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Carving the Acanthus Leaf
By Mary May
Learning to carve the acanthus leaf is – for carvers – like a pianist learning a Chopin étude, a young oil painter studying the genius of Rembrandt or an aspiring furniture maker learning to cut dovetails by hand.
For carvers, especially those who focus on Classical Western ornament, there comes a time they will inevitably encounter the acanthus leaf, learn it,...
Veritas Miniature Router
This 75mm wide router plane not only looks like its full-size counterpart, it works like it too. Comfortable to hold and manoeuvre, it is ideal for hardware installation, fine inlay or intarsia work.
It comes with a 3.2mm wide A2 tool-steel blade (hardened to HRC 60-62), positioned inboard for standard use or outboard for true bullnose work. The carefully machined stainless steel body has a ground...
Ashley Iles 1 1/2'' Shallow Roughing Out Gouge
37mm 1½" handled shallow pole roughing gouge by Ashley Iles.
These tools have carbon steel blades, not HSS that you would find in the turning tools we offer from the likes of Hamlet and Robert Sorby. Carbon steel is preferable on a pole lathe because it will give you a finer edge, but more critically it is easier to sharpen if you are away from the power grid. So this roughing gouge...
Gransfors Bruk Small Splitting Axe 441
Can be managed with one hand. Forged and ground to a concave, quite thin blade at the "bit". This design helps the axe to enter the wood rapidly and to efficiently split it when the thicker part follows to push the wood apart. The poll of this axe, like the poll on most axes, is not designed for pounding on a wedge. The head weighs 2 lb. The face is 2½". The 20" hickory handle has circular grooves...
Left Handed Auriou Cabinet Maker's Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are the basic rasps for shaping work. They are relatively wide in proportion to their length giving you considerable cutting power. You will get surprisingly smooth finishes to your work. As a general guide you should chose a rasp which is 3/4 times longer then the width of the piece you are shaping.
As an example...
Saburrtooth 1/4'' Flame - 1/2'' x 3/4''
Head Diameter: 1/2"
Head Length: 3/4"
Stanley Catalogue No. 34
More than 100 years ago, Stanley Tools printed handsome catalogues that illustrated the company's woodworking and carpentry tools with detailed illustrations and descriptions of how the tools worked.
Though few of these catalogues survive, they are an invaluable source of information for hand-tool users, offering exploded parts lists of complex tools - such as the No. 45 plane - and advice on...
The Intelligent Hand
By David Binnington Savage
"The Intelligent Hand" is a peek into a woodworking life that's at a level that most of us can barely imagine. The customers are wealthy and eccentric. The designs have to leap off the page. And the craftsmanship has to be utterly, utterly flawless.
How does one get to this point? And how do you stay there?
One answer to these questions is in this book....
Thomas Flinn Pax 1776 Tenon Saws
Available in lengths 10" and 12" with 13 or 15 tpi, in either Rip (for cutting with the grain) or Crosscut (for cutting across the grain) formation.
Blade depths are as follows:
10" Blade length = Blade depth 2"
12" Blade length = Blade depth 2 1/2"
These Pax 1776 saws are the premium range made by Thomas Flinn & Co in Sheffield, England. The tenon saws are...
Veritas Saddle Square
Veritas Small Saddle Square - Transferring a line from one surface to another with a small square is not easy. Our saddle square allows you to scribe two perpendicular surfaces at one time. But, more importantly, it allows you to pick up on a line already scribed & accurately transfer it to another perpendicular face. With 1 1/4" (32mm) & 2 1/4" (57mm) inside legs, it can wrap a...
Veritas Tail Vice Screw
The tail vice screw is essentially the same construction as a shoulder vice screw but without an end guide, this tail vice screw has a clamping capacity of 17" less thickness of wooden jaws (not included) and is 21" overall.
1.1/8" diameter screw with single-lead Acme threads.
Mounting screws included.
Wooden Handle not included, but can be purchased as an optional extra.
