getting tools in Scotland

[Steven]

I revived my lathe yesterday from Axminster, it was a present and revived faster than expected as it was out of stock at the time of ordering and the weather conditions.

I made the mistake in thinking I would have time to get some tools, I know I can get them on line next week but I would like to try and get some local if I could.

So I have 2 questions, first does anyone know of any place I could get some, I live in Glasgow but I have reason to travel over Scotland for work.

Second as I am starting up with the Axminster AWVSL and will be doing smaller items including pens would I be better with a set or getting one at a time, if so what order would I get the chisels.

 

[Sportique]

Steven,

the only place I can suggest is Burhouse - Dunkeld. Here's a link http://www.jeanburhouse.com/about-us/find-us

But I must say I have never been there and have no connection with them.

Dave

 

[Silverbirch]

Hi Steven,

I would also recommend Burhouse. They have a nice shop, with a good range of woodturning and other woodworking stuff, including woodturning tools and timber.

There is also a place in Ayr "(Just Wood") which advertises regularly at the back of "Woodturning" magazine, though I`ve never visited it and have no idea whether it`s good, bad or indifferent.


Ian

 

[dickm]

If you travel as far as Aberdeen, Grampian Power Tools have a reasonable-ish selection, and there's an excellent timber supplier a bit further north just outside Mintlaw.

 

[pete honeyman]

Hi

Just Wood in Ayr is very good - the owner is really helpful, Burhouse is also good, though they haven't been stocking as many turning tools recently, and can be a bit pricey, but then its a tough business. Don't know about tools, but Reid timber http://www.spanglefish.com/woodcarving-scotland/ has a good selection of wood in the East end of Glasgow.

pete

 

[Steven]

Thank for the reply, I was in Reid timber yesterday, I picked up a few pieces for a clock I plan to do soon.

I will stick the others in the sat nav, I am about to pass Burhouse tomorrow if only it was not Sunday.

Is it worth getting a starter set 5/6 chisels, If I was to get 2 or 3 loose what would should I get first?

 

[Silverbirch]

I think Burhouse is open on Sundays and closes Monday instead. Might be worth checking.

Ian

 

[pete honeyman]

Burhouse may be open, but the road will be a sheet of ice - take care - and snow chains !

 

[frugal]

Is it worth getting a starter set 5/6 chisels, If I was to get 2 or 3 loose what would should I get first?

Have a look at this thread where there was a long discussion about a starter set of tools.

Personally most of my work is done with a 3/4" spindle roughing gouge; a 1/2" spindle gouge and a parting tool. If I am doing bowls I also use a 3/4" bowl gouge.

 

[Steven]

Hi

Just Wood in Ayr is very good - the owner is really helpful, Burhouse is also good, though they haven't been stocking as many turning tools recently, and can be a bit pricey, but then its a tough business. Don't know about tools, but Reid timber http://www.spanglefish.com/woodcarving-scotland/ has a good selection of wood in the East end of Glasgow.

pete

I finally got a chance to visit Just Wood (still not been to Burhouse), had a good long chat with the owner, very helpful.

I picked up some tools, hopefully I will be able to spend time time on the lathe over the holidays. I got a long way to catch up some some of the stuff shown on here.

 

[shedhead]

Charlie at Just Wood in Ayr is very helpful. He has always got time to help with any question or problems. His shop is well kitted out and has always a good supply of wood in stock. He runs week-end open days a few times during the year, free to attend and excellent professionals to demonstrate.