand sil. The award also encourages design, and pat ofthat comes down to the way in which a pieces constructed, and lasty, af cours, the entry must be ft for purpose Get busy IF you're considering entering the award, we ask yout submitsichgh resolution images ofthe Piece, one of which must show its making ina ‘workspace environment. Full deta along with the applation form, canbe davinioaded fom ‘wuru.woedomain.com/alanpetersaward. Winne's vill be asked to submit short video, or engage in Zoom cal fr the final award ceremony, wich will beheld during the third week of March 2021. short video giving deals of the award canbe viewed here https: wnnuyoutube.com/watch?v=0y308TeMeBs. ‘Soif you haven't done so already, i's tme to get busy designing and making. Have fur! Awe Email teganfoley@ytimernedia.com www getwoodworking.com Tegan Foley cio Phil Davy ot cen ees Demeter ny ru teh November 2020 The Woodworker & Gced Woodworking 3What's inside? Zac Matchett-Smith makes a pai of bedsice tables by cutting lengths of walnut and ash int thin strips before setting abaut gluing ther all together w _verRitas SEND IN YOURTOP. 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Robin Gates picks up the August 1907 issue ‘of The Woodworker & Art Metal Worker & Allied Crafts Jounal ard gets glued to the cover 40 Music maker - part 2 Inthe second part ofthis article, Matthew White finishes his wonderful upgraded music stand, ich inspired by the great Wharton Esherick 26 The Alan Peters Online Furniture ‘Award 2021 Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part ‘ofthis fantastic new award, which champions UK furniture making talent while celebrating the lifeand work ofthe late Alan Peters OBE din ic 28 Cream of the crop ‘Sky HISTORY wil crown Brian's best craftsman [SEIS 57 Modern times Inspired by the roaing'20s, Dave Roberts goes ll stylish and turns an Art Deco clock 54 Part 4: Building experience ‘thisautumn ina brand-new UK series ~The Chop: to restart stronger Brain's Top Woodworker. 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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. 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The machine has a maintenance-free industri [AC motor, designed to drive the grinding wheel during continuous Use. The powerful motoris tested for a 25,000 hour service Ife. The efficent system manages to maintain a const speed, even unde fullload, thanks tots unique driving whee The motor and characteristic Tormek drive system ensure you have years of silent and reliable operation ahead of you, ¥ da your cwn choice of grinding and honing wheels Sharpening InnovationST TLL eee ose HAND, POWER TOOLS & MACHINERY SPECIALIST TOOLS} DM-TOOLS.CO.UK Have you visited us t our Twickenham Superstore? ye G 4 / Saree? q 73-81 HEATH ROAD « TWICKENHAM « TW1 4AW 020 8892 3813 * SALES@DM-TOOLS.CO.UK |\inidelamdesimidiodeabedSKIL 5810 AA circular saw 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, F > 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 100rpr, while > ‘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 16 The Wocaworker 8 Good Woodworking November 2020 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 i ‘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.comNotched 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 www getwoodworking.com 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 Wb: wiv sklcom; wi diy.com pracsias Sco o ry ry eta CrUN ey Sane 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 "4 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 ¥ 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 . a 13 (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 Web: vivnttontoots.com prasad cod ed Cuero 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. www getwoodworking.com 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 Webs vwcassichandtoo'scom THE VERDICT Cor ees November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Woedworking 1955) 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 20 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking November 2020 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 Webs winwicassichandteols cam THE VERDICT PROS ice ene gets ae cS ener ances; length of the blade allon SE a ory Sent Coen www getwoodworking.comOnly available at www.sautershop.com So Ae le Dole le are OC ADVERTISE Lt OFL3.0 Pivoting Router Lift Woodworker Guat EiGoodwoodtwanteing, The finest hand tools ay aL DIEM WIN Order online at: WWW.Classichandtools.com or visit us Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Hill Farm Business Park, Witnesham, Suffolk, IP6 9EW Tel 01473 784983US Archive 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 wu: getwoodworking.comeal trend Gd