Made...
Pfeil Series 2a R - Spoon Bent Gouge - Right Skew
Short bent chisels are used for shaping recesses and rounded surfaces. These are shallow (Series 2) right skew gouges.
Nakaya Japanese Folding Saw Set
Fujiyama Noko Japanese Folding Saw Set. A Ryoba, Dozuki and a Kataba in one set.
Comfortable rubber handle.
Length when folded 315mm
Teeth protecting and space saving.
Folding Saw Set comes with: Kataba and Ryoba blade with adapter, Dozuki blade with metal back.
Spare blades available and are listed with the individual saws.
Stones for Carving Tools
Used to create the finest edge on precision tools, delicate instruments, and die work. RH Preyda Arkansas files hold their shape while creating the finest, most uniform finish.
These Carving Tool Forms are designed to accommodate the various shapes and gauges of V-tools. The dimensions and specifications of each stone will match tools ranging from ultra-flat to semi-circular and a variety of curves...
Ashley Iles 1 1/4'' Deeper Roughing Out Gouge
31mm 1¼" handled deeper pole roughing gouge by Ashley Iles.
These tools have carbon steel blades, not HSS that you would find in the turning tools we offer from the likes of Hamlet and Robert Sorby. Carbon steel is preferable on a pole lathe because it will give you a finer edge, but more critically it is easier to sharpen if you are away from the power grid. So this roughing gouge is...
Veritas Small Router Plane
The Veritas Small Router Plane is a versatile tool for fine work, particularly on narrow material or in confined areas, this small router plane is invaluable for any task requiring small recesses, grooves or dadoes.
The sole is designed to completely encircle the blade when in the closed-throat position for maximum registration to the workpiece, even when approaching from the side or working...
Kutzall 1/8'' Sphere Burr - 1/4''
Kutzall burrs are the perfect companions for your rotary carving tools.Made in the USA, Kutzall burrs provide a great combination of material removal and surface quality. Efficient with or against the grain, these burrs have a long wear life.Their outstanding performance on a wide variety of materials to include wood, plastic, rubber, fibreglass and soft stone.NOTE: These burrs should only be used...
Narex Uni-Scraper
Universal scraper from Narex that can be used for many joinery, carving or restoration tasks.
200mm long. 14mm wide. 0.75mm thick blade.
Pegas Metal Cutting Blades
These are high quality scroll saw blades from Pegas for precise cutting of thin metals up to .125 inch (3 mm) thick and for other hard, non metallic materials. They are specifically heat treated to give maximum performance with power scroll saws. Can be used in hand frames also.
5" (130mm) in length and supplied in packs of 12.
Descriptions below are:
Metal Cutting number (Thickness in...
Barr Framing & Bench Chisels Leather Guards
Designed to fit the Barr framing & bench chisels, these hand-crafted leather guards will help protect your investment. The guard has an ABS plastic backing insert which is sandwiched between saddle grade leather, stitched and riveted.
Will also fit other chisels, but designed with the Barr framing and bench chisels in mind.
Gransfors Bruk Small Hatchet 410
The Gransfors Bruk small hatchet is the baby of them all weighing just 11 ounces and with a 2½" face and 11" hickory handle. Ideal for splitting kindling.
Book and protective leather sheath included.
Pfeil Brienz Carving Knives
Pfeil Brienz carving knives are detail carving knives designed by the Brienz Woodcarving School.
Large - 190mm total length, blade 75mm
Small - 170mm total length, blade 60mm
Image shows the large knife.
Benchcrafted Split Top Roubo Plans
This Benchcrafted Split Top Roubo bench plan is based on Andre Roubo's bench from Plate 11 of L'Art du Menuisier, with the added capabilities of the Benchcrafted vices. Benchcrafted developed this plan so woodworkers could build a bench using the Benchcrafted Tail Vice and Glide Leg Vice without having to figure out all the details. Simply follow the measured drawings and instruction notes.
The...
