Talking Tools at Axminster Guildhall, Friday & Saturday,Free

[woodbloke]

For heaven's sakes... use a Box Brownie if you like, just take lots of pics. :roll:

What sort of picture cards do Box Brownies have Alf? :lol: ..so the pics can be loaded up onto t'interweb - Rob

 

[David C]

Good research BB ~;-)#

 

[Harbo]

You can get a Box Brownie App for the iPhone!!


Rod

 

[Rob Lee]

Camera, Paul. Camera. Did I mention that...?

OK, Alf - it's already in my bag.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

Do pop by to see us Paul ..... We'll have a few odds and ends to take shots of.... :mrgreen:

Cheers -

Rob
(in Axminster.....!)

 

[Alf]

So, Rob, got your camera then...? :mrgreen:

Sorry, sorry, I'll stop. Although folks are going to have a hard time claiming they forgot to take any pics now.

 

[woodbloke]

So, Rob, got your camera then...? :mrgreen:

Sorry, sorry, I'll stop. Although folks are going to have a hard time claiming they forgot to take any pics now.

Were I going Al, my Nikon D60 would be going with me, but alas, as I'm not...it won't :lol: (though as a pensioner I still reckon Paul could lash out a D3 :lol: ) - Rob

 

[Paul Chapman]

Camera, Paul. Camera. Did I mention that...?

OK, Alf - it's already in my bag.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

Do pop by to see us Paul ..... We'll have a few odds and ends to take shots of.... :mrgreen:

Cheers -

Rob
(in Axminster.....!)

Will do, Rob - I look forward to meeting you

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Martin Brown]

Hello

I work for the show host Axminster as part of the BriMarc team.

There is a lot to see, and Rob Lee and Tom Lie Nielsen are both here ready to talk to anyone who has the time, and tons more besides. This is not a selling led event, it is more a way for us to show you the great products that are on offer.

We even have Classic hand Tools on their own stand.

Worthwhile for anyone who has an interest.

Martin

 

[Paul Chapman]

It was a great day out with lots of interesting people to meet and chat to. Will try to post up some pictures later.

It's on again tomorrow if you want a good day out.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[andy king]

OK a few pics from the day... New stuff from Veritas in the pipeline...

The man from Maine looks like he's won North American Arm Wrestling competition, but was later disqualified for not having his elbow grounded...

Handle removes, and also adjusts to suit the person using it!

Prototypes of above...

Not yet available in Black, Silver and Bubinga - but soon!

DC has seen the light!

Phil Edwards making a wooden exhaust for his Lambretta!

Stunning boxes by Robert Ingham

Yes, the man with the beard is THE Terry Saunders!

 

[Paul Chapman]

As promised, a few photos.

Rob Lee with a lovely double-rod marking gauge

A closer shot of the gauge

The beautifully made palm planes

Rob Lee also had a new front vice, which can be seen in the lower right-hand corner of this picture

Tom Lie Nielsen and Terry Saunders from Veritas

Deneb from Lie Nielsen

The lovely Julia with one of her equally-lovely axes

Alex from Classic Hand Tools

And Mike Hudson demonstrating that when you have a really difficult piece of wood, you reach for a Clifton :wink:

All in all a very good event.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Harbo]

Thanks for the photos Paul - Rob looks far too young - I always imagine him to be much older?

Sorry I could not be there but it was my Wine Society's Annual Dinner tonight and I will probably be over limit tomorrow as well? :wink:

Rod

 

[woodbloke]

The lovely Julia with one of her equally-lovely axes

Cheers :wink:

Paul

Looks like it was a really good day out...thanks for the pics Paul. Steve M around? :lol: - Rob

 

[Vann]

Lots of lovely tools Andy, but tell us more about this sample (it's hard to get an idea of size - it looks like a LA No.3).

Cheers, Vann.

 

[Paul Chapman]

tell us more about this sample

Hi Vann,

That's a slightly smaller and lighter weight plane than the current smoothers.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[andy king]

Lots of lovely tools Andy, but tell us more about this sample (it's hard to get an idea of size - it looks like a LA No.3).

Cheers, Vann.

Hi Vann,

Sorry, I thought i'd posted this pic up - This should give a better idea of scale. (the hands belong to Lee Valley El Presidente Rob Lee)
Speaking with Rob he said it's a plane that was initially decided upon to meet demands for a smaller plane in certain quarters. In theory for those with smaller hands but in reality its a plane that feels 'just right' when you pick it up.
As i recall, it's now in production now, but I can't remember the official launch date. Paul may remember, or Rob himself may look in and clarify.

cheers,
Andy

 

[cambournepete]

Looks like a good event. I just wish Axminster wasn't so far away...

 

[Alf]

Gentlemen, I thank you from the bottom of my tool-drool-deprived heart. (Although next time, Paul, fewer people, more tools. I mean honestly, they're nice chaps, but not exactly a Pirelli calendar... )

The little low angle smoother is an interesting one; how does it compare in size with the LA block with rear tote/front knob combo? 'Cos at one time I could have sworn Rob said the existence of that made a dedicated small LA smoother unlikely. But I probably mis-remember. Palm planes are cute (and blingy), but a marking gauge with only two stems? Where are the other ten?! I'm also seeing some much, much narrower router cutters, I think...? More saws too. What's that wotsit to the right of the tenon(?) saw prototype? Gosh, the elves have been busy.

That joint by Mr Hiroshi Morita is just incredible. The name of it escapes me, never mind the execution. And glad to see they're keeping Philly busy and out of trouble. :lol:

Sigh. Wish I could have made it. Oh well, thank you again for the pics. It does help, in a sort of masochistic way...

 

[adidat]

i eagerly await lee valleys next april 1st addition. im thinking of going tomorrow not sure.

thanks for the pics

adidat

 

[Paul Chapman]

That joint by Mr Hiroshi Morita is just incredible....

You're right, Alf. An absolutely stunning piece of work - everyone was raving about it.

Cheers :wink:

Paul