About Charnwood
Charnwood Machinery Ltd is a family run business, established in 1977, to offer top quality woodworking machinery to enthusiasts and trade users.
Since that time, many changes have taken place in the products we sell, due to technological advances, design innovations and even government safety regulations. There have also been changes in the market place itself thanks to fast and efficient delivery services, and more recently e-commerce sites like this one.
Our philosophy however remains unchanged and all products which carry the ‘Charnwood’ brand represent the highest manufacturing standards and excellent value for money, all backed up by our 12 month product warranty.
Our warehouse and distribution centre is based in Leicester from where we operate a next working day delivery service to most mainland UK addresses.
We also pride ourselves on offering excellent after sales support. Our engineers are on hand to answer any technical questions you may have and we keep thousands of spare parts on the shelf ready to go should you ever need them.
If you want to view products in person before you buy, you can visit any of the distributors listed on our stockists page who can offer you free advice on your requirements.
Our Company History
Our company was founded in 1977 by Alistair Cook who had been working in the export department of Leicester based woodworking machinery manufacturer, Wadkin. It started in a small way, like many family run companies, with his office in the spare bedroom and his workshop in the family garage. Charnwood began by selling other brands of woodworking machinery, such as Modern who were also based in Leicester.
The company steadily grew and soon moved into commercial premises taking on staff to cope with the workload. As an engineer by trade, Alistair had always intended to get into manufacturing and was soon putting new designs into production using locally manufactured components.
By the mid 80’s Charnwood had moved into rented factory space and was manufacturing a small range of professional machinery including planer thicknessers, morticers, table saws and mitre saws.
During the 90’s Alistair's 3 children, Richard, Alex and Samantha, had now finished school and joined the company full time. It was insisted they work in every part of the business to ‘learn the ropes’ and only later on join the management team.
Today we are very proud of our purpose built, self owned premises, located just 1 mile from Junction 22 on the M1.
The heart of the business has always been in designing new products, striking a balance between offering the latest technologies and maintaining the tradition of high quality our customers have come to expect from the Charnwood brand. We still do the research and design elements of the process here in Leicester, but most of our manufacturing has now been transferred to low cost centres in Asia, where we are able to produce competitively priced, high quality machinery as demanded by the British public.
Sadly Alistair Cook passed away in 2011 whilst on a climbing expedition in Africa, he leaves the company in the capable hands of the 2nd generation, who continue to build on his principles and put the customers needs first.
Browse our products
Use our product categories to find the items you are interested in. Each product displays a detailed description, the full specification, additional images and a list of all the related accessories you might need. You can even download the owners manual. There is also a search function at the top of the page, where you can type keywords to search for a product, if you cannot find what you are looking for.
Add to Basket
If you decide to buy an item, click on the 'add to basket' button and it will be added to your shopping basket. Click on the basket icon at the top right hand corner of any page to view the contents of the basket and proceed to the checkout.
Checkout
There are 3 easy steps to checking out. If you are a new customer you will need to give us your contact details, if you are a returning customer you can login using your email address and the password you chose previously. Confirm the order details and then choose which method to pay by.
Pay
Once you have completed payment you will receive an email from us confirming all of the order details. You may also receive an email from the payment provider confirming the payment details.
Order online: Pay by card with Sage Pay
Sage Pay is a fully approved provider under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). This is the highest level of compliance that can be achieved. Accepts all major debit and credit cards.
For more information please visit www.sagepay.com
Order online: Pay by Paypal
PayPal securely processes payments for Charnwood. You can complete paying in just a few clicks without revealing your card details or bank details to anybody.
Order online: Pay by Amazon Pay
Fast and secure payments using your existing Amazon account details.
Bank transfer / BACS
You can pay directly into our bank account;
Bank Name: - Natwest Plc
Sort code: 60-40-09
Account Number: 33080461
In person
You can visit our showroom and pay by card, cheque or cash.
Where do we deliver to?
We offer a delivery service via independent carriers. We do not currently offer delivery outside of the UK on this website.
How quick do we deliver?
Deliveries to most areas are sent on a next working day service (does not include Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays).
In more remote areas and offshore addresses a next day service may not be available and we will use an economy service which may take up to 5 working days.
For small items, up to 2kg in weight, we will use Royal Mail 48 business parcel service, please allow up to 3 working days for delivery. A signature is not required for this service.
We will attempt to dispatch all orders received before 2pm that same day. Orders placed outside of normal office hours or at weekends will be dispatched on the next working day. For example if you place your order on Saturday, we will normally deliver it on the following Tuesday.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery costs are automatically calculated during the online ordering process, once you have given us your address. All deliveries are charged according to weight and destination. When ordering online we will use your delivery address post code to calculate the delivery charge.
For UK mainland deliveries (excluding Scottish Highlands and remote areas) :
Small parcels weighing up to 2kg £4.00 (Royal Mail 48 - 2 working days)
Large Parcels weighing up to 2kg £7.00 (Next Working Day)
Parcels weighing up to 30kg £10.00 (Next Working Day)
Parcels weighing up to 50kg £20.00 (Next Working Day)
Palletised delivery over 50kg £48.00 (Next Working Day)
What about heavy items?
When ordering heavier items, where the order contains an item which is over 30kg in weight, you may need to assist the delivery driver. The delivery is a kerbside service which will be made by one driver who is only contracted to deliver to the outside of your premises or home. They will usually help you unload the goods and move them to your desired location but they cannot unload very heavy items without assistance. Please ensure there is somebody available to help unloading.
Can I give special delivery instructions?
If your address is difficult to find, it may be helpful to provide us with some additional instructions using the space provided during the online checkout process. For example you can request the delivery to be made on a particular day that suits you. Unfortunately we cannot offer any timed deliveries, our carriers operate between 8am and 6pm. If you have to leave the delivery address on the day you are expecting a delivery please make alternate arrangements with a neighbor and leave a note on your door. If nobody is there when our carrier calls they will leave a card with a reference number and a telephone number of the local depot. You can then call them to re-arrange the delivery. Please note that Charnwood will get charged for every failed delivery attempt plus the re-delivery and your co-operation is greatly appreciated to minimize such charges.
What if something goes wrong?
Charnwood offers a delivery service via independent carriers. It is the recipients responsibility to check that the number of parcels is correct and that they are in satisfactory condition before signing the carriers consignment note.
Any problems must be noted on the carriers consignment note. Once the carriers note is signed, goods are accepted as received in good condition and Charnwood cannot accept any claims. If there is any discrepancy, the statement 'received in good condition' must be deleted. To sign the note 'unchecked' is not recognised by the carriers, their insurers or ourselves. Claims for transit damage or short deliveries must also be notified in writing to Charnwood within 48 hours of receiving the goods, responsibility will not be accepted for claims of non delivered or damaged goods after this time.
Do I have to pay VAT?
All orders placed on this website are subject to VAT @ 20%
If you live in the Channel Islands you are exempt from VAT. Please contact us by phone or email to place an order.
What if I live outside the Shipping Area?
We cannot currently deliver outside of the UK. Any overseas customers are invited to arrange there own transport and collect goods directly from our warehouse. We can provide information about packing sizes and weights as required. Please contact us to place an order.
The following guarantee applies to qualifying Charnwood branded machines sold after 1st January 2022 to customers in England, Scotland and Wales. Non qualifying products are supplied with a 1 year guarantee.
All Charnwood branded machines are supplied with a Five Year Guarantee. The Guarantee starts on the day you purchase the goods (the date on your invoice or receipt).
Qualifying products will be free from defects caused by faulty construction or manufacture.
In year 1: The Guarantee covers parts and labour and includes all electrical and mechanical parts.
In years 2 to 5: The guarantee is parts only and all electrical components are excluded.
During the period of the guarantee, if Charnwood accept a fault exists and is covered by the guarantee, you will be offered parts, a repair, a replacement or a refund, depending upon the nature of the fault and the time elapsed since purchase.
The guarantee is given to the original purchaser only and is not transferable from owner to owner.
Claim Procedure
Contact Charnwood and explain the fault. We may ask you to put it in writing, if the initial contact is verbal. We may also ask for a proof of purchase, such as a copy of the invoice or receipt from the retailer.
A picture of the defective item, sent to us by email, can be a quick way for us to identify the component and make a fast decision to accept the claim.
Year 1
If Charnwood accept the fault is covered by the Guarantee, we will arrange, at our discretion, one of these 4 options;
1) Parts: Dispatch of replacement parts to be fitted by you.
or
2) Repair: Faulty goods to be collected from your premises for repair.
or
3) Exchange: Faulty goods to be collected and a new replacement dispatched.
or
4) Refund: The faulty goods to be collected, inspected and then a full refund of the purchase price given.
Years 2 - 5
If Charnwood accept the fault is covered by the Guarantee, we will arrange option 1:
1) Parts: Dispatch of replacement parts to be fitted by you.
Additional Details
Option 1) This option is often quickest and easiest for both parties. We have engineers who can guide you through fitting the new part.
Charnwood must be supplied with the appropriate part numbers of any parts requested. Failure to do so will delay dispatch, as verbal descriptions of parts can sometimes be confusing.
Part numbers can be identified from the drawing in the product manual or downloaded from the technical support section of our website.
Option 2) Whenever possible, goods should be packed in the original packaging. If the original packaging is no longer available a suitable alternative should be used. You must take reasonable care to ensure that the goods are not damaged during return transit.
We can only collect from the original delivery address and we will collect only from a UK mainland address irrespective of the original delivery address. When arranging a collection of the goods, you may specify any working day when the goods will be suitably packed and ready for collection. We can collect on any specified date but cannot give a time. Our carriers operate between 8am and 6pm. Please ensure somebody is available at the collection address on the appointed day. Our carriers make a charge for a collection which fails. Charnwood are not liable for any damage which occurs during return transit even if we have arranged the collection through our chosen carrier. Any damages found which have not been previously reported will not be repaired under guarantee. A charge will be made to repair such damages, which will consist of the parts used and labour at the current company labour rate.
Charnwood will undertake to deal with all warranty returns as quickly as possible which will be between 1 to 15 working days from being received by ourselves. (Our current average is just 2 working days) Once the goods have been repaired, we will contact you to arrange the return of your guarantee claim product.
Option 3) We will promptly arrange the collection of the faulty goods from your premises (see option 2 details). The goods must then be inspected by a Charnwood engineer before a new replacement can be sent. We will contact you to arrange the new delivery.
