Welcome to our Axminster Store
Discover the Axminster Tools experience. New location, same great service and more...
More space, more products, more opportunities to get hands on. Somewhere we can all share our passion.
The new shop is located on Millwey Rise Industrial Estate, next to the state-of-the-art warehouse, which means more products in store and no driving to a separate location for customer collections. The new shop is bigger with more interactive space. That's more opportunities for you to get hands on, bigger and better in-store demonstrations and more space to support the local community with getting creative.
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Built on a shared passion for great craftsmanship
Woodwork sits at the heart of our story and we continually strive to support the creative community by providing honest advice, project inspiration and trusted tools.
Whatever your woodworking passion, your local Axminster Tools store gives you access to inspirational makers, traditional and trusted tools, and friendly, knowledgeable advice from our experts.
So come and discover the complete Axminster Tools experience.
What's in store
Practical solutions by passionate advisors
Create with confidence
Get hands-on in our Live Workshops and talk tools, projects and everything woodwork with our friendly, knowledgeable team.
Free demos & events
Uniting creativity through sharing
Surround yourself with like-minded makers and join our product demonstrations or project based events.
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Timber supplies and tool sharpening
The best finish starts with quality material and sharp tools!
Choose from a wide selection of high-grade wood planks and blanks and get your tools sharpened to as good as new condition!
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Supporting our communities
Through our community programmes we aim to support what matters to our customers and colleagues.
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We're doing everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint and aim to reuse, recycle or upcycle as much as we can.
Find out moreEvents calendar
Our in-store events are a hub for makers of all skill levels. Designed to help you expand your product knowledge, develop your practical skills and find inspiration from like-minded enthusiasts.
November 2024
Axminster Store- Easy Wood Tools Demonstration
Join us in-store, as Jason L will be on hand to show you how easy it is to turn with Easy Wood Tools!
Easy Wood Tools were the first company to develop replaceable carbide-tipped turning tools for professional turners and hobbyists back in 2008. Designed to make woodturning easy, their tools allow any woodturner to tackle all types of work with ease and confidence. Watch and learn as Jason creates a turned bowl, plus Doug from Easy Wood Tools has come all the way from the USA and will be available to answer any tool related questions you may have! Learn from the experts and see just how Easy Wood Tools can enhance or kick start your turning journey. Don't miss out, let us know you're coming and book your ticket today!
Axminster Store- PROXXON Power Tool Workshop
Join us in-store to get hands on with the PROXXON range!
For over 30 years, PROXXON have been producing high quality tools for precision led projects. Our knowledgeable team will be on hand to demonstrate the many tools PROXXON offer, including the thicknesser, table saw and shaper. Don't miss out on this opportunity to try out the range. Book your ticket today.
Axminster Store- Spoon Carving Club With Exeter Carvers
Join us in-store as welcome the Exeter Wood Carvers!
Learn how to carve your own spoon as the knowledgeable members will be on hand to guide you through the process. The first initial session is £6 and then you are welcome to return for free to finish your spoon and to learn more about carving. Redeem the value of your ticket back when you spend £20 or more! Come along and have some fun, book your tickets today!
December 2024
Axminster Store- Timber Kit Workshop
Join us in-store this December and discover our Timber Kits!
Come along to have a go at building one of our beginner kits. Timberkits mechanical model making kits feature wooden parts and mechanisms to bring to life charming scenes, vehicles and characters, all crafted from sustainable forestry. With everything you need all in the box, you can watch your models come to life. Be warned, once you've done one, you'll want to build them all! The kits are a joy to make for all ages, youngsters can get involved with an adult. There will also be turning, scroll saw art and Arbortech demos on the day. Join us in-store for this fun, festive, family friendly event!
Axminster Store- Turning Christmas Decorations
Join us in-store as Jason L will be demonstrating turning tree decorations, live in the workshop.
Watch and learn from our expert turners, pick up tips and tricks to enhance or kickstart your turning and learn how to make a variety of festive decorations! There will also be timber kit, scroll saw art and Arbortech demos on the day. Don't miss out on this festive, fun filled event, book your ticket today.
Axminster Store-Christmas Scroll Saw Art
Join us in-store to have a go at some Christmas scroll saw art!
Our knowledgeable advisors will teach you how to use the saw safely, to make your own Christmas decorations. Choose from our Axminster Professional or Axminster Workshop ranges and see how scroll saws can enhance your craft. There will also be Arbortech, turning and timber kit demos on the day. Don't miss out on this festive event, book today!
Axminster Store- Making Christmas trees with Arbortech tools
Join us in-store as Chris will be using the Arbortech Turbo range, Ball Gouge and Chisel to make Christmas tree table decorations.
Learn from the experts about how to use the range and how it can enhance your craft. There will also be a scroll saw art, turning and timber kit workshops on the day, so don't miss out on this festive event, book your ticket today!
Axminster Store- Spoon Carving Club with Exeter Carvers
Join us in-store as welcome the Exeter Wood Carvers!
Learn how to carve your own spoon as the knowledgeable members will be on hand to guide you through the process. The first initial session is £6 and then you are welcome to return for free to finish your spoon and to learn more about carving. Redeem the value of your ticket back when you spend £20 or more! Come along and have some fun, book your tickets today!
January 2025
Axminster Store- Hand Plane Tool Care and Hand Sharpening
Join us in-store, anytime between 10am and 4pm to learn more about hand tool restoration and sharpening!
Get tips on how to restore and keep your planes in good working order, as well as learn how to sharpen and set up your plane. Any questions you may have, our staff will be on hand to help. Don't miss out, let us know you're coming today!
February 2025
Axminster Store-A look at UJK Router Tables and Accessories
Join us in-store as we focus on the range of UJK Router Tables and accessories.
Throughout the day, we will be demonstrating the benefits of owning a router table, available cutters and accessories and choosing the right router for your table. If you want to learn more about routing and how UJK can enhance your work, book your ticket today!
August 2025
Axminster Store-Entropy Epoxy Resin - Beginners Workshop
Have you ever wondered about using Epoxy resins?
John will be in-store running through how to use the Entropy Epoxy Resin including preparation, mixing and pouring, showing previously finished projects and will be on hand to answer any questions or give advice to beginners who are thinking of using resin in their projects. Don't miss out, come and see how resins can enhance your work! Book your ticket today.