Welcome to our Axminster Store

Join our team in store for this guided session in pen turning.

You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your pen blank right through to the turning, finishing and assembly of your selected pen, which you get to take home at the end.

You will learn the basic skills required for between centre turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to try woodturning for the first time.

All materials and PPE will be supplied.

Please note the following:

• Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
• This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
• There will be a short break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included.
• As organisers, we reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at our discretion.

For further information on this course email [email protected]

More course dates will follow. Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.

Join our team in store for this guided session in pen turning.

You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your pen blank right through to the turning, finishing and assembly of your selected pen, which you get to take home at the end.

You will learn the basic skills required for between centre turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to try woodturning for the first time.

All materials and PPE will be supplied.

Please note the following:

• Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
• This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
• There will be a short break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included.
• As organisers, we reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at our discretion.

For further information on this course email [email protected]

More course dates will follow. Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.

Join our team in store for this guided session in pen turning.

You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your pen blank right through to the turning, finishing and assembly of your selected pen, which you get to take home at the end.

You will learn the basic skills required for between centre turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to try woodturning for the first time.

All materials and PPE will be supplied.

Please note the following:

• Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
• This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
• There will be a short break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included.
• As organisers, we reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at our discretion.

For further information on this course email [email protected]

More course dates will follow. Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.

Join our team in store for this guided session in bowl turning.

You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your bowl blank right through to the turning and finishing of your bowl, which you get to take home at the end.

You will learn the basic skills required for faceplate turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to expand their basic woodturning skills.

All materials and PPE will be supplied.

The course is being offered at an introductory price: £100 (usual price £150).

Please note the following:

• Some prior knowledge or experience of woodturning would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
• This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
• There will be a short 30minute break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included and should be brought along by attendees.
• As organisers, Axminster Tools reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at their discretion.

For further information on this course email [email protected]

More course dates will follow (usual price £150). Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.

This hands on routing session will look at UJK router tables and accessories in more detail.

We will cover the setup and operation of our UJK router table range, working through the various mounting options. Our team will also demonstrate the UJK Router Motor and UJK Router Lift.

A router table can be a very versatile machine in the workshop, and we will be showing other accessories in action such as the new range of UJK router cutters, guide bushes and feather boards to allow you to get the most from your router table.

The session will also provide an opportunity to get hands on with the new UJK rebate cutters and ask any questions you may have about setting up a router table.

We’re having a clear out to make way for some exciting new tools later this year.

Come rummage, root, and grab a bargain at The Great Axminster Tools Jumble Sale – your last chance to get your hands on end-of-line gear, returned machines, spare parts, samples, discontinued tools, and more; before they’re scrapped for good!

What to expect:

• Discontinued & returned machinery
• Spare parts and components
• Samples, bits, bobs, and fixer-uppers
• Unrepeatable prices – sold as seen
• Once it’s gone, it’s gone, before they end up on the scrapheap

This isn’t your usual clearance sale. It’s a one-off, rummage-and-rescue kind of day. Expect pallets, piles, and plenty of surprises. Perfect for bargain hunters, tinkerers, makers, and anyone who loves a good dig through the parts bin.

Cash and card payments accepted.Everything sold as seen – no returns.

Join our team in store for this guided session in bowl turning.

You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your bowl blank right through to the turning and finishing of your bowl, which you get to take home at the end.

You will learn the basic skills required for faceplate turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to expand their basic woodturning skills.

All materials and PPE will be supplied.

The course is being offered at an introductory price: £100 (usual price £150).

Please note the following:

• Some prior knowledge or experience of woodturning would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
• This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
• There will be a short 30minute break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included and should be brought along by attendees.
• As organisers, Axminster Tools reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at their discretion.

For further information on this course email [email protected]

More course dates will follow (usual price £150). Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.

Join our team in store for this guided session in bowl turning.

You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your bowl blank right through to the turning and finishing of your bowl, which you get to take home at the end.

You will learn the basic skills required for faceplate turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to expand their basic woodturning skills.

All materials and PPE will be supplied.

The course is being offered at an introductory price: £100 (usual price £150).

Please note the following:

• Some prior knowledge or experience of woodturning would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
• This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
• There will be a short 30minute break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included and should be brought along by attendees.
• As organisers, Axminster Tools reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at their discretion.

For further information on this course email [email protected]

More course dates will follow (usual price £150). Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.

Join this 2-hour session and get to grips with spoon carving, led by the Exeter woodcarvers.

Tickets are £6 for the first session and return for further tuition for free to finish your spoon.​

This hands on session will help you understand the set up process as well as provide an overview of the various accessories available to get the most from your bandsaw.

This session will cover:

• Setup and operation of a bandsaw to achieve accurate cuts
• Fitting a bandsaw blade
• Using the UJK Bandsaw Buddy to achieve accurate setup and alignment

As well as creating a simple bandsaw box, we will also cover how to create veneer cuts on the bandsaw.

This demonstration session will provide an opportunity to get hands-on with the setup and operation of the bandsaw, as well as an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about setting up a bandsaw.

Note: This session will include a short break.

Join our team in store for this guided session in pen turning.

You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your pen blank right through to the turning, finishing and assembly of your selected pen, which you get to take home at the end.

You will learn the basic skills required for between centre turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to try woodturning for the first time.

All materials and PPE will be supplied.

This pen turning course is currently on offer for £60 (usual price £75.)

Please note the following:

• Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
• This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
• There will be a short break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included.
• As organisers, we reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at our discretion.

For further information on this course email [email protected]

More course dates will follow. Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.

Join our team in store for this guided session in bowl turning.

You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your bowl blank right through to the turning and finishing of your bowl, which you get to take home at the end.

You will learn the basic skills required for faceplate turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to expand their basic woodturning skills.

All materials and PPE will be supplied.

The course is being offered at an introductory price: £100 (usual price £150).

Please note the following:

• Some prior knowledge or experience of woodturning would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
• This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
• Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
• There will be a short 30minute break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included and should be brought along by attendees.
• As organisers, Axminster Tools reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at their discretion.

For further information on this course email [email protected]

More course dates will follow (usual price £150). Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.

Hand sharpening can be a daunting topic for anyone starting out in woodworking. This workshop clinic will break things down to help you chose the right tool sharpening method to suit you.

This session will look at each of the common hand sharpening methods covering diamond stones, waterstones, self-adhesive plates and abrasives as well as covering honing guides and sharpening systems.

The session will provide an opportunity to get hands on with a variety of sharpening methods and help in choosing a method you feel comfortable. It will also provide an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about hand sharpening.