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For anyone wishing to purchase their first Japanese woodworking tool, a good place to begin is the (not so) humble...
What Japanese Saws To Buy
Here we explain everything you need to know about Japanese saws and what ones to buy. From the different types...
What Chisels To Buy?
Chisels are one of those essential hand tools that ought to find a home in everyone’s toolkit. However, in common...
Rider Block Planes Explained
These little planes have been an indispensable part of the woodworker’s arsenal for many, many decades but the original use...
Win a Rider Sharpening Station
Welcome to February’s Rider Sharpening Station competition This competition has now closed, thank you for all the amazing entries. Steve...
Axminster Rider Bench Planes
The complete Rider Bench Plane range comprises of a No. 4, 4½, 5, 6 & 7, with a soon to...
How to make a Windsor Chair step-by-step: Part 4
After completing all of our legs, stretchers and arm supports in Part 1, your seat in Part 2 and the...
How to make a Windsor Chair step-by-step: Part 3
After completing all of our legs, stretchers and arm supports in Part 1 and your seat in Part 2 it’s...
How to make a Windsor Chair step-by-step: Part 2
After completing all of our legs, stretchers and arm supports in Part 1, it’s time to focus on the seat....
How to make a Windsor Chair step-by-step: Part 1
There are very few things in life that are more satisfying than making your own chair. From the design to...
Which Workbench Is Best For You?
The workbench is the focal point of any workshop, but what is the best workbench for you? A number of...
Axminster Trade Clamps Competition
In November we saw our largest number of entries to our biggest ever clamp giveaway competition! We’d like to thank...