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Jon Snow is an independent Toolsmith, specialising in hand crafted tools
for Logbuilding and Traditional Timber Framing Carpenters.
From his humble workshop in Devon, he creates unique tools for the discerning craftsman.
He can be contacted at albislug@hotmail.com or by telephone on 0044 (0)7866 241 783. |
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Scroll down to see axes, knifes, dogs, pins, trolleys and woodburners... |
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| AXES |
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Hand crafted axes, for hewing, shaping and planing. Several styles available, including the Broad Axe and Norfolk Axe.Most styles available in double bevel and single bevel (side axe) forms. Mortice axes also available.
From £80.00 (double bevel)
£90.00 (single bevel) |
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| Broad Axe |
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| Norfolk Axe |
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| MERKNIFES |
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A well-balanced, sturdy and essential tool, effectively a draw gouge, for cleaning up the hollow in the underside of the log.These come in three different widths, with a cutting edge of O1 tempered steel.
£85.00 |
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| Merknife |
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| HEWING DOGS |
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For holding timber still while hewing (squaring up) and other operations. Length 800mm or 500mm.
£25.00/pair |
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| Hewing dog |
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| SCRIBING DOGS |
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For holding round logs absolutely fast whilst scribing.
£12.00/ pair |
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| Scribing dogs (puppies) |
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| FRAMING PINS |
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A temporary pin for use in traditional pegged timber frame building. The pin is used in place of the oak peg during construction and assembly of the frame. Forged from solid stainless or mild steel bar, and ground to a smooth finish, with a T-handle (useful for knocking out wooden pegs !) Other sizes (eg 7/8") available on request.
£15.00 (3/4" stainless )
£20.00 (1" stainless)
£12.50 (18mm copper coated mild steel) |
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| Framing pin |
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| TIMEBER TROLLEYS |
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A solid, well built, yard trolley on pneumatic tyres, capable of single handed moving of extremely heavy pieces of timber. A must for the solo framer! Built to suit your own trestle height, and in the colour of your choice.
From £250.00 |
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| Timber trolley |
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| WOODBURNERS |
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Originally designed for Travelling vehicles and tents, my range of woodburners will warm up a wide variety of spaces, from the humble workshop or office to the most palatial shack in the woods. The airtight door and revolutionary vent system will allow the fire to keep going all night, with a few choice offcuts.
From £140 |
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| Woodburner - medium |
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| OTHER TOOLS |
| For my complete range of tools , including Chisels, Gouges, Adzes, Froes, Mortice axes, Knives, Race Knives, Draw Knives , please contact me at albislug@hotmail.com, or on 07866 241783 for a full brochure. |
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