Pocket Boy Medium Teeth Saw
The Silky Saws Pocketboy range of folding saws is an extremely popular, high quality gardening and leisure product. Its compact, lightweight design meaning it fits neatly into your pocket or rucksack. Ideal for light pruning around the garden, including fruit and small ornamental trees. It is also popular with campers and those enjoying the great outdoors.
This sleek saw features a rust-resistant,...
Veritas Miniature Spokeshave
This spokeshave is the latest addition to the Veritas line of fully functional miniature tools. At less than an ounce and only 3½" long overall, it is a third the size of their regular flat-bottomed spokeshave, and is useful for making fine shaping cuts where a full-sized tool would be too bulky or awkward to use.
Made of investment-cast stainless steel, the low-profile body (9/16" tall) has...
Veritas Pocket Plane + PM-V11 Blade
The Veritas Pocket Plane at just 4½" long and 1¼" wide overall, and weighing just less than 11oz, is aptly named - it's small and light enough to carry in an apron pocket all day.
Designed with a bevel-up configuration and a fully functional combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism, it has a finer cutting action than you might expect from such a small tool. This makes it admirably suited...
Robert Sorby Heavy Duty Corner Chisel
A heavyweight 1" (25mm) wide bruzz (corner chisel) for cleaning up deep corners of mortises.
Ash Handle
Overall Size:- 380-407mm
Blade Length 239mm
Quercus Magazine - September/October 2021
QM08 September/October 2021
Summary
The latest issue of Quercus is dedicated to toolmaking. Rex Krueger enthuses how he makes simple tools using chisels instead of plane irons to make toolmaking simple and inexpensive. You’ll be inspired by the travishers produced by Claire Minihan and the marking tools by Derek Jones. Doug Stowe makes his own hook knives for carving spoons. Michelle Mateo...
Gransfors Bruk Splitting Wedge 460
Forged steel wedge. Twisted for maximum splitting. The poll has ground edges.
The wedge has a 1¾" face, weighs 4 lb.
Danger: Always wear adequate clothing and protection for your face and eyes.
Book and protective leather sheath included.
Tormek LA-120 Jig Shaft
Replacement shaft for the LA-120 Profiled Honing Wheel
Arbortech Mini Carver MKII
The Mini Carver MkII is fitted with Arbotech’s latest 1,000W motor. Whether shaping, sculpting or sanding it has plenty of power and more. The Arbortech Mini Carver is a hugely versatile power carving tool. From rough shaping to sculpting, texturing, and sanding, the Mini Carver can do it all. The Mini Carver’s narrow, extended neck offers greater access into small areas. This is a perfect...
Bessey EZ360 One-handed Clamp with Rotating Handle
All-round flexible use
The EZ360 one-handed clamp is extremely versatile:
Thanks to innovative 360° turning mechanism to perfectly adjust the handle position to the clamping task
Thanks to long protective caps to protect the workpiece surface and distribute the clamping force of up to 1,400 N
Change the upper part from clamping to spreading thanks to the push-button release mechanism
Extremely...
Edge Toolworks Moxon Vice
A beautifully made, ready to go straight from the box (no assembly required) Moxon Vice. Made by Matthew Collins Furniture under their brand of 'Edge Toolworks'. Matt runs a successful workshop in Standlake, Oxfordshire which he set up in 1990, and has been a customer of Classic Hand Tools for as long as we can remember! Matt's team use these vices in their workshop and have done so...
Famag Bormax 2.0 Metric Forstner Bit 5pcs Set
FAMAG 5pcs Bormax 2.0 Forstner Bit set in wooden case Ø 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 mm.
Alloyed tool steel, RPM- 900 - 3200 rpm.
Overall height from tip to tip 90mm (57mm working depth).
Gloforce Eye-Light Plus
The Gloforce Eye-Light Plus is a 10w small but extremely bright battery floodlight with 270mm magnetic gooseneck stand. Extremely versatile, ultra bright 10w LED rechargeable floodlight.
