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10 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking September 2019 http://www.getwoodworking.comNEW SJÖBERGS
SB119 WORKBENCH
The SB119 bench, currently priced at £999.96, is the
perfect foundation for any workshop. It is designed and
built in Sweden by Sjöbergs, one of Europe’s leading
specialist bench manufacturers. Versatility combined with
strength and quality makes a highly functional bench for a
professional or a demanding home woodworker. Selected
European beech used in the construction of the Sjöbergs
SB119 bench ensures a long working life. Sjöbergs finish
the bench with premium quality oil for protection. The
SB119 is strong, heavy and offers a comfortable working
height. If you are a serious woodworker, this sturdy bench
will support any project you undertake.
The SB119 includes features generally only found on
benches costing much more. The worktop is 1,805mm
long × 600mm wide (overall including vices 1,908mm ×
662mm). The top is 60mm thick with a 110mm apron.
The double row of round dogs is usable from both vices
and across the worktop. The vices are capable of providing
enormous clamping power as well as accuracy and
smoothness. The front vice has an opening capacity
of 120mm; the tail vice opens to 175mm.
Each SB119 bench comes with a set of bench dogs,
which also fit into the bench legs for horizontal support.
Some self-assembly is required; instructions are included.
You can also purchase the bench with the SM05 storage
module (£1,399.96). Please note prices inc VAT; for more
information, see http://www.brimarc.com.RENOWNED DESIGNER JOINS THE CHIPPENDALE TEAM
Ben Dawson, the internationally-renowned
furniture designer and maker, is joining the
Chippendale International School of Furniture
as Design Tutor. He will also have a secondary
role supporting recent graduates who have
set up in business in incubation space on the
school’s campus. “Ben’s role with us won’t be
full-time as he is also moving his own furniture
design and making business to the school,”
said Tom Fraser, Deputy Principal. “While
his teaching duties will therefore be limited,
he brings with him a wealth of expertise and
experience to inspire our students,” he said.
The Chippendale school in central Scotland runs one-week introductory
courses, one-month intermediate courses and a nine-month professional
course. This year, from an annual intake of 26 students, the school’s
professional students come from the UK, USA, Ireland, Germany,
Canada, Poland, Australia and Iceland.
Ben’s career as a furniture designer and maker spans five decades,
working internationally for corporate, public, institutional and private
clients. A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, he won The Andrew
Grant Postgraduate Scholarship and The Andrew Grant Travelling
Scholarship. He was also awarded The Eileen Price Travel Scholarship
by The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers.
Ben is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts; Freeman of The City ofLondon and Liveryman of The Worshipful
Company of Furniture Makers. He’s also
been awarded a Design Guild Mark by
The Worshipful Company of Furniture
Makers for his ‘Cirrus Collection’.
With accreditation as a Design Consultant
to The World Bank, Ben has worked in former
Soviet Union countries on reconstruction
of secondary timber manufacturing.
Many leading architectural practices including
Simon Laird, Norman Foster, Richard Rogers,
Edward Cullinan, Zaha Hadid, and Enric Miralles/
Benedetta Tagliebuie have entrusted Ben
with the design development and realisation of their project furniture.
Ben is particularly interested in the use of high technology for the
artist-craftsperson, reflecting his lifelong belief in the potent combination
of traditional Art School-based design and craft training with industrial
processes.
Among stand-out projects he’s completed are MSP’s furniture in the
Scottish Parliament Debating Chamber; Ministers’ and Members’ Furniture
for the Kuwait National Assembly; and furniture for the Welsh Assembly.
“We pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading furniture schools,
and Ben gives us yet another teaching dimension,” continued Tom Fraser.
To find out more about courses offered at the school, see
http://www.chippendaleschool.com.OSMO PROTECTS
PREMIUM
SHEPHERD HUTS
When Norfolk-based hut builder,
The English Shepherds Hut Co,
was looking for a product that
would enhance the exterior of their
bespoke huts, they turned to Osmo
UK to provide them with a hard-wearing, weather-resistant, and aesthetically
pleasing wood finish.
The English Shepherds Hut Co has manufactured shepherd huts for the past
seven years. Originally designed to accommodate shepherds guarding their flock,
the huts are now used in a range of residential and commercial settings including
luxury accommodation. By combining tradition with comfort, The English Shepherds
Hut Co create bespoke huts tailored to individual requirements. The made-to-order
huts consist of cedar, larch or redwood cladding and can be built in a range of sizes.
Once built, they are hand-finished by a team of skilled craftsmen in the company
workshop in Norfolk.
Protection of exterior wood is of the upmost importance as the colour can fade
after harmful UV rays damage the lining within the wood. With this in mind, the
company applies Osmo UV-Protection-Oil Extra 420 to the huts. This finish delays
the greying process by shielding the wood against harmful UV rays, algae and fungal
decay. Additionally, it ensures a professional finish that will enhance and protect
wood for many years to come. Osmo UK finishes are also used inside the huts on
kitchen worktops and wooden shelves to complement the classic wooden interior.
The finish is absorbed into the wood, preventing it from drying or becoming
brittle. It does not crack, flake, peel or blister and provides a clear satin finish.
The water- and dirt-resistant oil reduces wood swelling or shrinkage, protecting
the surface for many years to come.
The product is extremely easy to apply; two coats are needed for untreated timber
whereas only one is required for surface renewal. It can be applied evenly by flat brush
or roller and dries within 12 hours. Osmo UV-Protection-Oil provides hard-wearing
protection against UV rays while improving the overall appearance of the exterior
timber. For more information and to view the complete product range, visit http://www.
osmouk.com.