The most valuable tool for a woodworker (besides his two functional hands) is widely disputed amongst furniture makers. We are of the opinion that while hand planes and chisels are the main contender for bright-eyed affection, they would be undermined with out the most important...
"Hi Handsome & Co, I just wanted to properly say thank you for the workbench course and Handsome & Co itself. I've learned a lot since I started at H&Co (I think a year ago?!?) and the workbench course solidified my understanding of some basic woodwork concepts. I...
When Scott Cam and the contestants from the Block came to Handsome & Co for a turning challenge. The Block @ Handsome & Co shot by Michael Gordon Hill ...
There’s something magical about threading timber with a thread box and tap, like a well-executed illusion, the dowel is transformed effortlessly and instantaneously with a simple (maybe even flamboyant) series of turns of the wrist. As easy as sharpening a pencil, the thread emerges from within...
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Nothing gives me more satisfaction than something I've made with my own two hands. The only problem is without guidelines your afternoon DIY efforts can often end up heading straight to the bin. Luckily designer/maker Pete Bollington of Curious Tales, has been kind enough lend us...
Whilst only relatively new to the Handsome and Co team I’ve come to greatly anticipate and enjoy the educational tasters run each term. They’re kind of like the tea break we have each class but for the term, a chance to sit back from the...
Thinking about applying a hand rubbed finish to your timber product? Here’s a run down on some of the more common and easy to apply versions of the ‘hand rubbed’ genre. Yes, I’ve left out wax… its not a real finish. Oil - Danish Oil Handing rubbing...