Option 4) This option is only available during the first 30 days of the guarantee. After 30 days it is assumed that the goods were accepted as fault free when first purchased. Any refund will be applied by the retailer using the same method as used to pay for the goods.
Not Covered by the Guarantee
Circumstances when customers do not have the right to make a guarantee claim;
- Accidental or wilful damage to the item
- Incorrect electrical connection
- A fault caused by misuse - Our products are given a product rating to inform users of the intended usage levels. Exceeding these levels will void the Guarantee.
- When machines have been used with tooling which is not suitable or not in serviceable condition
- Failure to follow instructions from Charnwood
- Fair Wear and Tear
- The fault relates to Consumable items
- The fault relates to Tooling items
- Damage caused by making an unauthorised repair
- Prior knowledge of a fault before purchase (ie bought an Ex-display model)
- If the product is surplus to requirements
In cases where goods have been collected and inspected by our engineer and either;
i) No fault is found
ii) The fault is deemed not to be the responsibility of Charnwood (Please Note: A charge equal to the actual cost for the collection and re-delivery of the goods will be made prior to return of the goods).
All repairs and servicing work carried out by Charnwood, which is not covered by the guarantee, will be charged for. The charge will be for any replacement parts used plus labour at the current company labour rate. Upon request a formal quotation can be supplied before any work is carried out.
Exceptions
Consumable items, such as: drive belts, bearings, carbon brushes, light bulbs, non-rechargeable batteries, bandsaw tyres, dust extraction hose, dust filter bags, racks & pinions and other fast wearing parts are not covered by the guarantee.
Tooling items, such as: sanding discs, sanding belts, sanding drums, sanding sleeves, scroll saw blades, mortice chisels, woodturning chisels, bandsaw blades, circular saw blades, planer knives, grinding wheels are not covered by the guarantee.
With excessive use any tooling item will need replacing or servicing within 1 year.
Additional Exceptions Years 2-5
All electrical items, including: switches, proximity sensors, motors, motor capacitors, variable speed controllers, printed circuit boards, speed sensors, fuses, digital read outs.
Expired Guarantee
Charnwood offer a full spare parts supply service for many years after you purchase a product. To order a part you will need to know the model number and the item part number. Both of these can be found in the owners manual. If that cannot be located you can download a copy from our website.
This Guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
In the specification tables of our machines we have included a 'rating' intended to guide you as to the suitability of each machine to your needs.
Ratings guide;
Hobby: Suitable for Weekend DIY'ers and woodworking enthusiasts.
Generally lighter weight machines with lower power ratings and smaller tooling capacities. Typically only ever used by one person for short periods of time or longer periods of time infrequently. Machinery should be well maintained in a clean, dry environment such as a home workshop, garage or timber shed. Expected maximum use of 100 hours annually.
Light Trade: Suitable for professional woodworkers where the machine will not be in daily use.
Mid range machines with a heavier build and more power. Typically used by 2 or 3 people within a small business and also for the dedicated hobbyist with a larger budget. It is expected to be used up to the machines maximum limit with occasional long work periods. Suitable for income generation. Expected maximum use of 300 hours annually.
Trade: Suitable for daily use by professional woodworkers.
Continuously rated, high power and a heavy duty construction. Typically used by several different operators in a small or medium sized business. Will be used up to the machines maximum limit with some long work periods. Expected maximum use of 1000 hours annually.
Industrial: Suitable for heavy use in a production environment.
Continuously rated, high power and strong heavy duty construction. Typically used by multiple operators in a component manufacturing, production environment. Frequent long periods of heavy use expected. Some maintenance and a basic level of self servicing is expected from the operators. Expected maximum use of 1500+ hours annually.
Returns Policy
As a consumer, your right to cancel is laid out in the Distance Selling Regulations.
If you do not receive your order or there is a discrepancy, you have to inform us within 7 working days starting from the day you placed the order.
If you have changed your mind, have ordered incorrectly, or no longer require the goods for any other reason, you have to inform us within 7 working days starting from the day you received the goods.
Before returning any goods, you must contact us in writing, by letter or e-mail, stating which goods are to be returned.
You must pay for the cost of returning the goods to us. After notifying us, you may use Royal Mail or another carrier to return the items to us. You also have the option to bring them to our showroom at the address below.
Whenever possible, goods should be packed in the original packaging. If the original packaging is no longer available a suitable alternative should be used. You must take reasonable care to ensure that the goods are not damaged during return transit. In extreme cases, damage caused by insufficient packaging will be considered as a breach of contract and a claim made against you.
If you are unable to arrange to return the goods yourself, we can arrange a collection from your address. The cost of the collection will be quoted to you and that amount will be deducted from the refund.
If you ask us to arrange the collection of the goods, you may specify any working day when the goods will be suitably packed and ready for collection. We can collect on any specified date but cannot give a time. Our carriers operate between 8am and 6pm.
When Charnwood arrange the collection of the goods please ensure somebody is available at the collection address on the appointed day. Our carriers make a charge for a collection which fails, which you will be liable for.
Refunds for unwanted goods will be promptly issued after the goods are checked in by our warehouse, and in any case not more than 30 days after you received the goods. The refund will be made using the same method you used to purchase the goods.
If you want to know more about your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations you can download the full regulations here. Trading standards have also prepared a buyers guide which explains your rights in plain English - DSR Customers Guide
Returns Policy After The 7 Day Deadline
Once the 7 working day time limit has passed, please contact us to discuss the available options.
We may still be able to help, however any refund may also be subject to our standard restocking fee of 20% of the value of the goods.
Returning Faulty Goods
For information regarding the return of Faulty goods, please visit our Product Guarantee page.
Visit the Charnwood Showroom
Our showroom is open to the public and to trade.
Visitors are welcome at any time.
We display our full range of woodworking machinery and accessories.
As well as Charnwood products we have on display Chestnut finishing products, Robert Sorby Woodturning accessories and a range of woodturning blanks, both British grown and imported exotic species.
You can buy and collect goods from our showroom.
Ample free parking.
Charnwood Machinery Ltd
Cedar Court
Walker Road
Hilltop Industrial Estate
Bardon Hill
Leicestershire
LE67 1TU
Directions to Charnwood:
From the M1 Junction 22
Take the A511 towards Coalville
Go straight over the first roundabout
Turn left at the second Roundabout, signposted Hilltop Industrial Estate
Turn right at the third roundabout, onto Walker Road
After 200m turn right into Cedar Court
Our showroom entrance is the first door to the right
Showroom Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Closed on Bank Holidays and between Christmas & New Year.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our company, please do not hesitate to contact us, by using one of the methods below.
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Charnwood Machinery Ltd, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU, United Kingdom |
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Tel. 01530 516 926
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Allen Head (or Cap Head )
A screw head with a recess requiring a hexagon shaped key, used mainly on machinery.
Arbor
A stub shaft on a machine to turn blades or other cutting wheels.
Auxiliary Fence
Sacrificial material fastened to a machine table fence to protect it from damage by a blade or cutter. Commonly used on spindle moulders, bandsaw mitre fences and table saw mitre fences.
Band Saw ( or Bandsaw )
A saw with a looped blade running around two or three wheels. Used with narrow blades for cutting freehand shapes, and with wider blades and a guide for straight cutting.
Bark
The outer protective layer of a tree.
Bevel
The angle that one surface or line makes with another when they are not at right angles (not at 90 degrees). Bevel cuts are made on mitre saws and table saws by tilting the angle of the blade. On band saws they are made by titling the angle of the table.
Biscuit Joint
An oval shaped disk that when inserted in a slot with glue absorbs the water and swells to form a tight bond. The slot is most commonly cut using a router mounted in a table.
Brad Point Bit
A type of wood drill bit. Similar to a twist drill but with a flat bottom and sharp centre point.
Carbide Tipped
Extremely hard steel pieces with sharp cutting edges fastened to cutting tools such as circular saw blades and router bits.
Chamfer
To bevel the corner of a board at a 45° angle.
Chuck
An attachment to hold work or a tool in a machine. Lathe chucks and drill chucks are examples.
Collet
A type of chuck that accepts a fixed shaft size, commonly used on routers.
Compound Mitre
An angled cut to both the edge and face of a board. Most commonly use is with crown moulding which is cut on a mitre saw.
Cross Cut
A cut which runs across a board perpendicular to the grain of the wood.
Dado
A groove in the face of a board, usually to accept another board at 90 degrees as in shelf uprights or draw sides.
Dado Blade ( Dado Cutter )
A type of sawblade for making wide cuts. This type of cutter is banned in Europe.
Deciduous
Trees that shed their foliage annually, commonly referred to as hardwood. It should be noted that this does not necessarily mean the timber produced is hard.
Dovetail Joint
A joint where the fingers are shaped like a doves tail, used to join pieces at 90 degrees.
Dowel link
A wood pin used to align and hold two adjoining pieces.
Drill Press ( Pillar Drill )
A machine tool in which a drill bit, is pushed into a workpiece to produce a hole.
Dust Collector ( Dust Extractor )
A dust collector system consists of a fan, dust filter, and a dust collection bag.
End Grain
The exposed pores on the end of a board.
Face
When a board has one side that is wider than the other, the wider side is referred to as the face (as opposed to the edge). May also refer to the side that is to be visible in the finished item.
Featherboard
A device with fingers used to hold material against a fence and or down against the table. Commonly used on router tables.
Fence
A straight guide on a tool such as a table saw, bandsaw or router table to keep the material a set parallel distance from the blade or cutter.
Flush
When two adjoining surfaces are perfectly even with one another.
Forstner Bit
A type of drill bit. They have a centre spur and circular rims with cutting teeth that cut clean flat bottomed holes.
Grain
The appearance, size and direction of the alignment of the fibres of the wood.
Green Wood
Unseasoned wood, freshly harvested timber, usually with a high moisture content.
Grit
The grade of particles in sandpaper or sharpening stones which determines the aggressiveness of the cut.
Hardwood
Timber from the group of trees with broad leaves, this has no reference to the actual hardness of the wood.
Heartwood
The wood from the pith extending to the sapwood, darker in colour due to gum, resins, and other materials which make it less susceptible to rot.
Hollow Grinding
A concave bevel on a chisel, gouge, or knife.
Inch
An imperial unit of length measure, 1/12th of a foot, equal to 2.54 cm.
Infeed
The side of a power tool where a board enters. Particularly in relation to planers, thicknessers, spindle moulders and router tables.
Jig
A device used to control the location or motion of another tool.
Jig Saw
A power tool that cuts by moving a blade up and down as it is guided through the cut.
Joint
The point at which two or more pieces of wood are joined together.
