Recent content by Mike Hancock

Whilst not diminishing the skill and expertise of the few remaining French rasp makers it should be pointed out that rasps being touted from The Best Things (USA) as being made by ex-Auriou employees is not accurate. It is perfectly true that some of the stitching is done by an ex-Auriou...

I should be able to update on who is coming to which show next year by Mid February. As yet I can't confirm anything but the dates. Some very interesting comments about the various merits of each show/location particularly in relation to Westonbirt. To the gentleman who asked about Brian Boggs...

Hello guys - just to clarify that CHT will hold their prices until old price stock is exhausted. we ordered heavily once advised of the price increases on Lie Nielsen. We are quite low on Veritas items. Once the old price stock has gone we will get back in line and put up our prices.

Thanks for the suggestion. Will try and make the end next to the masterclassroom as quiet as possible. Having been promised the Oak Hall I am bitterly disappointed that this promise has been retracted so we will be running the masterclasses (Chris Pye is running 3) in the usual place at the end...

You'll find out soon enough but don't worry you'll only be doing the turning bit! You can turn can't you?

Hello Gents I can confirm that Rob Cosman and Konrad Sauer have now booked their flights to attend this years festival. Rob is running private seminars during the show but will also be present in the International Woodworking Marquee for Friday/Saturday & Sunday mornings plus Monday afternoon...

Not my call and I will get shot by the various factions at Westonbirt if I start creating precedents to invite guests so I have to say it won't be possible at the actual arboretum camp site (this only exists for the duration of this one show each year). It is very difficult to find camping and...

MULTIPLE DAY TICKETS I certainly suggested this when I went to meet with the new organiser last month. Seemed to be an everso difficult thing for them to achieve so the short answer is very likely to be no but I promise I did try. STAYING LOCALLY - Tetbury is quaint, has a bus link to Bath...

Westonbirt 22- 25 August 2008 - Travel Planning & Rain.. I have a total aversion to travel so I accept that you have to plan your visit carefully on a bank holiday weekend.. here are a few tips The advertised opening for the show is 9am-5pm. Because of the fear of traffic problems on the...

An alternative promo might read...Visit Europe's leading celebration of all things wood with dozens of fascinating stands including The International Hand Tool Marquee, The British Woodcarvers Association, Bonsai, The Toymakers Guild, Woodturning, Chairmaking, Boatbuilding & Guitar Making plus...

Just a quick thank you from a knackered Classic Hand Tools team to everyone who were able to support this event. Lots of friendly constructive and welcome ideas on how to tweak and improve any future events so that the visitor's enjoyment is further enhanced. I'd love the forum folk to have...

Thank you I hope you appreciate where I am coming from on this and my reasons for posting the response. Regards, Mike

Please do not touch this plane - I would agreed with others and let David Stanley handle any valuation or sale for you, you may have a valuable plane that you can easily make less appealing by cleaning incorrectly..A bit of WD40 just to stop any worsening but from what I can see the rusting is...

Hello - I think you are being a bit unfair on my company Classic Hand Tools in respect of your price comparison. You (hopefully) will not have to pay duty and VAT when the goods re-emerge in UK. You are also happily missing out on the the carriers customs clearance charges. Like for like the...

Hello everybody, we hope to see many of you at this inaugural event. Here are a few answers to the questions raised; Location - the Sussex Barn, West Dean College. For you sat nav boys the postcode is PO18 0QZ Date - Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June Opening Hours - 10am - 5pm both...