Richard Maguire

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

An oil stone is the simple cost effective solution to all your sharpening needs.

But this can only be true when you're dealing with O1 (the softer type) steels and preferably blades which are... https://t.co/cufnNhbC1F

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

It's been a while since I've built a workbench, but that's just what I've been doing this week.

It's a French bench, built from all the odds and sods of wood I've had lieing around - that's because I'm building it... https://t.co/zKddMTOrbC

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

I doubt I'm the first woodworker to get precious about using certain materials.
I have many 'special' pieces of wood set aside, that I fear I may never use because the 'right' project hasn't come along to do it... https://t.co/sGvxTmTo2Z

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

Technology wise it might sound like we’re stepping in to the dark ages, though you can’t beat the simplicity of sticking a disc in and pressing play.
We get many requests for our Series to be... https://t.co/CvJ12Lreeu

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

Dealing with timber movement is just a necessity of woodworking, but it doesn't have to be frustration. The key is to learn to design for it rather than trying to control it or prevent it - this is the... https://t.co/nT3HYj0ONr

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

Straight edges can be super fancy, precision engineered and expensive - or they can simply be a scrap of wood with a straight edge planed on to it. Predictably I go for the simple second option, and in this post I... https://t.co/XHG0fMlSXQ

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

For the first time ever we’re making our videos available on a physical copy. We’re starting out with one of our most popular series – ‘Build A Hall Table’ where we teach the ins & outs of working efficiently... https://t.co/l4Oep6AUkC

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

One of the most common questions we get asked is about how to source good timber.
Today's post looks at the challenge that this can be and ponders on an alternative to the timber yard.... https://t.co/YUO9YCQgTt

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

Great job Steve for completing your workbench build!
Very tidy finish and it looks incredibly stout building at the 5' length.
Here's what Steve had to say, and if you're interested in building your own version just... https://t.co/kl77CAP1tl

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

We know that we approach woodworking a little differently to most.
We’re often telling you that hand tools are both fast and efficient, and you might well be thinking that it just isn’t true.
So to help... https://t.co/b8w38rWBdg

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

What's your ideal space for woodworking in?
It's great how hand tools allow you so many options when it comes to choosing where to set up your workshop. Of course we generally stick to the conventional, but... https://t.co/Oo5wCySNro

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

Here's a quick look at what's to come from us next year, and more importantly, we'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
All the best,
Richard & Helen
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[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

Our latest series is complete!
Find all of the details over at the blog, and don't miss the discount!
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[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

I've never seen the point to a hand cranked grinder in my workshop - too awkward & inaccurate for my needs.
But I'd love to hear if you've ever got on well with one, I really am looking for an excuse to make one...... https://t.co/P6jfVOg30f

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

Some boards are just awkward. This waney edge bit of oak is a good example - full of knots and splits, it's barely worth bothering with for most projects.
But sometimes awkward can become character, so I... https://t.co/BXHtAVNl2K

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

The Raw Edge Coffee Table - Our latest online video build!
We're using minimal hand tools to tackle this modern project.
The techniques covered include a full range of hand plane skills, from the very... https://t.co/TsN5ZtdGiA

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

It's Time For Another Video Series!
As usual we're building by hand, with minimal tools.
It's a modern design, and this time we're getting refined and perfectly accurate!
Take some rough old oak and make it... https://t.co/6tK2vw16kM

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

There's many different reasons that we choose to start woodworking, and project after project there's something that keeps pulling us back.

For me there's always been a particular draw towards working by hand,... https://t.co/V9li8oLiLI

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

I’m always going on about how much I love a minimal tool kit, but in today's post I’m going to rant on a bit, and give you a few pointers if you feel limited by the length of your hand plane.... https://t.co/HCWla2p8N2

[Richard Maguire @EngWoodWorker]

We're starting back up with 'Richard Rants'! - (short & random video chats posted up on the blog).
Today we're starting with a response to the question: if I've cut my mortice slightly out of square, how... https://t.co/YHQEOyfU4X