Jointer ( US term for a Planer )
A machine to true the edges of boards usually in preparation for gluing.
Kerf
The width of a saw cut, determined by the thickness and set of the blade. Circular saw blades typically have Kerfs of around 1.8mm up to 3.2mm, Bansdsaw blades typically around 0.5mm
Kickback
This is when a workpiece is thrown back by a cutter. Prevented using anti-kickback devices on thicknessers. Modern Spindle moulder blocks and circular sawblades are designed with features to reduce the chances of kickback.
Knot
The portion of a branch or limb that is embedded in the wood.
Lumber
US term for Timber
Mitre Guide ( Mitre Gauge / Crosscut Fence )
A guide with an adjustable angle head that fits in a slot and slides across a machine table to cut material at an angle. There is no standard size for the table slot, many of them are also T-shaped.
Mitre Guillotine ( US term Chopper )
Machine with two knives mounted at 90 degrees for highly accurate mitre cutting. Commonly used by picture framers.
Mitre Saw ( US spelling Miter Saw )
A type of chop saw where the angle of the blade in relation to the fence is adjustable to cut material at an angle, compound miter saws feature a tilting blade as well. A sliding compound miter saw is a compound miter saw with horizontal sliding arms for the cutter head allowing cuts on much wider boards. Mitre saws usually bevel in one direction, however some can bevel in both directions.
Morse Taper
The standard for the taper on the shanks of drill chucks, drill bits and lathe centres. The different size tapers are designated by numbers, 0MT being the smallest. 1MT & 2MT are commonly used for woodworking lathe centres.
Mortice ( US spelling Mortise )
A cavity or hole cut to allow a tenon to pass through to make a joint. A mortice usually has square ends when cut by hand with a chisel or hollow chisel morticing machine. They can be round ended when cut with a router or slot morticer.
Moulder / Spindle Moulder ( US term Shaper )
A machine with an interchangable rotary cutter head to cut profile shapes on the edge or face of material. See our range of Spindle Moulders
Outfeed
The side of a power tool where the board exits.
Particle Board
A generic term for material manufactured from wood particles and bound together with glue. For example MDF.
Phase
Type of electrical supply. In the UK, our standard 240volt supply is single phase ( 1ph ). Industrial units often have 415volt supply which is Three phase ( 3ph ).
Pilot Bit
A router bit with a bearing at the end of the cutter that rides against the edge the material or a template to guide the cut.
Pitch
The number of teeth on a saw blade per inch. Bandsaw blades come in a wide variety from 3tpi to 24tpi, depending on the intended use.
Pith
The soft core in the center of a log.
Plain Sawn
Boards are sliced from the log with the cut tangent to the growth rings.
Planer Thicknesser
A power-fed rotary planer that trims the surface of a board to a certain thickness. This combination machine can plane a surface and thickness timber to a finished dimension.
Plywood
A glued wood panel usually 4' X 8' made up of thin layers of wood laid at right angles to each other.
Quarter Sawn
Boards which have been cut so that the wide surfaces are aproximately 90 degrees to the anual growth rings, this type of cut reduces cupping of the boards.
Rack and Pinion
A system using two gears, one round, one flat to move a part, an example would be a drill press, a round gear connected to a handle works with a flat gear on the column to raise and lower the table.
Rake
The angle at which the leading edge of the teeth are cut on a circular saw blade.
Resaw
Slicing wood parallel to the grain to create thinner pieces, usually done on a bandsaw.
Rip Cut
A cut which runs through the length of a board parallel to the grain.
Rough Sawn Timber
Boards which are sawn, edged and trimmed but not run through a planer.
Router
Basically a high speed motor with handles and an adjustable base with a collet that accepts profile bits to cut edge mouldings, rebates and joints.
Snipe
The tendency to gouge the trailing end of material when running it through a planer or thicknesser.
Softwood
Wood manufactured from trees with needles or scalelike leaves, has no reference to actual hardness of the wood.
T - slot
A slot milled in the shape of an upside down T to hold special bolts for clamps or jigs or mitre guides.
Table Saw ( Bench Saw / Site Saw / Panel Saw / Dimension Saw / Beam Saw )
A circular saw mounted under a table with height and angle adjustments for the blade.
Tearout
The tendency to splinter the trailing edge of material when cutting across the grain.
Tenon
A projection made by cutting away the wood around it to insert into a mortice to make a joint.
Timber
The word timber is applied in a general way to the log and to the material itself, and to the standing trees. It is also applied more specifically to the larger squared pieces, or "dimension" stock, such as sills, beams, etc.
Underpinner ( Vnailer )
Machine which assembles picture frames by inserting a Vnail into each corner.
Vnail ( Wedge )
V shaped steel fastening for joining two mitred pieces of picture frame moulding.
Voltage
Standard UK voltage is 240v. Since European harmonisation, it is often expressed as 220-240v although the actual voltage has never changed. More powerful industrial machines use 415v, also known as 3 phase.
Woodworking
The activity or skill of making items from wood, and includes cabinet making (Cabinetry and Furniture), wood carving, joinery, and carpentry.
Privacy Statement:
Charnwood Machinery Ltd is committed to ensuring that any personal information you send us remains totally confidential. We respect the need to protect your privacy and information and commit to:
• Keeping your personal information secure and only using it for the purposes as outlined below.
• Never selling your personal information.
• Providing you with ways to manage and review your marketing contact preferences and the information that we keep on you at any time.
Data Collection & Usage:
The information we collect from you will be used to fulfil orders and meet contractual obligations and provide a quality customer experience for you.
When you place an order online, order by telephone or return a product to Charnwood Machinery Ltd we will collect:
• Name
• Invoice address
• Delivery address
• Contact phone number
• Email address
• Date of Birth (Some of our products are age restricted)
• Proof of purchase information and reason for return
• Credit card details
We will process this information on the basis of contractual obligations – we need it to process your order or return and may contact you by email or telephone to communicate with you regarding your order or return or to check the accuracy of information held. We may also process it on the basis of legitimate interest by contacting you regarding further products or information which may be relevant to the transaction or area of interest. You may advise us at any time if you do not wish to be contacted for this purpose.
When you sign up for our email newsletter we will collect:
• Email address
We will process this information on the basis of consent – we need it to keep you updated with relevant information. You may withdraw consent at any time, simply by unsubscribing from this list.
Vital Interest:
We may process your information and contact you by email, post or telephone to let you know about urgent safety information or warranty issues relating to the products you own.
Credit Card Information:
For orders placed on our website all credit card information is encrypted using SSL Encryption when it is transferred over the internet to our contracted payment processing provider (SagePay). Any queries relating to the processing of card data by our third party provider may be directed to www.sagepay.co.uk
Where orders are placed over the telephone, credit card details will be stored securely until the order is totally fulfilled. We store sufficient details (minus the CVV code) to enable refunds to be done and any queries to be dealt with for a period of three further months after which they are completely destroyed. This is compliant with PCI regulations currently in force.
Sharing your information:
We may share information with third parties for the purposes of fulfilling and delivering your order or return, processing warranty claims, analysing data and providing marketing information. Examples of third parties we may share your data with include:
• Couriers
• Third party payment service providers such as Sagepay or Paypal
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Woodturning Clubs A to H
The best way to learn woodturning is by benefiting from the experience of others. The following clubs are all very active and offer a great social side to add to your hobby.
If you do not see a local club in our list here, try contacting The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB) who have over 50 branches and many associated clubs, including those listed below.
Charnwood are not responsible for content on these sites.
Aberdeenshire - Grampian Woodturners
Our Club was formed over 10 years ago for anyone interested in Woodturning. We, as a club, meet monthly at St. Devenicks Church Hall in Bieldside. No previous experience is needed to join and tuition is available. Using a variety of wood species, we will be demonstrating various turning techniques daily, in the Exhibition & Burnett Conference Rooms.
For more information click here.
Carmarthenshire - Llanelli Woodturning Club
Our Club welcomes Turners of all abilities, and meets in Furnace Community Centre every Wednesday evening - 6:00 to about 9:00pm.
Our Club’s Aim is to encourage people to socialise and undertake meaningful activities so as to contribute to the enhancement of their quality of life. This is achieved by promoting the craft of woodturning, thus increasing the skills and knowledge of the Members.
On a monthly basis we hold a competition on a stipulated theme. Where appropriate, critical dimensions/form is set out. There are also in-house demonstrations/talks. We also encourage “show & tell” work that has evolved from mistakes benefitted from, also items of an exceptional high quality standard – anything that can enhance the skills of the members.
For further information please e-mail Dave Dewitt at [email protected] or visit our facebook page
Cambridgeshire - Cambridge Woodturners
The Club caters for all abilities and levels of woodturning, providing a friendly and encouraging atmosphere in which to learn and develop.
We have a varied and attractive programme and plenty of people to give advice and practical help. The Club prides itself on its friendly atmosphere. Being smaller than some clubs has the advantage that new members soon feel at home and are encouraged to take part in the activities for instance, the monthly competition, hands-on evenings.
Club Meetings are held at the Duxford Community Centre, Hunts Road, Duxford, CB22 4RE
Club nights are the 1st Thursday of every month.
For more information visit www.cambridge-woodturners.co.uk
Cambridgeshire - Ely Guild of Woodturners
The Ely Guild of Woodturners exists to provide people in East Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas with a meeting place where they can learn more about this fascinating craft and share their knowledge and a common interest amongst like-minded people.
We meet at on the first Wednesday of every month at the Village Hall, Little Thetford, just South of Ely in Cambridgeshire, where we enjoy a full and varied programme of events.
As of January 2008, our 20th year of existence, we were pleased and proud to announce that the Guild had become an Associate Member of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB).
If you would like to know more about possibly joining us, just pay us a visit at Little Thetford Village Hall; meetings start at 7-15 pm on the first Wednesday of every month.
For more information click here.
Cambridgeshire - The Village Turners
Formed by people with an interest in woodturning, who recognized the value of contact with other turners to enable them to improve and advance their skills.
Our aims are to:- Foster a greater awareness of the Turner’s craft, Promote woodturning, Encourage fun and pleasure from the craft, Promote the sharing of skills.
We normally meet on the first and third Saturday of the month at our new home - Railworld, in the centre of Peterborough.
We have a number of lathes set up for hands on tuition and demonstrations either by club members or professional turners.
For more information visit www.villageturners.org.uk
Cheshire - Cheshire and North Wales Woodturners Association
An active and friendly club for all abilities beginner to expert, taking part in demonstrations and holding competitions for members too. With a recently opened section on Wood Carving and Stick Making, if you are a carver or would like to start carving please come along to any of our meeting where existing members will be more than happy to help in any way they can.