Joseph Marples Trial 1 - 6'' Try Square
The Joseph Marples Trial 1 6'' squares have 1/8'' thick machined brass on both the inside and outside faces, thus ensuring accuracy on the inside and outside edges.
They have a chemically blacked spring steel blade, secured to the stock with brass diamond washers and steel rivets. The accuracy of the try squares is well within that required by BS3322.
Peacock Oil - Wick - Clear Figure - 250ml
Wick is the the latest Peacock Oil from Skelton Saws, a hard, quick drying and figure enhancing lustrous wood finish.
A unique blend of the world’s finest natural oils, resins and waxes that together produce a hard, bright, breathable, water-repellent, figure enhancing and grain strengthening finish. Peacock Oil Wick, is uniquely formulated to enable a quick build with a fast-drying time.
The...
Pfeil Punches for Wood
Pfeil Punches for Wood are essential tools for woodcarvers looking to add intricate background details to their carvings. Made from high-quality steel, these punches are designed for durability and precision, ensuring each imprint is clean and consistent.
Key Features:
High-Quality Construction: Crafted from durable steel, these punches are built to last and withstand repeated use.
Variety...
Veritas Magnetic Saw Guides
This anodised aluminium Veritas Magnetic Saw Guide helps keep your saw on the right track and perpendicular to a workpiece. It provides a registration surface about 32mm tall. It is particularly useful when crosscutting tenon shoulders or the edges of a dado, which is where you want your saw to cut straight and true. You can hold the guide onto your workpiece with a hand or secure it with clamps.
The...
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Knife / Spoon
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Nakaya Golden Series - 2 Saw Set
The Nakaya Golden Series 2 Saw Set comprises of two saws that compliment one another perfectly.
Dozuki Gold 150 - 150mm blade - 0.2mm thick blade, spacing 0.83mm (30TPI), setting 0.35mm. An excellent choice for dovetails (even though it is a crosscut), tenons, and other detail-oriented cuts where accuracy matters.
Kataba Universal Meiko 250 - 250mm long and 0.5mm thick blade with a combination...
Pfeil Long Bent 60° V Tool - Series 12L
These tools are used for shaping recesses and working in corners.
Clifton No.4 1/2 Smoothing Plane
A Clifton No.4 1/2 Smoothing Plane.
A quality British made woodworking plane made in Sheffield.
This is a real beauty, and weighs in at an impressive 2.5kg. It's the largest of the three smoothers from Clifton, so ideal when you need something a bit wider than the no.4. Polish the blade, and set the plane up for a fine shaving, and you will be left with a surface to be proud of.
Bedrock...
Lie Nielsen Carbide Burnisher
Creating a burr on a scraper requires a hard, highly polished surface.
The Lie Nielsen Carbide Burnishers have a 4" polished solid Carbide shank held in a Cherry handle. A flared Brass bolster protects your fingers while burnishing.
Lie-Nielsen No.6 Fore Plane
The Lie-Nielsen No.6 Fore Plane is sized midway between a Jack and a Jointer. The No.6 Fore Plane is designed to further true the surface after the Jack has sized it. Its length enables it to skim off high spots as it bridges low spots, delivering a leveled surface ready for the smoothing plane.
18" (457mm) long
2 3/8" (60mm) blade. A2 steel.
Iron body. 7½lbs (3.4kg).
...
Ray Iles Small Froe
The Ray Iles small 5 1/2" froes are made from hardened and tempered EN9 spring steel and fitted with a 10" beech handle, treated with raw linseed oil.
Ideal for finer work
Depth Stop for Lie-Nielsen 271 Small Router Planes
Brass depth stop makes it easy to cut predetermined depth repeatedly.
Spare Blade for Blue Spruce Marking Knife
Blue Spruce .032, Spear Point, Small Marking Blade
Take advantage of the tool-less collet design of the Classic Marking Knife and always work with a fresh cutting edge.