The light head only weighs 220g, has a diameter of 70mm, comes with a helpful LED battery indicator and it even acts as a power bank and can charge your phone.
The strong rubber magnetic gooseneck will position...
Rob Cosman 3/4 Dovetail Saw
Cutting tiny dovetails (dovetails in 3/8 inch and less thick stock) is a bit challenging if using Rob's regular sized dovetail saw - it can be done, but I wanted a better saw for this application. That is why he designed his 3/4 dovetail saw. As compared to Rob's regular-sized dovetail saw, the 3/4 dovetail saw's thinner saw plate, smaller teeth, shallower depth of cut, and shorter overall...
Robert Sorby Drawknife
10" cutting edge, ash handled draw knife. Straight back and straight blade with slightly splayed handles.
Saburrtooth 2'' (50mm) Flat Faced Shaping Wheel
15% discount from price shown.
Set of Norton Manmade Oilstones + Oil
Please note that these stones measure 8" (200mm) x 3" (75mm) x 1/2" (13mm) and are supplied in a plastic storage box.
These are Norton India oil stones (aluminium oxide) are great for imparting durable, smooth cutting edges and for close tolerances.
The set includes;
Coarse India - Use to sharpen dull edges quickly.
Medium India - Medium cutting rate man-made sharpening...
Tormek Multi Base
The new MB-102 Multi Base allows you to sharpen on the side of the grinding wheel but, with the addition of the extra mount, the universal support can be positioned vertically on the front of the machine.
The Vertical position provides better sharpening access for knife edge trailing (with the edge in the same direction as the rotation of the grinding wheel) and for guided honing using knife jigs
The...
Veritas Canvas Apron
With cross-back straps to place the weight of the apron on your shoulders instead of your neck, this apron is 100% cotton canvas, a lightweight and durable material.
At about 34" long and 28" wide, the bib provides ample front and side coverage. The shoulder straps are easy to adjust with low-profile, unobtrusive clips, and the adjustable waistband has a quick-release buckle. A pocket...
Veritas Saw Guide Clamps
These Veritas Saw Guide Clamps are 50mm capacity clamps are anodised aluminium with solid brass screws and pads. They fit into the T-slot on the underside of the saw guide leaving the upper surface clear.
These clamps ensure the guide is secure and firmly held in place resulting in a higher degree of accuracy. Note they can also be used with the magnetic saw guide.
Henry Taylor Woodcarving Punch - Square Dots
Woodcarvers Punches from Henry Taylor which are made here in the UK. They are approximately 75mm (3'') in length and approximately 5mm wide.
Lie-Nielsen No. 212 Small Iron Scraping Plane
Please note that this is the iron version, the bronze version is temporarily unavailable.
Scraping Planes are used for finishing woods that do not yield well to the hand plane. A scraping plane is more comfortable to use than a hand scraper, and a plane body helps you keep the surface you are scraping flat.
They can be tricky to master, however. To make it easier, Lie-Nielsen do not recommend...
Gyokucho Blade for Fugaku Folding Kataba 240mm (112)
Replacement for the Gyokucho #112 saw
Oscar Rush Medium Carving Axe
A standard weight carving axe retaining a relatively compact design but with a broader curved edge for slicy cuts.
This carving axe has a 120mm - 125mm (5'') edge - SYMMETRICAL grind only for this axe (also known as double grind).
The head weight is approximately 625g. If striking the poll, do so with a wooden mallet (not a steel hammer)
The handle - hand carved 300mm - 320mm long...
The Decorating Elf - Cylinder Cutter
The cylinder cutter is an optional extra for The Decorating Elf.
The Decorating Elf is the most versatile texturing tool available and so simple to use.
Designed by William Hudson (USA), known to his friends as the "Turning Elf". Ideal for decorating pens, boxes, finials, bowls, jewellery, Christmas decorations, toys, key rings, pepper & salt mills and lots, lots more.
Cuts wood - side...
Henry Taylor No.7 Long Bent Gouge - 1 1/2'' (38mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Lee Valley 3-in-1 Brass Marking Gauge
This elegant Lee Valley marking gauge is really three tools in one - a wheel gauge, a pin gauge, and a cutting gauge.
