Had a drive over to Lincolnshire on Friday to meet up with a few Woodworking mates, I’d given one my old Wadkin planner so after delivering that he took me over to see his latest kitchen, I was interested to see how the Accoya columns I’d turned for him had worked out after being veneered with Rosewood, no surprise they looked stunning, as did the kitchen.
We then went to see another friends new workshop which was not far from Ray Iles Old Tool Store so after the shop tour we popped along to meet Ray, what an interesting chap after a good look round the shop he then showed us round his workshop, what an Aladdin’s cave, wood & metalworking machines of every sort.
If you’re ever in the area it is well worth a visit the shop is packed with old hand tools of every description, here’s a few photos of just some of the goodies.
He was also kind enough to demonstrate & let us have a go with his new spoon carving knife
I couldn’t leave without a souvenir of the day & came away with this lovely Record No3 the base & sides of which Ray had re-ground
As I’ve said this place is really worth a visit if you get the chance a real sweet shop for hand tool lovers