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Make a small rustic bench in a day

Learn how to craft a small rustic bench with the Somerset Bodgers in this one day course

  • Booking not needed

This one day course has no wood turning element to it. Everything is done with hand and battery tools.

Legs are split from ash logs and then axed to remove edges. The rest of the leg preparation is done with a draw knife and spokeshaves on a shave horse.

The ends are tenoned using a tenon cutter and holes to take the legs drilled into an approximately 90cm long slab of timber. Any remaining time is spent on improving the bench top.

Over 16s only.

To book your place, email somersetbodgers@icloud.com.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult and over 16s£95.00

The basics

Booking details

Call somersetbodgers@icloud.com

Suitability

Over 16s only

Meeting point

Head to the Welcome Building to sign in.

What to bring and wear

Somerset Bodgers workshops take place outdoors, so please wear suitable clothing for the weather on the day.

Other

When you have decided which course you want to do email somersetbodgers@icloud.com They will get back to you with bank details. You then make a payment and confirm. They will then send you a printable certificate. A reminder is sent out to participants about a week before the event with joining instructions. Timber for all courses is largely sourced from the Tyntesfield Estate and Leigh Woods.

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