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The craft, from home too

Guides, techniques and workshop tips we share so you keep learning between courses.

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Learn by reading, before you touch the wood

What we teach in the workshop, open to everyone. Coming soon on the blog.

How to choose your first chisel
Tools · 5 min

How to choose your first chisel

Widths, steels and handles: what to look for so you don't overspend on your first set.

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Hand-cut dovetails, step by step
Technique · 8 min

Hand-cut dovetails, step by step

The most iconic joint in fine woodworking, broken down from start to finish.

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Timbers to start with
Wood · 6 min

Timbers to start with

Beech, pine and kotibe: which to use depending on the project, the budget and the tools.

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Build your workbench at home
Workshop · 7 min

Build your workbench at home

Height, workholding and surface: the minimum to work comfortably and safely.

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Oils vs. varnishes
Finishes · 5 min

Oils vs. varnishes

When to choose each and how to apply them so the wood breathes and lasts.

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5 projects for a weekend
Inspiration · 4 min

5 projects for a weekend

Simple, beautiful pieces to break in your tools without stress.

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Techniques, projects and voices of the people who pass through, in short clips.

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