The unique swivelling pin/blade chuck takes either a pin or a blade that locks in place (after extension is set) using a set screw in the end of the 4½" gauge stem. The cutting blade can be set for either right or left handed use. The opposite end of the stem is tapped to accept...
Lie-Nielsen No.073 Large Shoulder Plane
A versatile, general purpose Shoulder Plane with nice heft and the best size to start with. This all-metal Shoulder Plane is based on the Record 073, which in turn was based on a Preston model.
The Bronze lever cap is higher for better grip and closer to the blade bevel for better support. The mouth geometry allows for better chip clearance, while the adjustable mouth and locking screws are large...
Pfeil Chip Carving Knife - Kerb 10
Pfeil Chip Carving Knives come in a variety of shapes, this one is a Kerb 10 also known as Tarsomesser.
This knife is for narrow angles and corners, cutting from the top to the wood.
Fine cherry wood handles, shaped to correspond to the use of the knife.
Blade length 35mm
Starrett Electronic Digital Caliper
The Starrett EC799 Series Electronic Caliper is light, comfortable, easy-to-use, and constructed with features that have made Starrett slide calipers the machinist's first choice for many years. The EC799 offers a slim, streamlined profile, a large, clear, easy-to-read LCD display, long battery life, and function buttons for zero and inch/mm. Electronic Caliper, 0-6" (0-150mm), w/o Output, w/Plastic...
Pfeil Chip Carving Knife - Kerb 14
Pfeil Chip Carving Knives come in a variety of shapes, this one is a Kerb 14 also known as Korbermesser.
This is a rather big and sturdy knife with a thick blade. It is used for basket weaving.
Fine cherry wood handles, shaped to correspond to the use of the knife.
Blade length 55mm
Holster for Robert Sorby Timber Framer's Slick
A quality riveted leather holster for safer carriage of the Robert Sorby Timber Framer's Slick.
Pfeil Medium Sized Tools - Set of 18
Pfeil Medium Sized Tools - Set of 18 comes in a beechwood box and includes:
1 x Straight Chisel: 8mm (D1-8);
1 x Skew Chisel: 8mm (D1S-8);
12 x Gouges:
Series 2 - 12mm (D2-12),
Series 5 - 3mm (D5-3) & 8mm (D5-8) & 12mm (D5-12),
Series 7 - 4mm (D7-4) & 14mm (D7-14),
Series 8 - 7mm (D8-7) & 10mm (D8-10),
Series 9 - 5mm (D9-5) & 10mm (D9-10),
Series 11 - 1mm (D11-1) &3mm...
Robert Sorby ProEdge Proset
Achieving the exact bevel angle on any fingernail or long grind gouge has never been easier than with the Robert Sorby Proset.
By placing the gouge into the clamp of the profile arm and then extending the gouge up-to the required stop and locking it into place will allow for precise and repeatable bevel angles to be obtained.
Grinling Gibbons Master Carver
by Paul Rabbitts
Master Carver Grinling Gibbons (1648–1721) is famous for his breathtakingly delicate, intricate and realistic carvings, both in wood and stone. Tantalising cascades of fruit and flowers, puffy-cheeked cherubs, crowds of figures and flourishes of architecture are all trademark features of his energetic, animated carvings that grace stately homes, palaces, churches and colleges...
Carve
By Melanie Abrantes
Norwegian Wood meets How to Tie a Tie in this irresistible gift for DIY enthusiasts.
Using just a tool or two (a pocketknife and a gouge), readers will learn how to whittle 12 small objects, from a coffee spoon to a pair of dice, that take just a few hours to finishand in the process carve out a little peace and quiet for themselves.
Carve is an accessible guide to a...
Joseph Marples Trial 1 - 10'' Mitre Square
The Joseph Marples Trial 1 Double Brass Faced Mitre Square is a tool based on designs that were last made over 70 years ago which were marked with the Trial 1 brand or corporate mark.