Brusso Brass Butt Hinge CB-301
The Brusso CB-301 full mortice butt hinge, milled from heavy brass stock, is the smallest of four versions manufactured for boxes and small cabinets. It measures 3/4" x 13/16".
Length: 0.750" - 3/4" - 19mm
Width: 0.813" - 13/16" - 21mm
Leaf Thickness: 0.086" - 5/64" - 2mm
NOTE - All Brusso hinges come in PAIRS. Screws are INCLUDED (brass for the brass...
Brusso Brass Recessed Pull CP-150
The Brusso CP-150 brass minimalist recessed pull is designed for cabinets and fine furniture. It may be either surface or flush mounted. The pull measures 1½" in diameter.
Diameter: 1.500" - 1½" - 38mm
Depth: 0.500" - ½" - 13mm
Peacock Oil (Low Odour) - Antique Amber - 250ml
Skelton Saws Peacock Oil is a wood finish made up of a mixture of traditional oils, resins and waxes, each adding its own special benefit. All ingredients are naturally obtained, mainly from ancient tree species and all have been time proven wood preservatives used by the Egyptians and Ancient Greeks. Both breathable and water-repellent, unlike current commercial finishes, Peacock Oil is built up from...
Veritas Hardware Kits for Wooden Spokeshaves
Traditional wooden spokeshaves are still popular tools, despite modern alternatives that offer better control over depth of cut.
Typical spokeshave blades have tangs that wedge into holes in the tool body. Cut depth is adjusted by tapping the tang ends or the base of the blade. Many users find ways to refine this haphazard process, but most require a screwdriver or other tool, or the blade must...
Veritas Metric Sliding Square
These cabinetmaker's squares are used to lay out or transfer measurements quickly and accurately; you always have an ample reference face against your work without having to flip the square. This also simplifies working in two axes at once (e.g., measuring in 50mm and over 40mm), substantially reducing the chance of error when measuring and marking two dimensions.
The stainless steel blade...
Pfeil Series 2a L - Spoon Bent Gouge - Left Skew
The Pfeil Series 2a L Spoon Bent Gouge (Left Skew) is an essential tool for woodcarvers who require precision and control when working on recessed or rounded surfaces. This left-skewed gouge, with its shallow sweep, is ideal for shaping and detailing in tight spaces, making it perfect for intricate carving tasks.
Key Features:
Left-Skewed Design: Provides easier access to challenging areas,...
Benchcrafted HiVise Mounting Screw
The mounting screw is designed for the HiVise to make it ultimately more portable. The HiVise can be made with either a tail vice cleat or a benchtop batten, but having a mounting screw will allow you to use it in multiple positions around your bench, or anywhere outside the workshop where you are allowed to make a mess!
Anticipating the varied needs of woodworkers Benchcrafted designed the HiVise...
Veritas Bevel-Up Jointer Plane + PM-V11 Blade
The Veritas low-angle jointer is the largest member of the Veritas bevel-up bench plane family. At 22" x 2.7/8" and weighing 7½lb, it is the answer for jointing edges and flattening large panels.
The bevel-up blade configuration results in a plane that is versatile and straightforward to use. The 12° bed angle, coupled with the 25° blade bevel, creates an effective cutting angle of 37°. Simply...
Hamlet Rolled Edge Radius Skew Chisels
A combination of radius skew and rolled edge for steadiness on the tool rest without fear of drag.
Veritas Inlay String Thicknesser
The critical dimension for string inlay material is thickness. If too thick it won’t fit into the groove; too thin, and it will leave an unsightly gap. This Veritas Inlay String Thicknesser scrapes veneer - or any narrow, thin stock up to 2½" wide - to the exact thickness required.
Instead of a sole that travels on top of the material, it has two skates to elevate the blade from the work surface....
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Thumb / Laurel
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Leadwood
Leadwood is well suited to turning and carving. Dark brown heartwood with blackish streaks. Hard, heavy and durable. Sandpapers, varnishes and oils well to a high lustrous finish.