The club meets at 7.00pm on the fourth Thursday of the month (except August) at the Memorial Hall, Sychdyn, Nr Mold (parking available).
If traveling from CHESTER – follow the A55 west, taking the Flint/Mold exit, follow signs for Mold through Northop, straight on at the traffic lights. The Memorial Hall is the first building on the left after passing the sign for Sychdyn.
If traveling from ST ASAPH – follow the A55 east, taking the Flint/Mold exit, follow signs for Mold through Northop, straight on at the traffic lights. The Memorial Hall is the first building on the left after passing the sign for Sychdyn.
If traveling from MOLD – follow the Flint road, turning left past Shire Hall, pass through the village of Sychdyn, the Memorial Hall is the last building on the right, just after the crossroads, and just before the bus stop on the right.
Wherever you come from – watch out for the SPEED CAMERA!
For more information visit click here.
Cheshire - The Woodcraft Association
We are a thriving small group of turners and carvers who meet in Hawarden on Monday mornings. Everyone is welcome, current members range from 15 to 90+ years old. We regularly host demonstrations of turning, sharpening and other wood working techniques. Our most recent demonstrations can be found on our website, (view the activities page.)
We also cater for carvers and stock makers, and we are affiliated to The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain.
Further information and contact details can be found on our website
Cheshire - The Cheshire Guild of Woodturners
The Cheshire Guild of Woodturners was founded in 2000 to provide an opportunity for people interested in woodturning and related pursuits to come together to discuss their hobby, and in some cases their profession, and learn from each other. Founded by David Bryant, a local professional, widely known for his work with spinning wheels, clocks and chairs we now have over 50 members. We have a range of skills in the club and we’re not all experts by any means. Whatever your skill level we are all willing to share and freely give our experience and knowledge. The Guild is a member of the Northern Federation of Woodturning Groups (www.nfwg.co.uk).
We are located just off the A556 Knutsford to Chester road in the Village of Plumley.
For more information click here.
Cornwall - Cornwall Association of Woodturners
Back in 1992, five people with a common interest in woodturning got together to share ideas and decided to form an Association. Subsequently, 19 people attended the inaugural meeting and the Cornwall Association of Woodturners was born. The numbers grew and at our peak had a membership of just over 100. Over the years we have met at various venues in Mount Hawke village, the last one being the W.I. Hall before moving to Probus Gardens.
In September 2004, we moved into our new premises that the club refurbished at Wheal Jane Mine near Truro. For the first time we are able to offer our members the use of a club house six days a week, with storage for all our equipment. Here we hold monthly meetings that vary from demonstrations by other CAW members, to lectures by visiting guests on all manner of topics related to woodturning.
A wood carver has offered to teach our members carving, which will be of enormous interest especially the way woodturning is progressing with more decorative work being required. We also hold special events such as Turnathons ( to raise money for our chosen annual charity ), trips to National Woodturning Shows, hold local exhibitions and demonstrations, and enjoy visits by representatives from well known trade organisations and internationally acclaimed turners.
Abilities within our Association are varied, ranging from the novice to the highly skilled. Indeed some of our members have won prizes at National Woodturning Events. Please spend a little time looking at our Gallery of members' work by following the links provided and visit us again as our site grows. At every monthly meeting, which is held in our clubhouse on the last Friday in every month, we hold a competition for experienced, intermediate and novice turners. This is part of the Turner Of The Year (TOTY) competition.
CAW extends a warm welcome to all woodturners. If you are a prospective new member or a member of another woodturning club or association who is in the area on business or on holiday, please drop in (free of charge) and meet us. All we ask is that you notify us in advance so that we can supply you with dates, times and venues of our meetings as well as any directions you may require.
For more information click here.
Cornwall - Bodmin & District Woodturners
(Formerly Treknow Woodturners club.) As well as laying on a series of demonstrations and other events to instruct and entertain our members, we run what is called a Foundation Course which is based on the one which the AWGB runs. Click here for more details. As well as this, we usually run a full day hands-on master class with a professional turner. As if that is not enough, we also have a mentor scheme where you can develop your skills at your own pace with the help of an experienced turner.
If you would like to join please come along to one of our meetings, or contact one of the committee members by email which can be found on the contact form
For more information click here.
Cumbria - Cumbria Woodturners Association
The Cumbria Woodturners Association is a group of like minded people with an interest in pursuing the art or craft of woodturning and the many other facets involved in this work. We have approx. 80+ members and are associated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB).
The inaugural meeting was held in 1990 by interested parties brought together by Merryll Saylan who came across from California for a 12 month residency at the gallery and craft workshop in Grizedale Forest.
We welcome visitors and new members of every age and level of experience, from professionals to novices. We normally meet at the Bryce Institute in Burneside, just outside Kendal, every third Saturday in the month.
For more information click here.
Derbyshire - Derbyshire Dales Woodcraft Club
Regardless of whether you are a complete beginner or an expert why don’t you come along to one of our meetings which are held on the first Saturday of each month in Wyaston Village Hall, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
We have a mixed programme of visiting demonstrators, hands-on sessions under the guidance of more experienced members and a monthly competition. For those not familiar with the area, Wyaston is about 2½miles due South of Ashbourne.
For more information click here.
Derbyshire - Derwent Woodturning Club
Derwent woodturning club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. We are based at Sharpes Pottery Museum in Swadlincote.
Our membership includes men and women covering an age range from early twenties to mid-eighties. For some members woodturning is a new interest and they have little experience of the craft. At the other end of the scale, we have members who have been woodturning for more years than they will admit.
Our meetings include hands-on meetings, demonstrations by professional and demonstrations by club members. Hands-on meetings provide a great opportunity for beginners and those with more experience to share expertise and learn new tricks.
For more information click here
Contact by e-mail: [email protected]
Devonshire - Axminster Woodturners Club
The Axminster Woodturners' Club provides its members the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas on all aspects of woodturning. We offer a range of demonstrations using the expertise of members as well as 'Master classes' led by many of the countries leading turners and wood artists. One of the most popular activities is when we have hands-on sessions, during which members work in groups to produce an item or practice techniques.
We also offer 'surgery' sessions where individuals can have one-to one tuition.
Monthly meetings are held at Woodbury Village Hall, Axminster, Devon
For more information click here.
Devonshire – Devon Woodturners Club
The Devon Woodturners Club provides its members with the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas on all aspects of woodturning, everything from different methods of turning, how to add decorative textures to your work, different finishes for your work, to where to purchase your tools & timber. New members are always welcome, & no experience is necessary.
Our calendar has an interesting & diverse range of monthly woodturning demonstrations, using the expertise of members, as well as visiting professional woodturners. We also have a number of hands-on sessions during the year in which some of the more experienced members share their knowledge & skills with the newer members. There are also a number of social events, such as the New Year Supper & the Summer BBQ, & the all-important tea break during our monthly meetings.
Monthly meetings are held at Rattery Village Hall, Rattery, Devon on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 19:00.
For more information click here to visit our website or here to visit our Facebook page.
Devonshire - Tavy Turners and Carvers Club
The Tavistock Woodturners and Carvers Club provides a place for those with an interest in this fascinating hobby to meet on a regular basis and share experiences and learn from those with more experience and skill. You can see the type of things we make on our website.
Meet at Tavistock Scout Hut off Pixon Lane 3rd Monday of each month at 19:30 New members always welcome, no experience necessary.
For more information click here.
Devonshire - North Devon Woodturners
We have monthly woodturning demonstrations by professional woodturners and proficient club members, giving you a chance to improve or learn woodturning skills.
Bring your turnings, both good and not-so-good for friendly advice to one of our evenings as a welcome guest.
We meet at Marwood church hall usually on the third Thursday of each month, except in July when we have our BBQ in Barnstaple and August when we have a holiday. We endeavour to work with the other woodturning clubs so that our professional demonstrators can visit several clubs on one trip, saving all of us money and making it worthwhile for the professional demonstrators.
We welcome new members whether you are new to turning or experienced. We have quality items related to woodturning in our club raffle which helps raise funds for the club. There is a wide range of videos for hire to help you improve your turning skills. Tea time offers the chance to talk to other members, the demonstrator and inspect the project table. A constructive critique is given by the professional turner on our work. Come along and join us.
For more information click here.
Devonshire - Plymouth Woodturners
We are a group of people of varying competences sharing a common interest in woodturning of all sorts. We have expert demonstrations and generally enjoy sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm with others expert and novice alike. We are a friendly group of like minded people, so why not come along for a chat
To encourage an enjoyment of the process of woodturning which promotes increasing skill and design awareness.
To promote and foster a greater public awareness of the woodturners art and craft.
To encourage communication and an exchange of views between woodturners.
To make others aware of the woodturners work and needs.
To operate as a non-profit making organization.
As a member of Plymouth Woodturners you can obtain discounts at certain local suppliers.
We look forward to seeing you.
For more information click here.
Dundee - Tayside Woodturning Club
Taywood Woodturning Club is a welcoming and friendly club with around 60 members. We are passionate about our hobby and encourage people to come along and see for themselves.
Further information can be found on our website www.taywood.org
Dorset & Hampshire - Christchurch Society of Woodturners
We number about 60 individuals, a friendly and sociable bunch, at all levels of skill from experts to beginners, from around the Dorset and Hampshire
Our Meeting Place is at the Mudeford Wood Community Centre in Pipers Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4TR. We meet at 7.30 pm on the third Thursday of each month.
At a typical club meeting there is a welcome from our chairman, who gives out any notices and introduces the evening's topic.
Then there is an opportunity for any member to raise a query or give any other notices.
The meeting continues with two kinds of events : One month there will be an introduction to a turning project, usually with a demonstration; When there is a demo on a lathe, we have a video camera system which projects onto a huge screen & a sound system which connects to in-house speakers.
This means that everyone, wherever they are sitting, receives a good view and a clear hearing of the evening's project.
The following month, there would be a competition evening when members are encouraged to bring in their own work on the previous month's project.
For further information or to contact us please visit our website.
East Yorkshire - East Yorkshire Woodturners
East Yorkshire Woodturners started life in 1997 and membership has grown to some 65 woodturning enthusiasts from Hull and the East Riding, and we have a regular attendance of 45 – 50 members at meetings. Our aims are to promote and develop interest and expertise in the art and craft of woodturning and related subjects, and to provide support and encouragement to woodturning enthusiasts.
