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Opening hours

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
New Saturday opening hours from 8th February
Sunday Closed
Free Events

Free Events

Community Space

Community Space

Tool Sharpening

Tool Sharpening

Cardiff Carving Club

Join us in store 11am-3pm every Wednesday

Calling all carvers - whether you’re a complete beginner or have been carving for years, our Carving Club will bring together like minded carvers looking to learn, hone and share their carving skills!

Events 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.

February 2025

Cardiff Store - Meet the Llanelli Woodturning Club
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Cardiff Store - Meet the Llanelli Woodturning Club

Saturday 8th February
9:30am - 1:30pm
Join us in-store as we welcome the Llanelli Woodturning Club.
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Join us in-store as we welcome the Llanelli Woodturning Club.

They will be in-store showcasing their recent projects, running woodturning demonstrations all morning and will be on hand to chat about all things woodturning. Don't miss out, book your FREE ticket today.

Cardiff Store - Get hands on with the AP330ST Portable Thicknesser
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Cardiff Store - Get hands on with the AP330ST Portable Thicknesser

Saturday 15th February
10:00am - 1:00pm
Come along and see the Axminster Professional AP330ST Portable Thicknesser in action.
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Come along and see the Axminster Professional AP330ST Portable Thicknesser in action.

Staff will be getting hands on and showing off all the features and benefits of this machine, and why the spiral block is our preferred choice. Pop in any time from 10am to see how the Axminster Professional AP330ST portable thicknesser can enhance your work, plus take the opportunity to put your questions to our knowledgeable experts.

Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon
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Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon

Friday 21st February
10:00am - 1:00pm
Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.
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Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.

The South Wales Woodcarvers will be in store showcasing some of the fantastic pieces they have made over the years. Plus, they will guide you through the process of carving your first Love Spoon. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket.

Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon
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Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon

Saturday 22nd February
10:00am - 1:00pm
Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.
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Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.

The South Wales Woodcarvers will be in store showcasing some of the fantastic pieces they have made over the years. Plus, they will guide you through the process of carving your first Love Spoon. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket.

Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots
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Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots

Friday 28th February
9:30am - 12:30pm
Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.
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Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.

This fun session from 'Make It Soph' is designed to encourage and inspire young people to get involved with making and crafting. This workshop will show you how to create a robot out of scrap pieces of wood but more importantly, it will be a fun introduction to woodworking for all your mini makers.

Your children will be encouraged to design their own robots and everything needed to make them will be provided, so all they need to bring is their imagination!

Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment

*Maximum of two children per adult, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials are provided and the projects made are yours to keep.

Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots
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Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots

Friday 28th February
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.
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Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.

This fun session from 'Make It Soph' is designed to encourage and inspire young people to get involved with making and crafting. This workshop will show you how to create a robot out of scrap pieces of wood but more importantly, it will be a fun introduction to woodworking for all your mini makers.

Your children will be encouraged to design their own robots and everything needed to make them will be provided, so all they need to bring is their imagination!

Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment

*Maximum of two children per adult, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials are provided and the projects made are yours to keep.

March 2025

Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots
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Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots

Saturday 1st March
9:30am - 12:30pm
Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.
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Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.

This fun session from 'Make It Soph' is designed to encourage and inspire young people to get involved with making and crafting. This workshop will show you how to create a robot out of scrap pieces of wood but more importantly, it will be a fun introduction to woodworking for all your mini makers.

Your children will be encouraged to design their own robots and everything needed to make them will be provided, so all they need to bring is their imagination!

Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment

*Maximum of two children per adult, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials are provided and the projects made are yours to keep.

Cardiff Store - Handheld CNC Routing with Shaper Origin
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Cardiff Store - Handheld CNC Routing with Shaper Origin

Saturday 8th March
10:00am - 1:00pm
If you have ever wanted to have a go at handheld CNC routing, then this is the event for you.
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If you have ever wanted to have a go at handheld CNC routing, then this is the event for you.

Join our experts in store for a closer look at the Shaper Origin handheld CNC router.
Our team will be demonstrating the fantastic features of the Shaper Origin, as well as the must-have accessories, showing you how both simple and accurate it is to use. Don't miss out, book your free ticket today.

Cardiff Store - Get Hands on With The Festool DOMINO System
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Cardiff Store - Get Hands on With The Festool DOMINO System

Saturday 22nd March
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us in store and get hands on with the Festool DOMINO System.
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Join us in store and get hands on with the Festool DOMINO System.

​​Looking for the quickest and easiest way to do loose mortise and tenon joinery? 

The Festool DOMINO is a unique jointing system using rounded loose tenons to join timber, giving very strong, accurate and precise joints.

Combining exceptional versatility with simple handling for maximum precision, the DOMINO has a wide range of adjustment options to make it extremely easy to use. 

The team will explore both models and their uses in detail and answer your questions. Come and find out what the hype is all about, and whether it's the right tool for you.

Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon
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Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon

Friday 28th March
10:00am - 1:00pm
Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.
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Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.

The South Wales Woodcarvers will be in store showcasing some of the fantastic pieces they have made over the years. Plus, they will guide you through the process of carving your first Love Spoon. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket.

Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon
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Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon

Saturday 29th March
10:00am - 1:00pm
Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.
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Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.

The South Wales Woodcarvers will be in store showcasing some of the fantastic pieces they have made over the years. Plus, they will guide you through the process of carving your first Love Spoon. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket.

April 2025

Cardiff Store - i2R CNC Discovery Day
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Cardiff Store - i2R CNC Discovery Day

Saturday 5th April
10:00am - 1:00pm
Come in store and discover the i2R CNC router.
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Come in store and discover the i2R CNC router.

i2R combine industry-leading technology and superior build quality to provide a compact and cost-effective CNC solution. Join our experts as we showcase the  i2R, along with attachments and tools, and demonstrate the machine's full capabilities and explore the types of projects it can achieve. The demonstration will also cover how to use the software. Don't miss out, book your free place today.

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