It was hosted at Peter Seftons Furniture School in what can only be described as an amazing workshop. Split into different sections (machine room, wood store, hand bench room, etc) I think that this is pretty much the ultimate workshop (Its going to make mine feel pretty small when I get back in there) and in a lovely setting - anyone thinking of doing a furniture course should check out his website http://www.peterseftonfurnitureschool.com/.
Everyone was dead friendly, sharing workshop stories and ideas. Really nice to be in an environment where you can talk about woodwork all day and have no one groan! ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OYGPovMZdQ-VXkPc9OtRC8XULh2tKu4gmfq-gTyQay94E2XUPXpF6xUDj4vqfLitot5PwaYAs-aKJ3D08B3WbgNljJctvVYlEEOsPTpTddu3f6tvI7SPSsDis8ftC9zb-HSdUkm4FXw/s400/P1070635.JPG)
Chris did some great demos, I never seem to get bored of watching him work and I always end up learning something new. His skew chisel demo is always good and its made me want to go make a jig so I can sharpen mine properly tomorrow. He also showed a new method of work holding to finish the underside of box lids as well as how to turn whilst pulling the work under tension - really interesting.
I think everyone was completly stuffed at the BBQ as well as being a group of men we'd all brought meat and bread- not a green leaf in site - and there was far too much! I dont think I was the only one to loosen my belt during the afternoon! ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKlk6M5d-1C2qy4JORMQdBZu9bnFCDYNCbjcZtjG91dFreZYsVPUyvGaCTHbRjwf4y1jQmonh0tQk0TX9UvRgC0cvjkcc5pb6lnlDFDzBUZm0L4BRFsDUCRwZJPYaxICD5VUWudikmf8s/s400/P1070637.JPG)
A great day in all (I'm afraid the pictures are a bit poor as I forgot to take any and when I did Chris had to pose- should do a caption competition for the first pic).
Nice to see you today Kev
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Cheers Steve, good to meet you as well.
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