We meet at Skidby village hall to the West of Hull, on Main Street, Skidby, East Yorks, HU16 5TX, on the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm prompt. We have a coffee break at 8pm, and meetings conclude at 9.30pm. Visitors – whether beginners, experts, or anyone who is simply curious to know more about the hobby – are most welcome. No need to book – just turn up! There is no off-street parking – just park in a safe place on the Main Street, showing consideration for residents.
Meetings consist of a programme of professional guest demonstrators of national and international renown, and a monthly competition on various themed turning topics. We have a library of woodturning books and DVDs for free loan to members.
Our fee is £35 per annum and £2 per visit on the door. Visitors pay £3.50 on the door.
We are affiliated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. (AWGB).
Contact details and our programme of demonstrators can be found on our website
Essex - Chelmer Valley Woodturner
The Chelmer Valley Woodturners are an enthusiastic group who meet in Chelmsford, Essex each month.
The main aim of the Branch is to encourage good, original woodturning and to help with this we have demonstrations and members display table each month.
Our membership includes both beginners and experts and there is a free interchange of ideas between all members
For more information visit www.chelmerwood.co.uk
Essex - Thameside Woodturners Association
Some seventeen years ago a group of individuals with a common interest in woodturning arranged to meet on a regular basis. The meetings were held in the Ridley Dance Studios in Leigh-on-Sea to discuss topics specifically related to woodturning and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on particular techniques. Occasionally professional turners were invited along to demonstrate their skills and individual approach to the craft. Thus Thameside Woodturners Association was created.
In 1996 the membership was sufficiently well established to justify affiliate membership of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. In 1997 membership had increased and there was a need to find a more suitable venue for club meetings. The club was fortunate to be accepted by Billericay Arts Association at the 'Fold' in Laindon Road where we still hold our monthly meetings.
The move to the 'Fold' ,together with an extension of the annual programme, helped very much to increase membership to a maximum level of 90 with the establishment of a waiting list.
The current membership stands at 70 and new members are welcome.Thameside were awarded the 'Turn Essex' shield in 2003 and again in 2007 for the best club table display.
Thameside Woodturners meet at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month at 'The Fold', Laindon Road, Billericay, Essex CM12 9LD
'The Fold' is the home of the Billericay Arts Association
For more information click here.
Galloway - Galloway Woodturners
Galloway Woodturners is a club for woodturners in Dumfries and Galloway.
Established in 2007, the club is open to anyone interested in woodturning, male or female, young or not-so-young, experienced or complete beginners who are just interested in finding out more about woodturning.
We formally meet at the Castle Douglas Community Centre at 7pm every second Tuesday of the month and visitors are always welcome.
We also gather weekly for informal 'Turning Tuesdays' at members' workshops where we share advice and wood in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
For more information click here.
Gloucestershire - Forest of Dean Woodturners
The FoD Woodturners Association is open to all ages and skill levels so whether you are just starting
out in woodturning, more experienced or just interested in finding out more, feel free to attend any of the
events listed on our club dates page.
All meetings held at Weston under Penyard, Village Hall (off the A40)
For more information visit www.forestwoodturners.co.uk
Gloucestershire - Gloucestershire Association of Woodturners
In 1991, a group of people met at a local tool supplier to discuss forming a club where like-minded folk could meet and enjoy all aspects of woodturning. From those small beginnings a Steering Committee launched the Gloucestershire Association of Woodturners. The Association prides itself on having introduced many people to the craft and the current membership includes turners of all skills and experience.
Our monthly meetings, on the second Wednesday of every month at the Hucclecote Rugby Football Club in Gloucester, provide demonstrations by well know Woodturners. Day Seminars are regularly organised and we have had the pleasure of Nikos Siragas from Crete, Les Thorne, Bill Jones and many others. Occasionally a visit from a tool manufacturer benefits members in seeing new products and often the opportunity of buying at discounted prices.
The Association is blessed with many experienced turners who are more than willing to help other members with various aspects of the craft. A video/DVD library is available every month for members to borrow from.
For more information visit www.gaw.org.uk
Gwynedd - Gwynedd Woodturners Association
Our members come from Anglesey, Denbighshire, Flint, Gwynedd and beyond.
There are also details of how to join us. If you are interested in woodturning either as a complete novice or an expert or anywhere in between do contact us via the email link later on this site or just turn up at one of the club events and introduce yourself.
The Woodturners Association of Gwynedd was formed by a small group of local woodturners in 1994 with the help of two well know professional woodturners, Jules Tattersall and Mike Scott with the aim of promoting and encouraging the craft and art of woodturning throughout North Wales.
The first meetings were hosted by Douglas Jackson at ‘Jackson Supersharp’ premises in Menai Bridge. Later on the Association moved it’s activities to Bangor Cricket Club but now the club meetings take place in Llandygai Community Hall in Llandygai Village, Bangor.
The Association holds regular monthly meetings when professional woodturners and club members demonstrate their skills.We also have club meetings to encourage newcomers to hone their skills on the club lathe.
Three woodturning exhibitions and sales take place each year in Beaumaris Town Hall. These are in May, August and October. The actual dates of these exhibitions will be found on the web site.
One of the highlights of the calendar year is the annual trip to the Woodworking Show at the Yorkshire Show Ground in Harrogate. We usually manage to fill a coach for this most enjoyable outing.
For more information click here.
Hampshire - Christchurch Society of Woodturners
We number about 60 individuals, a friendly and sociable bunch, at all levels of skill from experts to beginners, from around the Dorset and Hampshire area all with a keen interest in woodturning. We have regular lectures and live demonstrations on the various aspects of woodturning and friendly competitions for all our members to show off their work.
We meet at the Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, Mudeford BH23 4TR on the 3rd Thursday of the month starting at 7.30 pm.
For more information visit click here
Hampshire - Forest of Bere Woodturners
The club meets at 19:15 on the third Wednesday of every month. We have either a guest turner or a club night "turn-in", where some members demonstrate various projects and techniques and others can try "hands on". We also run an all day Master Class twice a year for a more in-depth demonstration, and competitions for everyone to show off their own work.
We welcome guests and new members of all abilities.
Members of the club support a Junior wood turning and craft club known as Crafty Turners.
For more information click here.
Hampshire - Hampshire Woodturning Club
We are a group of mostly amateur woodturners who get together once a month to share ideas, show the results of our labours and watch woodturning demonstrations.
Meetings are held at the Eastleigh Railway Institute, Eastleigh
New Members time is between 7pm and 7:30pm. This is where you can show your work, ask lots of questions and receive valuable advise for many of the group. This is very friendly so don’t be shy and bring along your work.
The main meeting will start at 7:30pm and finish around 10pm. Most meetings feature a talk or demonstration about a turning or related subject by a club member or a well-known national turner. Several times a year we have ‘turn-ins’ with a number of lathes being operated by members demonstrating various techniques.
Every month members are invited to bring work for the gallery. The gallery will be critiqued on the Turn-In evenings and if time allows on the other meeting nights.
There is also a monthly project for novices and intermediates with the opportunity to discuss problems encountered and overcome.
Refreshments are served at a mid evening break when members can catch up with the latest gossip. A raffle and prize draw rounds off the evening.
Membership is £20 per year with a joining fee of £5 for new members. Potential new members are welcome to come along and visit us without obligation or charge.
For more information click here.
Hampshire - Test Valley Turners
Test Valley Turners was founded in 1993 with the objective of promoting the art and craft of woodturning and providing a forum for woodturners to meet and exchange information.
This is done through a series of monthly meetings at which members and external turners demonstrate skills, techniques and projects. Occasionally we arrange full day workshops, usually on a Saturday, run by national and international level professionals.
Test Valley Turners are Associate members of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB)
We have always met in the Test Valley area (in Hampshire), currently in Longstock Village Hall near Stockbridge.
Maximum membership is limited to 45 in order to try to preserve the relatively intimate ambiance.
There are a few vacancies, which will be filled on a first come first served basis. For an application form please see our website.
For more information click here.
Hertfordshire - East Herts Woodturning Association
The club welcomes all and has members from beginners up to professionals. We have a varied programme of activities including demonstrations by members and guest professionals, visits by traders and tool suppliers and varied lectures on turning related topics.
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at: The Pavilion, Bullfields, Sawbridgeworth, Herts
For more information visit www.easthertswoodturning.co.uk
Hertfordshire - Herts & Beds Association of Woodturners
A well established club with meetings featuring a demonstration by a professional turner. The meetings are usually interactive and a great way to learn.
Anyone is welcome at the club, young or old, experienced woodturners or people who have never picked up a chisel.
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Adeyfield Community Centre, Queens Square, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead.
For more information click here
Woodturning Clubs K to Z
The best way to learn woodturning is by benefiting from the experience of others. The following clubs are all very active and offer a great social side to add to your hobby.
If you do not see a local club in our list here, try contacting The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB) who have over 50 branches and many associated clubs, including those listed below.
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Kent - Garden Of England Woodturners
The club provides a place for those with an interest in this fascinating hobby to meet on a regular basis and share experiences, to see professionals at work and learn from other like minded turners of varying skills.
We meet at The Dunkirk Village Hall on the 1st Sat of the Month then Tuesday evening ten days later.
Meeting address is Dunkirk Village Hall, London Road, Dunkirk, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9LF
Visit our website and see the About us Page for times & details, or go to the Programme of Events to see up and coming events.
Come along to a meeting - You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you enjoy yourself.
Find our website here.
Kent - Kent Woodturners
The purpose of the club is to share turning skills and exchange ideas and experience, Develop the abilities of woodturners at all levels, Support charitable organisations, Bring top professionals to share knowledge and ideas. Five lathes are available for members use at our regular Hands-On meetings. A library of books, videos, DVDs and tools are also available for members to borrow
Meetings are held on 1st Tues and 3rd Sats at The Friars, Aylesford, Kent.
For more information visit www.kentwoodturners.com
Lancashire - Blackburn with Darwen Woodturners
The Blackburn with Darwen Woodturning Club meets at the Square Meadow, 38 Holden Fold, Darwen BB3 3AU on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.00 pm.
The main purpose of the club is to foster interest in wood turning and to help members improve their skill in a friendly and sociable atmosphere.
So what does the club do?
- The club provides a variety of wood turning related topics in the form of demonstrations, open days, social events, etc throughout the year.
- The club provides active practical sessions on Wednesday mornings/afternoons where tuition is given to beginners by our more experienced members.
- The club promotes good will among our members and the local community.
- The club encourages all members to adopt a "hands on" approach with help at club meetings.
