The new London woodworking weekend show
26 – 27 October
Saturday 10.00 – 5.00pm and Sunday 10.00 – 4.00pm
We hope you’re looking forward to London IWF as much as we are, it’s been on the drawing board for more than a year and now that the negotiations are over it’s time to spill the beans and tell you a little more about the event.
Held in a brand new purpose built technical college (London Design & Engineering UTC ), we are perfectly geared up to deliver a range of demonstrations and seminars from some of the worlds most influential craftspeople across a range disciplines. Over the weekend you’ll be able to mingle with the crowds and enjoy a drink and a bite with likeminded folk and take one of our drop in classes. For something a little more in depth and hands on you can enrol in one of our premium 3 and 5 day short classes in the weeks before and after.
Classic Hand Tools & friends will be supporting the event to include tools and demonstrations from Lie Nielsen Toolworks and many more. Plus, Axminster Tools are supporting the event with demonstrations from Tormek, Veritas and UJK
Short Courses
Sign up to one of our great short coursesShort Courses
Chris Schwarz – 21st-25th October
Chris Schwarz – 28th – 30th October
David Barron – 29th – 31st October
Demonstrators
We have a great line up of demonstrators.Demonstrators
Click here to find out more about this varied and interesting program. Plus links to all the demonstrators websites and Instagram pages.
Tickets
Time to buy a ticket!Tickets
We have individual tickets available for both Saturday and Sunday, plus a bargain weekend ticket, and vouchers for parking.
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Have been selling best quality hand tools for over 15 years now from their small base in Suffolk. They send tools all over the world! They are bringing a small selection of hand tools for you to peruse and try out including tools from Lie Nielsen Toolworks, Bad Axe Saws, David Barron, Auriou, Starrett, Sterling Toolworks & more.
ROGER BENTON from LIE NIELSEN TOOLWORKS will be on their stall between his honing guide demonstrations. Roger will be able to answer most if not all of your questions regarding tools from the Lie Nielsen range plus sharpening with the TOISHI OHISHI Japanese waterstones.
Classic Hand Tools are pleased to co-sponsor the MORTISE & TENON MAGAZINE stand which will have contributor Richard Arnold helping out. Mortise & Tenon 7, the latest magazine due out very soon, is scheduled to be at the show.
Classic Hand Tools will also have the full range of books from LOST ART PRESS and Chris Schwarz will be about to sign a few copies here and there.
If you arrive by public transport and don’t fancy lugging tools or books home with you, then worry not as Classic Hand Tools will arrange to ship the goods to you (possibly for free, it depends where you live!)
We are pleased to support the inaugural London International Woodworking Festival and hope to meet many of our existing customers and maybe meet many more new ones. If there is anything you want them to bring to the event, give them a call on 01473 784983 or drop them a line at sales@classichandtools.com
Axminster Tools & Machinery is a family business built on a foundation of strong customer service values. With over 45 years of experience, we offer an extensive range of quality, value-for-money tools and machinery, and free expert advice to help you choose the right tool for you.
We at Axminster source products from all over the world as well as supporting a number of specialist UK companies. We also manufacture our own products including bandsaw blades and a range of woodturning chucks and accessories in our production facility in Axminster. With over 14,000 products lines, a host of brands and ranges are brought together on our website and in our stores.
Axminster will be supporting the IWF with demonstrations of some of our own brands. You will be able to see UJK Technology, Axminster Trade machines, Shokunin saws plus benches and clamps, creating the ultimate woodworking workshop look. What’s more there will be the opportunity to purchase if you see something that you’ve needed for a long time or just want to treat yourself.