Christmas Tree
J10174
Decorate your own wooden Christmas tree! Design and personalise to make a unique gift for yourself or a loved one.
Size: 10cm height
Razor Kit
RAZOR
Project Kit
This new, handsome razor kit is a premium quality razor with excellent feel and balance.
This razor has chrome plated head fittings which are highly polished and the razor accommodates any Gillette Mach 3 style refill. Please be aware that a razor refill is not included.
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the kit.
In addition to this kit, you...
Music Clef Clip
MCC
Add personality to your Slimline, comfort pens with this unique Music Clip. An easy way to create a gift that will really resonate with music lovers or musicians. Made with a fine attention to detail, this beautiful 24kt gold plated clips are sized to fit any pen from our Slimline series.
Nutcracker - Brass Ships Wheel
NC02
This Ship's Wheel is an ingenious way to crack a nut: place it in the vice and turn the wheel until the shell cracks without damaging the kernel.
Made from solid brass and when combined with a turned bowl makes a perfect gift.
Base diameter: central circle measures 1.5cm and base measures 5cm.
Project kit includes brass ships wheel only. Wooden bowl as shown in image not included.
Solid...
Drawstring Pen Pouches - Pack of 10
DSRPP
These beautiful drawstring pen pouches are the perfect finish to any pen or pencil.
Turners Retreat Woodturning Smock
SMOCK
This zip fronted smock has two generous back pockets to keep items safely out of the way but always close at hand. There is also a left sleeve pencil pocket.
Velcro cuffs and neckband give added comfort. These smocks allow for a sweater to be worn underneath during winter whilst remaining cool in summer.
Sizes available:
Medium: 48" chest
Large: 50" chest
X Large: 52"...
Safety Cloths
CSC
A woven paper sheet ideal for lathe work as it easily tears if caught in moving parts.
Thicker than kitchen towel it stays wet longer, allowing an even application.
It retains its shape and strength, even when wet.
Supplied in packs of 3 or 10.
Keyring Whistle
KW23
An attractive and practical item for a personal safety aspect with the high pitch sound produced from the whistle as well as keeping keys safe.
Can be made using a standard pen mandrel.
Satin Elegant Sierra
SCEP
This kit is a very special variation of our Sierra Ballpoint. These are very special looking twist pen kits that have a very expensive feel.
Extremely easy to make - one tube - straight side, pre assembled parts.
Well balanced for comfort and ease of writing.
Uses premium Parker type refill including gel refills.
Very attractive elegant shape.
It should be noted that this is a single...
Pewter Lid - Flower Basket
PL5
Pewter lid with a flower basket design.
Perforated pewter potpourri lid for your woodturned bowl
Designed to fit an 80mm diameter aperture
Back Scratcher Kit
BSK
This gold plated back scratcher is a must for everyone.
Extremely practical and a joy to use! Turn a handle to the desired length and enjoy this unique aid.
Supplied with a threaded end cap and leather hanging lace.
Please note, this product comes as a kit and you must turn your own handle before assembling.
Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue
TITEBIII
Offers the best possible performance in woodworking glues.This waterproof formula provides a superior bond strength, longer open assembly time and a lower application temperature.The perfect choice for interior and exterior woodworking.
Pentacryl Preservative
PE
Pentacryl is a wood stabiliser used by woodcarvers, woodturners, builders, furniture makers and anyone working with green, fresh cut wood to prevent it from cracking, checking and splitting during the drying process.
Pentacryl is a non-toxic compound of modified polymers designed to prevent the cracking and splitting of green wood during the drying process. It displaces the water and leaves a thin...
Pewter Lid - Butterfly Wings
PL19
Pewter lid with a beautiful butterfly design.
Perforated pewter potpourri lid for your woodturned bowl
Designed to fit an 80mm diameter aperture
Router Mat
TRRMAT
Non-slip router mat.
A high friction mat with an open weave to allow dust and chips to fall through.
Ideal to hold work for routing, sanding or carving - leaving your hands free!
Size: 24" x 36"
Desk Letter Holder
DC1
Made of gold plated spring steel, this makes an attractive and practical item for keeping memos and letters together.
Colour Grain - Night Fire
CGPB3
These striking wood blanks are made from resin impregnated dye and laminated coloured hardwood veneers. Your completed project will have a brilliant finish, strong grain and a very unique appearance.
Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Approximate measurements 5/8" x 5/8" x 5"
Magnifying Glass
MAG
This quality magnifying glass with a 2.1/2" (63mm) lens with a 2x magnification and solid brass bezel makes a super gift when combined with a handle turned by you from a figured piece of wood.
It can be made using a standard pen mandrel.
Timber not included.
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the magnifying glass project kit.
Pen Blank - Whisky
WHPB
Reclaimed oak from a whisky cask.
These pen blanks are made from the staves of a barrel that was used for storing whisky.
Approximate measurements 5/8" x 5/8" x 5". Due to the curve in the barrel, each blank can vary slightly in size.
Colour and grain pattern may vary from pictured sample, due to this being a natural product. Pen kit not included.
Calibrated Mixing Cup 1300ml (5 pack)
CMC1300
High quality Calibrated Mixing cups ideal for when you need to measure out and mix resins by volume. These high quality cups are made from a see through plastic so you can easily check the resin level against the graduated markings. Again to make reading easier, the graduations are printed to enable reading looking into the cup and feature graduations for basic volume in ml as well as several graduation...
Rainbow Colour Spirit Stain
CSSTAIN
A quick drying wood dye manufactured with high grade FADE resistant materials.
Can be intermixed for colour matching or thinned using cellulose thinners for delicate wash effects.
Spirit stain is also suitable for mixing with cellulose sanding sealer and melamine lacquer up to a suggested 10% to make your own tinted finishes.