- Tuition given to beginners by our more experienced members on special evenings.
- Monthly competitions to improve standards
- Affiliation to the Northern Federation of Woodturning Groups
Plus, most importantly, the opportunity to chat with fellow woodturners to swap ideas, tips and advice.
For further information or to contact us please visit our website.
Lancashire - Pendle Woodturners and Carvers
We are a group of men and women of all ages who share a passion for wood. We work in partnership with this wonderful medium to create objects that are both useful and decorative. Beginners and improvers are especially welcome. Come and join us and discover your creativity.
- Free, hands on, woodturning tuition on club lathes
- Loan of books and DVD's
- Friendly advice on all aspects of woodturning and carving
- The opportunity to exhibit at Craft Fairs
- Home made cake and brew
- Demonstrations by professional turners
For more information http://www.pendlewoodturners.co.uk
Lancashire - Red Rose Turning Club
The main purpose of the club is to foster interest in woodturning and to help members improve their skill in a friendly and sociable atmosphere. We meet at 7.00pm on the third Monday of each month at the Bilsborrow Village Hall, Bilsborrow, near Preston.
So what does the club have to offer?
- Monthly demonstrations by local, national and international Woodturners
- Tuition given to beginners by our more experienced members on special evenings.
- Monthly competitions to improve standards
- Club clinics to discuss and resolve problems.
- Discount on tools and timber from local suppliers
- Exhibition and sale of members work at Craft Fairs and Art Exhibitions
- Organised trips or car sharing to major exhibitions
- Full day seminars (Saturday)
- Affiliation to the Northern Federation of Woodturning Groups
- Plus, most importantly, the opportunity to chat with fellow woodturners to swap ideas, tips and advice
Come out of the shed, join in and share your interest with others!
For more information click here
Lancashire - Trafford & District Woodcraft Club
The club was originally formed in November 1998 as The North Cheshire Woodworkers Club. Founder members Ron Reanney, Henry Milner and Frank Halstead held the first meeting in December with twelve members in total. Today the club enjoys the membership of 40 members.
Following a Millennium Festival award of £3194, the club changed its name to the Trafford & District Woodcraft club, and purchased various equipment.
In the early days, the club was fortunate enough to have the sole use of a room at Altrincham College of Arts. This was converted into a workshop housing all our equipment. After the redevelopment of the College, this room was demolished, however, due to the generosity of Mr P. Brooks (Head Teacher) and his predecessor, Miss M Lloyd, we have the continued use of a woodwork room within the college.
Club members meet every Monday evening at 7:00 PM, and work on their individual projects, drawing on each others experience and skills. On the first Monday of each month, we invite a demonstrator, or have a presentation from an expert in various fields. Previous events have included Woodturning, Marquetry, French Polishing and well known names such as Tracy Owen, Tony Wilson, John Berkely, Bob Neil and Ray Jones.
We are always looking for new members, and a warm welcome awaits anyone interested in Woodcrafts. Contact us now to find out details of our next event, or just come along to one of our meeting.
For more information click here
Lancashire - West Pennine Woodturners
West Pennine Woodturners are based at Norden Methodist Chapel, Norden, nr Rochdale, Lancashire - not far from junction 20 off the M62.
Club meeting nights are the first Friday of every month, when guest turners are often in attendance, doors open at 7pm with a prompt start at 7.30pm. Additionally, the Club organises day long demonstrations approximately 4 times a year. We also hold regular hands-on sessions for Club Members to come along with any difficulties they are having - they will be guaranteed to go home with a tried and trusted resolution.
Items produced by Club members are often for sale, and the Club's stand can be found at Craft Fairs and Farmers Markets throughout the North West. Additionally, the Club Secretary can be contacted if you are after something special or cannot get to any of the events listed.
Membership of the Club is £22 annually, with a meeting fee of £1. Guests are welcome to attend.
For more information click here.
Leicestershire - Trent Valley Woodturners
A club for woodturners of all abilities who meet to discuss their interests, exchange ideas and to further the craft. Each month an evening meeting is held , usually with a guest demonstrator. In addition there are two all day "hands on" sessions in a month when members can use the various club lathes and equipment.
A quarterly magazine "Woodword" is distributed to each member. Coaching classes are held which allow non-members to learn the basics of woodturning, and members can improve their skills. Anyone interested should contact the Secretary for details.
The club opened a new workshop in 2015 adjacent to Kegworth Village Hall, Nottingham Road, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2FH, near Junction 24 of the M1 motorway.
For more information visit www.trentvalleywoodturners.co.uk
Leicestershire – North Warwickshire and Hinckley Woodturners
The aim of the club is to share ideas and views of people with a common interest in woodturning and associated crafts. We hold demonstration evenings by club members or external professionals, and hands-on evenings when members have the opportunity to learn the basics, share ideas and try new techniques with the help of more experienced turners.
The club has nearly 50 members. Some are new to wood turning, some are very experienced. All are welcome, no experience is necessary. Come and watch, try your hand at a bit of turning, or get free advice on lathes, turning techniques, tools and equipment.
The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Hatters Space, Nuneaton, CV11 5DN.
We have hands-on sessions where usually 2 or sometimes 3 lathes may be running. We also have demonstrators who show different aspects of wood turning and related subjects.
We start at 6:30pm (although come earlier to get a good seat at popular demonstrations). Tea and biscuits are provided in the interval. We finish at 9:30pm.
Cost is £4 per night (first visit is free).
The club is affiliated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain.
The club has received grants from the National Lottery Fund and Warwickshire County Council for tools and equipment.
All charity donations go to support the Air Ambulance.
please visit our website for further information http://www.hinckleywoodturners.org.uk/ or e-mail Steve O'Brien [email protected]
Middlesex - Middlesex Woodturners Association
Middlesex Woodturners Association (MWA) is a club made up of members from a wide range of occupations and professions, with a range of expertise, from the non-turner to the professional turner. All have a common bond – the love of Wood in general and of woodturning in particular. The branch serves Middlesex but also draws members from other counties including Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Herts and other London boroughs.
MWA is also affiliated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain
We meet monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm in the Gaelic Centre in Northolt. Access is easy being only a few yards from the Polish War Memorial intersection of the A40 with the A4180 to Ruislip.
For more information click here
Mid Wales - Mid Wales Woodturners
Mid Wales Woodturners Club was founded in 1999 and now has over fifty members. The club meets ten times a year, usually on the third Sunday of the month, at Carno Community Centre. There is plenty of free parking at the Community Centre.
We have members of all ages - from 8 to 80 plus - and of all abilities, from complete beginners to respected experts. We are a friendly lot, and make new members very welcome.
Most meetings are demonstration days, where experienced professional woodturners demonstrate various aspects of woodturning. Members have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their own interests with an expert professional. Most demonstrators bring examples of their work, some bring specialist tools and woodturning supplies for sale.
We also arrange one or two ‘Hands On’ meetings each year. A number of lathes are available for people to use and try out different tools & techniques. Experienced club members are on hand to give advice and guidance.
Visitors are always welcome by prior arrangement. Please contact the Chairman, if you want to come and see for yourself, or if you would like more information.
For more information click here
Norfolk - Diss Woodturning Club
The club meets at the Mill House, Redgrave on the last Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and has a varied itiniery throughout the year guaranteed to inspire turners of any level.
The club members enjoy the use of a workshop in Redgrave for meetings with a very powerful lathe used by demonstrators and club members.
All levels of woodturners are welcome, from the absolute beginner to the expert. Help and guidance is always available to develop your technique, improve your designs or tackle the project you have always dreamed of.
To contact us or for further information please visit our website.
Norfolk - Norfolk Woodturners Society
Norfolk Woodturners welcomes new members, from beginners to experienced at their meetings, which are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at the Beetley Village Hall, Beetley, Nr Dereham.
The Society was formed in August 1988 when six woodturners decided that Norfolk needed a club for like minded people and as the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain had recently been formed is was suggested that they be contacted with a view of starting a local branch. To start the ball rolling it was decided to hold a weekend of woodturning to encourage others to join. Since then the membership has increased to the present 80+.
The Society is run by an elected committee whose aim is to promote, encourage and provide help and instruction to members. With this in mind the club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the Month and this takes in the form of demonstrations, hands on evenings, competitions and critique evenings.
Demonstrations at the evening meetings are usually done by members and also turners from other clubs. Professional turners are also asked to come along and show their skills.
During the evening meetings members bring along recent samples of their work for comment. At meetings we have various items for sale, such as turning tools, wood, sanding materials, fittings etc.
For further information or to contact us please visit our website.
Norfolk - Norwich Woodturners
Welcome to the Internet home of The Norwich Woodturners. We are a group of enthusiasts from around the Norwich area who get together to chat, drink tea, eat biscuits, show off our work, exchange ideas, and watch demonstrations from other Woodturners.
We are a Club which is affiliated to the National Body of Woodturning in the UK today, The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain, better known as The AWGB. We meet on the first Friday of the month from 7.00 p.m. To 10 p.m. at The Senior Citizens Club, Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston,Norwich. NR7 8EW. Occasionally through the year we will have a full day event, either demonstration or show.
We produce a monthly Club Newsletter called ‘YewTurn’ giving updates of the past months events, pending events and other bits of information. Download a past edition from the Newsletter page.
We are a friendly bunch and all share a common interest. So if you are interested in Woodturning and want to find out more or are a seasoned Turner who would like some like-minded camaraderie.
Come and join us.
For more information click here.
Norfolk - Wherry Woodturners
Wherry Woodturners are a new Woodturning Club located at the heart of the Norfolk Broads launched in 2022. We were founded by a group of five Woodturners who wanted to develop a new approach, enabling growth in an inclusive environment, assisting the learning and development of skills whilst contributing to the local community. The difference, we are the only woodturning club in Norfolk registered as a Charity (1196790) and are affiliated with the Association of Woodturners of GB (AWGB).
We welcome all levels and ages of woodturner, from those thinking about their first lathe, to the professional artisans amongst us. An exciting programme of events is planned for the year with demonstrations, workshop days, tuition and public displays. If you would like to be part of this exciting new adventure we would be happy to welcome you into the Club.
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at South Walsham Village Hall.
To join or find out more, please visit our website.
North Yorkshire - Ryedale Woodturners
Our club meets on the first Thursday evening of every month, at Snainton Village Hall, Snainton (near Scarborough in North Yorkshire), from 7.30 pm until 9.30 pm, 10 pm at the latest. Doors open at 7.00 pm, and there is opportunity to talk to other members prior to the demonstration starting, and of course during the tea break half way through. Where possible we broadcast demonstrations on Zoom for members who cannot attend, and make them available on You Tube for a period after the event.
