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    • About Us
    • Courses Overview
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      • Chair Making Course
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    • Contact Us
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Learn - Make - Restore

Learn - Make - RestoreLearn - Make - RestoreLearn - Make - Restore
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Courses Overview
    • Ethos
    • Handtool Woodworking
    • Tool Chest Course
    • Chair Making Course
    • Restoration Courses
  • Course Dates & Prices
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
  • Brand Links & Media

Brand Ambassador News

Rubiomonocoat UK

Bill is proud to be a Brand Ambassador for premium surface finishing producer, Rubiomonocoat UK. He  attended a charity 'Makers' Challenge' at Festool HQ at the end of July 2023. This was a team event and was supported by Festool UK, Albion Timber and Rubiomonocoat UK. 


He then attended the New Year Makers' event in 2024 and is looking froward to the Summer event back at Festool UK.


Please follow our updates on Instagram. 


YouTube channel launched

Bill launched a YouTube channel in April 2024 and this will focus on Woodworking & Furniture crafts. The type of subjects covered will be:

  • One off and series based making projects
  • Furniture Restoration techniques and projects
  • Woodworking tips and techniques
  • Tool reviews and recommendations
  • Timber, old tools and history
  • Tips and tutorials on using Rubiomonocoat finishes and materials
  • Any good suggestions received
  • Please follow the Social Media links below, follow Bill on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube

Product Reviews and Brand Ambassador Roles

Bill is interested in linking up with selective premium brands and products. Please contact Bill with any proposals.

Instagram and YouTube

How to make a Plywood Tool Chest

Please watch my YouTube tutorial series ' Making a Plywood Tool Chest'.

Please subscribe for tutorials, tool reviews and more.

Workbench Inspiration

Read about Bill's recent workbench project in Quercus Magazine. This includes a tool holder/planing stop and a Veritas Quick Release Vice. All finished off with Rubiomonocoat Oil Plus 2C 'pure'.


An appropriate place to read the magazine.

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Magazine Articles

Quercus Magazine and Woodland Heritage Journal

Bill has written Articles for Quercus Magazine and Woodland Heritage

Traditional Chair making

Bill enjoys speaking out for traditional crafts

Bill's Workshops

The workshops feature traditional work areas and modern conservation space

Workbench Inspiration

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Woodwork is more about the head than hands

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The Knew Concept

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Open the tool chest, open the working day

Quercus Magazine Jan/Feb 2022

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Woodland Heritage Annual Journal - 2022

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Timber can take you on a journey

Quercus Magazine - March/April 2022

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A Sticky Subject

Quercus Magazine - Sept/Oct 2022

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