All stains are in a 250ml bottle.
A sample pack is also available.
Glass Flower Vase
GFV
Making a beautiful flower vase is easy using our heavy-duty, straight side, glass vase cylinder.A 1.7/8' diameter hole is needed to accept the glass cylinder.Wood not included.Size is approximately 1 13/16' dia.by 7 1/2' tall.
7mm Premium Twist Pen with Decorated Band
DP
Project Kit
Twist pen with a decorative centre band and a tapered ball end clip. Pen in image is turned using pen blank, Carribean Swirl (Ref APB44)
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the kit.
In addition to this kit, you may also need:
a pen blank
7mm bushing set
7mm drill bit
Pen Blank - Rioja Swirl
APB56
Approximate measurements 3/4' x 3/4' x 5'Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Pen Blank - California Gold Rush Acrylic
APB50
Approximate measurements 3/4' x 3/4' x 5'Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Executive Rollerball Pen
GERP
Traditional style and moderate heft of the Artisan® Executive Fountain Pen Kit make this pen a favourite among executives. With 10k gold plating, premium fountain ink refill and German made medium point iridium nib for smooth writing and dependable ink flow.
Pen in image is turned using pen blank, Thuya Burr (Ref TBPB)
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the...
Pen Blank - Bubinga
BUBPB
Approximate measurements 5/8' x 5/8' x 125mm Bubinga pen blank.Colour and grain pattern may vary from pictured sample, due to this being a natural product.
Premium Champagne Glass
CG
Your favourite drink will taste even better in a beautiful hand crafted glass.The premium glassware features a straight stem for easy fitting and proper alignment with gluing.Whether you make one or an entire set, glasses are a great project that's easy to make and will be enjoyed for years. Timber not included.
Centre Finder
CF
The ultimate time saver.
The centre of any size bowl blank can be found in seconds with this simple to use accessory.
Titebond II Premium Wood Glue
TITEBII
Fully weather proof.Resists solvents, heat and water.May be used on wood, paper, cloth, hardboard, particleboard and most other porous surfaces.
Wood Wax22
CWW22
WoodWax 22 contains beeswax (for shine) and carnauba wax (for hardness). Blended together in a solvent to produce a soft creamy paste. This makes it very easy to apply over any surface.
WoodWax 22 is quick drying enough to be applied onto unsealed wood but works best on sanding sealer.
If working on the lathe the wax should be applied with the lathe stopped.
Apply using a cloth (Safety Cloth...
Wenge
WEN
Wenge is a heavy and dense wood which is highly resistant to abrasion. It has a high resistance to shock loads and high bending strength, low stiffness, medium crushing strength and a low steam-bending rating. The wood works well with both machine and hand tools, and has a moderate to medium blunting effect on cutting-edges. Gluing and polishing can be difficult because of the resin cells in the wood....
Robert Sorby ProEdge Angle Set
WPROSET
ProEdge Angle Set
Achieving the exact bevel angle on any fingernail or long grind gouge has never been easier than with the Robert Sorby Proset (PROSET).
Place the gouge into the clamp of the profile arm and extend the gouge up-to the required stop and lock it into place.
This will allow for precise and repeatable bevel angles to be obtained every time.
Pewter Lid - Bird with seeds
PL15
Pewter lid with a bird design.
Perforated pewter potpourri lid for your woodturned bowl
Designed to fit an 80mm diameter aperture
Euro Round Top Premium Fountain Pen
ESF
Project Kit
A beautiful pencil with gold clip and centre band and a contrasting black round top to the screw fit cap.
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the kit.
In addition to this kit, you will need:
a pen blank
Round top bushing set
drill
Micro Mesh Acrylic Pen Finishing Kit
MMAPK
Designed to produce a high gloss, scratch free finish on acrylics and stabilised woods.
Pack contains nine different foam backed sanding pads in aluminium oxide.
Grits range from 600 through to 12000.
Each pad measures 2" x 2".
Pen Blank - Leadwood
LEPB
Approximate measurements 5/8" x 5/8" x 5"
Colour and grain pattern may vary from pictured sample, due to this being a natural product.
Spare Jaw Screw Set
NOVA-SSK
Accessory fastening spares kit for the NOVA chucks. Come standard with NOVA Chucks. Contains 8 M6 Screws. Handy spares pack to have on hand in the event of fasteners going missing.
Combination Corkscrew/Bottle Stopper
CSWS
This is a beautiful, high quality and functional item.It is a must for anyone, whether a wine connoisseur or not.The heavy-duty corkscrew is stored inside the bottle stopper when not in use.The design features 3 special O-rings making it adaptable to almost any bottle.Timber not included.
Pen Blank - Royal Pearl
APB63
Approximate measurements 3/4' x 3/4' x 5'Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Woodturning Course
WOODTURN
Woodturning Course
Learn a new craft or build your woodturning skills and confidence at Turners Retreat!
Held in Sheffield, this is an instructional two-day hands-on course with our woodturning tutor, Mick Hanbury. No prior knowledge is needed on this course. Suitable for people of all abilities - from the very beginner right up to the advanced woodturner.
Over the two-day course, you will...
Pen Blank - Tulipwood
TWPB
Approximate measurements 5/8' x 5/8' x 125mm Tulipwood pen blank.Colour and grain pattern may vary from pictured sample, due to this being a natural product.
Robert Sorby Tool Rest Cross Bar
766
Tool Rest Cross Bar
The Robert Sorby Cross Bar is specially hardened to avoid nicks and comes with a smooth finish.
The Modular Tool Rest System enables the turner to build up a collection of tool rests without going to great expense.
Available in 4", 6" and 9" lengths.