We invite a range of top demonstrators, as well as running hands-on nights, a Christmas party, and our annual general meeting, which usually includes a "show and tell" session by members. We have two large video screens focused in on our lathe during demonstrations, to ensure everyone present can get a good view of what is going on.
The club offers a mentoring scheme for members new to woodturning. There are experienced club members that are prepared to arrange mentoring of newcomers at their own workshop for a couple of hours, to get them started.
To contact us or for further information please visit our website, or e-mail [email protected]
Northamptonshire - Tudor Rose Woodturners
The club was formed in the summer of 2001, as it was felt that there was a need for an AWGB branch in Northamptonshire. The club is now located at the Daventry Community Centre on Ashby Road, Daventry. The club is fortunate to have several professional turners in its ranks, all of whom are regular demonstrators.
At present meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, the doors opening at 7pm for a 7.15 start. The programme is based on demonstrations and lectures, and we hope that there will be something worth learning at each meeting. There is always time for socialising at the meetings, and the club is trying to build a strong and friendly identity. There is usually some wood, and some woodturning supplies on sale at meetings.
Our full day demonstration programme is intended to present the leading contemporary turners to both club members and a wider audience. An excellent quality buffet lunch is always on offer at these demonstrations, and is included in the price.
The Club continues to grow and accumulate its own equipment, and strives to present an ever-improving programme for its members.
For more information visit www.tudor-rose-turners.co.uk
or contact club secretary Malcolm Hill on 01327-872982 or e-mail: [email protected]
Northamptonshire - West Northants Woodturners
The Club exists to promote the art and skills of Woodturning and provides a friendly gathering of experienced and novice Woodturners, including several lady members.
Meetings are held regularly on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm in Weedon Village Hall, which has a large car park.
The usual meeting format is for a guest turner, or one of our experienced members, to demonstrate their skills in a variety of ways. Some meetings are arranged for practical experience known as ' Hands On ' where members are able to take part, using one of the club's eight lathes.
Periodically we hold an all day Saturday event from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, and for these we usually invite professionals to demonstrate their own speciality.
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Nottinghamshire - Dukeries Woodturning
We meet at the Jubilee Hall, Wellow Road, Ollerton (NG22 9AP). We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. In addition, we are trying to start up our hands on evenings - details will appear in the programme.
Most months we have a Professional Demonstrator who demonstrates some aspect of wood turning each month. We own our own lathe and we use 2 video cameras to project a view of the demonstrator as he works in close up so that everyone can see in detail what is happening.
The society is open to all irrespective of age, race or gender. Guests are welcome to come and try the club before joining.
For more information or to contact us please visit our website.
Nottinghamshire - Erewash Valley Woodturners Association
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month, with a number of ‘Hands On’ evenings on the fourth Wednesday of several months each year. Wednesday meetings are from 7 until 9.30pm. Hands on meetings are 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
We meet in the church hall attached to St Mary’s at Greasley. This is situated on the B600 six miles North West of Nottingham city centre.
The venue is a centrally heated pleasant hall. 100 Church Rd, Moor Green, Nottingham. For those relying on Sat Nav the post code is NG16 2AB.
The meetings are very well supported and there are two cameras relaying pictures to a large screen via a first class projector (supplied by the Lottery Awards for All) together with a remote sound system to make sure that everyone has a good view and can hear the demonstrator’s commentary. We also have a lathe for members to use at hands on meetings.
Each year we hold three competitions for both experienced and novice members.
For further information, or to contact us please visit our website.
Oxfordshire - Didcot and District Woodturners
If you live or work within our region and would like the help, support and companionship of fellow woodturners then we would welcome you to our club. We meet monthly at the Village Hall, High Street, Harwell, Oxfordshire on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Interested participants, whom we like to think of as potential new members, are welcome to attend these meetings and your initial visits will be on a guest basis, so that you can "sound us out" before we ask you to join. Junior members are welcome, provided they are at least 7 years of age, but those under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. We encourage members of either gender and of any ethnic or religious background and of any nationality: equally you may be a beginner, an experienced turner or simply wanting to find out more about the craft before proceeding further - all who are interested in woodturning and who agree to abide by the Club's rules and constitution are welcome. Please feel free to contact the committee, as listed below, if you would like further information or assistance.
Our program includes monthly demonstration evenings and "hands-on" evenings, a full list of which, for the current season, is shown on the website.
For more information click here
Oxfordshire - Oxon Woodturners Club
We were established in 1991 as a focus for woodturners in and around Oxfordshire. With over 60 members we cover a wide range of experience and ages. Our meetings (second Thursday of every month) are informal and consist usually of demonstrations or club evenings. There is always something for both beginners and established turners; new members are always welcome.
We are delighted that the well-known turner Gary Rance is the Patron of our club. Gary is considered one of the fastest and most accurate production woodturners in the UK and is one of only a few whose income comes solely from woodturning. Gary has been a popular demonstrator at the club, combining infectious enthusiasm with pre-eminent skill, and we look forward to a long and happy collaboration with him.
For more information click here
Pembrookeshire - Pembrookeshire Woodturners
We are a group of people of varying competences sharing a common interest in woodturning of all sorts. We have expert demonstrations and generally enjoy sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm with others expert and novice alike. We are a friendly group of like minded people, so why not come along for a chat
We look forward to seeing you.
For more information click here
Shropshire - Shropshire Association of Woodturners
The Shropshire Association of Woodturners is a friendly group of woodturners, from beginners to experts, who get together to share their experiences, expand their skills and increase their knowledge.
Our club offers:
* demonstrations by professional turners with close-up video coverage.
* a regular challenge to expand member’s experience and improve techniques.
* a library of DVDs and books which members can borrow.
* club afternoons, evenings and Saturday morning teach-in sessions.
Our meetings are held once a month at Bicton Village Hall, Church Lane, Bicton, SY3 8EL.
Whether you are already a turner or just thinking about starting you will be most welcome at any of our meetings.
For further information or to contact us, please visit our website.
Somerset - Avon & Bristol Woodturners
Avon & Bristol Woodturners monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at St. Theresa's Church Hall, Gloucester Road North, Filton, Bristol. Non members are welcome.
The Max Carey Woodturning Trust is fully equipped workshop facility available to all members. This workshop has over 20 lathes and tuition is also available.
Members are welcome to use the facilities of The Trust situated at ' The Mill ' found at the rear of 35, High Street, Portishead.
Non members are welcome to visit to assess if they wish to join, all will be made welcome. The Trust is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 4.30pm. Free parking is available in Roath Road, off High Street and only a few minutes walk away,
For more information visit www.avon-and-bristol-woodturners.org.uk
Somerset - Burnham on Sea Woodturning Club
The Objective of the Club, is to raise the profile of woodturning in South Somerset with a hands on practical approach.
Members will be able to develop their woodturning skills and knowledge through the regular monthly meetings. Subjects being covered at the meeting with include items such as, health and safety, the use of tools and wood technology, how to develop creative/artistic turning, among many other subjects that will help new or experienced woodturners to develop in a friendly safe environment.
Club meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month.At the Community Hall Berrow Road, Burnham On Sea.
For more information visit www.burnham-on-sea-wtc.co.uk
Somerset - Martock and District Woodturners
The Martock and District Woodturners, are a small friendly club with a vibrant outlook. They have on average two meetings each month, one of which usually has a well-known demonstrator during the evening. The other is termed a “hands on” evening at which various topics are discussed and practised on the lathes.
The club meets at Yandles and Sons Timber Merchants at Martock and at Ash pavilion. Club night meetings are usually held on the last Tuesday in the month, the “hands on“evenings are held on the second Tuesday of the month except for April and September when Yandles hold shows.
Somerset - Somerset Woodturners Club
Our club exists to promote interest in woodturning in the Somerset area, as a hobby, a craft or occupation.
At our monthly meetings you can: Watch demonstrations by visiting professional turners and experts with allied skills.
Experience hands-on nights where you can improve your skills and learn new techniques.
Borrow from the club library of books and videos about turning and other skills.
Take the opportunity to buy tools, books and supplies.
But most of all, meet and talk and join in with other local turners and enjoy this creative and satisfying skill.
We meet at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month at Sedgemoor Auction Centre. The Centre is situated to the North of the town of North Petherton, on the A38 road between Taunton and Bridgwater. (just off junction 24 of M5).
To contact us or for more information please visit our website.
Somerset - Weston Woodturning Circle
The Weston Woodturning Circle was formed in November 2002 to bring people together from North Somerset and surrounding areas, who have an interest in woodturning and associated activities. Men women and young people (10 years +) are all welcome to join.
The purpose of the club is to foster the art of woodturning, promote woodturning amongst fellow turners and the public and to develop skills within the membership to encourage all to progress within a social and mutually supportive environment.
There is a wide range of experience throughout the club; from those just starting who have no equipment, to those who have been turning for many years.
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at Weston-super-Mare Football Club,Witerstoke Road W-S-M.
Somerset - Wessex Woodturners
Membership ranges from the beginner to some very skilled craftsmen whose work is amongst the very best to be found in the south west. Members are drawn from the Somerset, Devon and Dorset areas and come from all walks of life.
Many of our monthly meetings take the form of a speaker and demonstrator attending to give the benefit of their expert knowledge. National and International names well known in the woodturning world have attended, including personalities such as Stuart Mortimer, Phil Irons, Jimmy Clewes, Gary Rance, Mick Hambury, Mark Sanger and Ray Jones, to name but a few. People who many turners may have heard or read about but never have a chance to watch and talk to in person. Other speakers have entertained us from subjects as widely spread as longbow making, bagpipe making and French polishing.
Hands-on evenings are held every 3 months, where members can have a go at turning something new or something which they may find particularly difficult, benefiting from the advice of other members in friendly and familiar surroundings, or just watch and listen to other members demonstrating on the Club lathes.
Meetings are on the last Friday of each month, at Yandles & Sons, Martock, TA12 6JU.
For more information or to contact us please visit our website.
South Yorkshire - Sheffield Woodturning club
The Sheffield Woodturning club provides a place for those with an interest in this fascinating hobby to meet on a regular basis and share experiences, see professionals at work and learn from those with more experience and skill. You can see the type of things we make in our gallery pages.
We meet at the Wood Lane Countryside Centre, Stannington, on the second Thursday each month for a professional demo and then usually on the fourth Thursday for what we call our "Hands-on" evening - please see programme for full details.
