Nottingham/Derby

[Nerevarine]

Apologies if this in the wrong place.

I wondered what shops were in the area for both timber and tools. I have a few tool, but could do with a few more, and I don't particularly want to go to B&Q for them.

I also wondered if anyone knew of any clubs/courses in the area to help get started.

Thanks

 

[Bingy man]

Welcome to ukw , it will help if you tell us what you intend make and what tools you have. Power or hand tools etc etc .

 

[johnnyb]

Kegworth had an amazing turning club if that's your bag. Elvaston Castle host a woodland festival later in the year.

 

[Nerevarine]

Welcome to ukw , it will help if you tell us what you intend make and what tools you have. Power or hand tools etc etc .

I'm a hand tool guy at the moment and got a few. Next up is acquiring a plane.

In terms of making, first up is ideally a toy box for my lad. After that I'm not sure.

 

[Bingy man]

I'm a hand tool guy at the moment and got a few. Next up is acquiring a plane.

In terms of making, first up is ideally a toy box for my lad. After that I'm not sure.

Ok that’s cool, check the for sale section of this forum for the tools you might need. EBay , Facebook Marketplace etc ( jyst be aware of potential scams ) again there are plenty of examples of what members have made in the post a picture of what you last made threads . From all abilities and skill sets. Good luck

 

[Blackswanwood]

Unfortunately you have missed the woodworking show at Newark showground but you may want to keep an eye out for it next year.

https://www.newarkshowground.com/whats-on/midlands-woodworking-show-2/

If you are looking for timber (and advice on what you need) speak to Patrick at

https://www.forest2furniture.com/

Sorry, but I don’t know of any courses local to you.

This has a good reputation if you can justify the travel …

https://wharfedaleworkshop.co.uk/

I subscribed to this a few years ago and found it to be useful …

https://www.theenglishwoodworker.com/

I hope that helps.

 

[Nerevarine]

Thanks all

 

[Sideways]

Protrade / DIPT (Derby Industrial Power Tools) have a few counters in that area and stock good quality power tools and their accessories / consumables.

 

[Terrytpot]

You’re not too far from a local Charnwood/Laguna distributor either..they’ve got a shop/showroom in Coalville

 

[Nerevarine]

You’re not too far from a local Charnwood/Laguna distributor either..they’ve got a shop/showroom in Coalville

Thanks, had a Google, looks really good and ideal. My father in law was close to Axminster tools, but as. So this is ideal. I'll try and pop down over lunch one day.

 

[johnwalls26]

Possibly more specialised, but David Staley Auctions at Osgathorpe, Leics/Notts border. The bimonthly Wednesday viewing days feature a lot of tool stalls in the paddock. Plenty of planes and hand tools and always interesting to have a natter and browse at weird and wonderful old tools. One later this month.