ee? DE pep : J Koes New Trend Abrasives range In conjunction with Trend, we're giving two lucky readers the chance to win up to £100 worth of abrasives from their new Zirconium, Mesh and Aluminium oxide range UPTO £100 WORTH OF ABRASIVES FROM TREND'S NEW ZIRCONIUM, I MESH & ALUMINIUM OXIDE RANGE im Trend are offering two lucky winner a prize of £100 worth of abrasives from their new Zirconium, Mesh and Aluminium Oxide range. Thanks to some great innovation, these abrasives are cesigned to last longer, have better mater remaval, and are designed tft ll machines, Thisinnovatve, high performance range isdesigned to tackle every aspect of sanding from aggressive, fast stock removal through torn finishing across a wide range of materials, including wood, metal, pant, plat Aluminium Oxide, Zirconium & Mesh Aluminium Oxide (3x longer lasting) ~ “Trend's range of Aluminium Oxide abrasives www getwoodworking.com are designed for high quality, consistent result, whether at trade professional or keen hobbyist level and is a great all-rounder for general sanding applications. This andthe Zeconiun feature cual layers of resin achesive to keep abrasve grains secure for longer Zirconium (x longer lasting) ~ Trend's Zrconium range of abrasives are designed forheaver sanding applications winere a sharp, ultra-durable grits required for fast stock Stays sharp asit wears, to maintain effectiveness and prolong useful ife removal, tr stripping back multiple layers of paint/ other finishes Mesh (5x longer lasting) ~ Trend's range of mesh abrasives use ultra-hard Silicon Carbide grit for superior performance, ‘durability and speed, offering upto Sx longer ifespan when compared te conventional abrasives. Can be rinsed andre-used forextendedife Features & benefits Anti-clog technology pen coating system and mesh design heps to prevent clogging and allow dust extraction Maximum stock removal - available inarangeofgits rom extra coarse 10 up to extra fine 240 Longer lasting ~ 3x/4x/5x longer lifespan winen compared to traitional abrasves Unrivalled compatibility ~ sanding solutions for every machine including orbital sande, “Vied sheet, deta, delta and belts (Once the two winners are announced, they willbe abl to vis the Trend website and choose abrasives oftheir choice up to a value of £100, For further information on thernew range of abrasives, see wwwu.trend-uk, ‘com/abrasives range. To bein witha chance of winning £100 wort of abrasives from Trend's new range, just sit ‘wuru getwoodwerking.com/competitions and answer this simple question What is the increased lifespan offered by the Mesh abrasives? “The vanners willbe randomly ran fam eorectenries The cosing at rhe Competton 20 November 2029 Only oe entry person lil ents wl De cscaced Umsoyees eyed id 2nd Trend are notelpbie tener ths competion November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Weedworking 23Organised 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) November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Woedworking 25Precision Cutting Simplified Mee leet) Work with unparalleled accuracy, flexibility and efficiency. ‘Shaper Origin + Workstation enable your creativity through: ~ Computer-guided handheld precision cutting ~ Efficient workholding for pieces of all shapes and sizes. ~ Easy templates, inlays, engravings, finger joints, custom joinery and more ~ On-Tool CAD & ready-to-go designs from a community of professionals and makers Try Shaper Origin + Workstation risk-free for 30 days. Experience unparalleled precision cutting and get free shipping when you order today. 4 Aim phone camera here to see Origin in action. shapertools.com(G2:\(U5130) The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker 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? are) Pitot oad Be ee ee ea 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 eeaetna acon show knowing absolutely nothing about carpentry. The contestants and Will took me on Ue 8eU n Rick Edwards brand-new UK series — The Che 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 2 1960" Mod Men- inspires lounge sll and creative tas te produce amazing Uae ec ‘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” ys i ee SOM rg (rr ‘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 » November 2020 The Woodworker & Good Weedworking 29From: 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: pe Pa ce ‘dead.marys @ 9pm ered 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 ee SRO uc iced 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 Set ourg ie 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 34From: 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 For mar information on The Chop: Britains Top Woodworker, see te following inks: Wet: wurw.seyhistory