Our club can offer you:-
• Monthly demos by a professional turner
• Monthly club nights where members can 'have a go' on our club lathes
• Discount on a range of woodturning products and materials is available most months
• Elston Sawmill join us every couple of months with some great value timber - see programme
• Full Day seminars
• The club has Public Liability insurance cover, and members are insured whilst engaged in club activities.
• A great group of people who are keen to 'talk wood' and pass on ideas, tips and general advice to newcomers. Oh, and we do a great line in tea & biscuits!
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South Suffolk – Chestnuts Woodturners
We are a small branch which meets in the ancient town of Hadleigh Suffolk on the third Thursday of the month in the Community Hall Duke Street and would be pleased to see any other woodturners who visit the town. Membership is open to any woodturner. Please contact Tom Parker 01473 827328
http://www.chestnutswood.co.uk/
Staffordshire – Mid Staffs Woodturners Association
We are a club with a membership of approximately 50 members practising and interested in the art and craft of woodturning.
Regular meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at Etching Village Hall. Meetings start at 7.00pm.
The club is equipped with its own lathe and video system. so that everybody can clearly see the turning process.
The club is fully insured through the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain, to whom we are affiliated.
Meetings usually take the form of a demonstration, most often by a professional woodturner, but sometimes by one of the more experienced club members. The opportunity exists for questions to the demonstrators, but in addition with the spirit of camaraderie that exists among members, help and advice for those who are new to the craft can always be obtained from the more experienced turners.
Staffordshire – Staffordshire and South Cheshire Woodturners Association
Hello and welcome to Staffordshire and South Cheshire Woodturners Association. We are currently celebrating our 20th year as a club. We meet every second Thursday of the month and pride ourselves on being a very friendly club. Why not you come along for a natter with some like-minded people. Our club address is 'Senior Citizens Centre, Hanover Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffs ST5 1AU'.The SSCWA website first appeared in 2007, and was then updated in October 2008. It provides lots of information about the club, including links, photos, and all the latest news and events.
Staffordshire – West Midlands Woodturners
The Branch is made up of members from a wide range of occupations and professions, with a range of expertise, from the non-turner to the professional turner. All have a common bond – the love of Wood in general and of woodturning in particular.
Our regular meetings are held every four to six weeks during school terms on a Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 5pm at Water Orton Primary School, Vicarage Lane, Water Orton. There is no branch membership fee although a charge is made to cover the costs of the meeting.
At many of our meetings we have a visiting speaker or demonstrator. We also at times have full day demonstrations. Invitations are also received from other local branches to join with their activities.
The aim of the branch is to create in its meetings an atmosphere of friendly informality and promote the art and craftsmanship of the woodturner.
If you are not a member of the National Association an invitation is extended to you to attend TWO branch meetings before you make that decision, after which you must be a fully paid up National member to attend further meetings.
http://www.wmwoodturners.org.uk/
Strathclyde – Strathclyde Woodturners
Strathclyde Woodturners was formed in 2002 and is affiliated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain.
Amongst other aims, our constitution seeks to foster a greater awareness of the Turners’ Art & Craft, and to promote the art of Woodturning amongst both Woodturners and the General Public. Consequently we have held, and will in the future, hold public demonstrations and exhibitions.
At various times we have been invited to participate in various woodland related events, where we demonstrate woodturning, and give hands-on experience. We have also been approached by other bodies, e.g. organisations for the physically disabled, such as the ALPHA Project, also the Scottish Prison Service, to provide assistance in training, rehabilitation etc.
Our present membership, which is open to all and includes members from as far afield as the Firth of Clyde, the Firth of Forth and Perthshire is now over 30. The number of persons attending our monthly meetings in Lenzie averages 20.
Suffolk – Suffolk Mid Coastal Woodturners
Our mission is to provide the opportunity for people with wood craft interests & skills to meet & benefit from contact with other people with similar interests.
With this mission in mind the committee annually sets a programme within the group to include demonstations at our headquarters to promote the art of woodturning and associcated wood crafts. We have a strong membership who attend these organised demonstrations where we have a gallery to show off members work and to inspire others to progress and show off their new founded talents.
We are open to new members of all ages and gender, whether you are a beginner or returning to woodturning. We are very keen to attract youngsters as we recognize them as being the woodturners of the future. We like to believe we have a family atmosphere within the club, this appears to be apparent when we hold our social evening, where members bring their families along to enjoy a good night.
We meet the 1st Thursday of most months at our headquarters, however with our development and training programme we can offer 1 to 1 training with a specific mentor. please see development and training programme. Members are constantly notified of the clubs activities by means of our regular newsletter and via our club noticeboard at our meetings. Our facilities we offer for demonstrations we feel are good, with tiered seating arrangement and camera's to view very close up on the place of work, this is supported by a sound system and lighting. We have our own lathe with all the associated equipment.
If you would like to learn more about us please visit our website to contact us.
Surrey – Cheam Woodturners Association
Welcome to the Cheam Woodturners Association affiliated to The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. The CWA was formed in October 1999 to promote the art & craft of Woodturning in the South London / North Surrey area. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Elmcroft Community Centre, 570 London Road (A24), North Cheam, (next to Sainsbury's supermarket.) at 7.30 pm.
http://www.cheamturners.co.uk/
Warwickshire – Heart of England Woodturners
The Heart of England Woodturners is a woodturning club based in Stratford upon Avon, in the Midlands. We are an affiliated branch of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. This means that when you join the HOE you can also become a member of the AWGB, the only UK national body devoted to woodturning. More details can be found about the AWGB can be found via the links page. If you have arrived here because you are interested in woodturning, and are local, a very warm welcome will await you at the next meeting and see if you would like to join the club.
http://heartofenglandwoodturners.weebly.com/
Warwickshire – North Warwickshire and Hinckley Woodturners
The aim of the club is to share ideas and views of people with a common interest in woodturning and associated crafts. We hold demonstration evenings by club members or external professionals, and hands-on evenings when members have the opportunity to learn the basics, share ideas and try new techniques with the help of more experienced turners.
The club has nearly 50 members. Some are new to wood turning, some are very experienced. All are welcome, no experience is necessary. Come and watch, try your hand at a bit of turning, or get free advice on lathes, turning techniques, tools and equipment.
The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Hatters Space, Nuneaton, CV11 5DN.
We have hands-on sessions where usually 2 or sometimes 3 lathes may be running. We also have demonstrators who show different aspects of wood turning and related subjects.
We start at 6:30pm (although come earlier to get a good seat at popular demonstrations). Tea and biscuits are provided in the interval. We finish at 9:30pm.
Cost is £4 per night (first visit is free).
The club is affiliated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain.
The club has received grants from the National Lottery Fund and Warwickshire County Council for tools and equipment.
All charity donations go to support the Air Ambulance.
please visit our website for further information http://www.hinckleywoodturners.org.uk/ or e-mail Steve O'Brien [email protected]
West Sussex - West Sussex Woodturners
Members come from all walks and disciplines of life, but all have a love of wood and woodturning. Some are experienced amateurs, some are less so, some are professionals, some are beginners and it is this mix which makes the club a success.
Woodturning is essentially an individual craft, thus the aim is to bring together like-minded people in order to learn and share knowledge and experience.
http://www.westsussexwoodturners.co.uk/
West Yorkshire - Birstall Woodturning Club
Our club started life in Birstall, but now resides at Mirfield and have kept the name which we are synonymous with. We have just over 160 members and cater for all skills in turning, and are open for six sessions per week. We have an extensive range of eighteen lathes, combined with sanders, planers, drills, band saws, and all the chisels a turner requires, along with sharpening section, and a wood store. We also hold monthly demonstration evenings, hold open days and club functions for members.
For the website click here
e mail: [email protected]
facebook.com/birstallwoodturners
West Yorkshire - Outer Turning Circle Woodturning Club
Our club meet usually once every 2 weeks on Thursday afternoons at the Westfield Reform Church Hall between 11.30 am and 3.00pm (with a break for refreshments). We are very much a ‘hands on’ Club having 10 lathes available for member use together with sets of tools and other associated equipment.
Our Members range from relative novices to those with many years experience.
Within the Club there is a real ‘culture’ of being prepared and willing to share skills and experience which is particularly beneficial to those new to the hobby.
We welcome new member of all levels of experience – if you are thinking of ‘dropping in’ please do contact us first so we know to expect you.
Meeting address: Westfield Reform Church Hall, Wyke, Bradford.
To contact us or for further information please visit our website.
Wiltshire – Kennet and Avon Woodturning Club
The club aims to foster friendship amongst woodturners, woodcarvers and any other woodcrafts in the area. And to impart knowledge and expand the craft of woodturning & woodcarving.
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Worcestershire – Burcot Woodturners
Burcot Woodturners was established in 1997 and meet at Burcot Village Hall (B60 1BH) on the first Thursday of each month at 7.15pm. We aim to encourage communication and an exchange of views amongst woodturners with a wide range of experience. Our meetings are designed to help members develop their skills and to produce high quality turnery. A selection of work by members is shown in our gallery and turning section on our website.
A range of topical and practical subjects are covered which enable members to learn from the experiences of others and we offer a selection of equipment and tools for the use of members.
Whatever your level of experience and skill, whether beginner or advanced, you will find a warm welcome at Burcot Woodturners and a friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy and develop further your interest in woodturning. The Club also provides wood turning demonstrations at local events.
Please see our website for further information.
Worcestershire – Worcestershire Woodturners
Worcestershire Woodturners was formed in 1981 to create a greater local awareness of the art of woodturning, to provide a forum for an exchange of views, promote the art of woodturning amongst woodturners and the general public, facilitate membership of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB) and to arrange local meetings and exhibitions with the aim of producing high quality turnery. The result of this is a friendly club of around 70 members, which meets at Droitwich High School on the first and third Monday of each month (except for Bank Holidays) from 19.00hrs – 21.30hrs.
The club is affiliated to the AWGB and runs an active meetings programme throughout the year including demonstrations by club members or visiting professional turners, practical evenings where members share their knowledge and experience on practical topics such as chucking, finishing or tool sharpening, hands on evenings where members get a chance to turn a project either individually or as part of a group using club lathes and equipment. The club also organises a number of ‘all day’ professional turning demonstrations throughout the year in addition to gallery evenings where members can display and discuss their work. The club welcomes interest from potential members, whether experienced or beginner who are invited, (subject to an attendance fee), to attend up to three meetings before committing themselves to a membership application.