This high quality Mitre Square has a blade length of 10'' (250mm) which is made from chemically blacked spring steel.
This Mitre Square is made from either Walnut or Rosewood and has four brass diamond rivets...
Saburrtooth 1/4''' Ball Nose - 1/2'' x 2''
The Saburrtooth 1/4" Ball Nose with a 1/2" diameter and 2" length is perfect for carving, shaping, and smoothing. It is available in multiple grits (X Fine, Fine, Coarse, X Coarse) and is designed for efficient material removal with minimal clogging. Ideal for woodworkers, it provides excellent control and precision for detailed tasks.
If grits are not displayed they are no longer...
Shapton Stone Holder
Sharpening Stone Holder, without stone.
Turned over the stone holder can be used to store three Shapton stones.
Veritas Beam Compass
A beam compass (or trammel) offers longer reach and easier adjustment than an ordinary compass. This updated beam compass is made largely of stainless steel, providing it with improved toughness and rust resistance, not to mention a more modern look.
The beams have threaded ends that let you link them together for longer reach. Just the base section of the beam compass deals with circles from...
Veritas Miniature Bench Plane
This 1/3 scale version of the Veritas small bevel-up smooth plane is only 3½" long and 13/16" wide.
Fully functional, it has a 5/8" wide A2 blade (0.06" thick) with a 25° bevel angle that, together with the 13° bed angle, provides an effective cutting angle of 38°. The stainless-steel Norris-style adjuster lets you set the blade with precision.
The body is made from investment-cast stainless...
Brown Ivory
Brown Ivory is red brown with a faint pink tinge with occasional blackish streak. Irresistible! For turning and furniture.
Pfeil Spoon Knives - Round Small
Pfeil Spoon Knives are used for hollowing out spoons and similar concave forms.
Blades are hardened and come with an oiled octagonal ash handle.
Blade length 35mm
Overall length 150mm
Series 27 Round small, bevel left; typically suited for a right handed person pulling the knife towards themselves. Or a left handed person pushing the kinfe away.
Series 28 Round small, bevel right; typically...
Joseph Marples Trial 1 - Presentation Set
TRIAL 1 - The mark of highest quality
This small selection of Joseph Marples tools represents the very best quality that they produce. They are based on designs of the tools last made over 70 years ago, which carried the 'TRIAL 1' brand, or Corporate Mark. The squares have 1/8th inch thick machined brass on both the inside and outside faces, thus ensuring accuracy on the inside and outside...
Norton Flattening Plate
A low cost, easy-to-use flattening method for all grit sizes of waterstones. The coarse grit silicon carbide promotes maximum cutting while the diagonal grooves provide a swarf removal exit during the process.
Engineered for superb flatness with a very hard bond, it produces an extremely flat result on all sizes of waterstones. For best results, bring the waterstone to the flattening stone.
Please...
Pfeil Palm Carving Tool Sets
Pfeil Palm Carving Tools are for cutting and carving wood.
They have Pear Handles, 135mm overall length, and 80mm blade length.
See images for individual blade shapes.
Sets of 8 include a Linden wood stand (340 x 145 x 50mm, weight 850g).
There are two sets available:
B8er - A includes: B1/12, B1s/12, B3/12, B5/12, B7/14, B8a/10, B9/10 & B12/8.
B8er - B includes: B2/12, B4/12, B7L/12,...
Veritas No.112 Style Scraping Plane
The Veritas® scraping plane is the ideal tool for final smoothing, especially when you have to deal with highly figured wood or reversing grain. With a well-sharpened blade and light cuts you can achieve excellent results on any wood. Tear-out is virtually eliminated with the cutting action of the included scraping blade. The adjustable frog enables blade angles from 0° to 25°, providing fine...
Robert Sorby Spindlemaster - 812H
The spindlemaster will create beads & coves as well as planing and trimming end grain.
Taming the skew is perhaps the most common of problems encountered by the woodturner. The digs-ins which ensue from incorrect presentation cause many turners to avoid using the skew chisels and consequently reduce their skills and limit their opportunities of turning between centres. The new Spindlemaster...