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Initiatives we love: Circle Paints
We're looking at local initiatives we love! Today we highlight the team at Circle Paints and the importance of reuse in all kinds of materials.
How do we tell timber species apart in our shop?
Even as a timber shop, it can be hard to tell apart different species. Read about our process and our philosophy on timber identification!
What does the process of a glue up actually entail?
Thinking of a timber glue up for your home or workplace but want to know more about the process? Look no further…!
Renovating with reclaimed timber: what is possible?
Planning a renovation and want to use reclaimed timber but aren’t sure what’s possible or allowed? Read on to find out…
What are eco-resins, and how do they work?
In part 3 of our series on resin use in craft and woodworking, we look
Screws, nails & glue – when do I use what?
We use different fixings for different purposes, but why you might use one or another can seem like a mystery if you’re starting out.
What hand tools do I need to start woodworking? - Part 3: Planing and shaping
Want to get into woodworking with hand tools but aren’t sure where to begin or what to buy? Look no further…
Are hand tools or power tools better?
We often get asked which is better - hand tools or power tools? Let’s put them to the test and see who comes out on top.
Oils, waxes, varnishes and more – which finish should I use?
Wanting to finish a wood project but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered.
What happens when you machine reclaimed timber?
You may have seen on our price list the terms ‘dressed’ and ‘undressed’ timber, but what do they mean, and what do the end results look like?
What hand tools do I need to start woodworking? - Part 2: Cutting and sawing
Want to get into woodworking with hand tools but aren’t sure where to begin or what to buy? Look no further…
The Environmental Cost of Resin
In part 2 of our series on resin use in craft and woodworking, we look at the environmental cost of synthetic resins, and how to minimise the environmental cost of working with resin.
What hand tools do I need to start woodworking? - Part 1: Marking and measuring
Want to get into woodworking with hand tools but aren’t sure where to begin or what to buy? Look no further…
Is using resin in woodwork sustainable?
Resin absolutely has many uses and advantages in craft and woodwork, but rarely is the material discussed through the lens of sustainability. In part one of our series on using resins in woodwork we look at what the different kinds of resins are and the pros and cons of using it.