Stabilising is a very technical process, constantly evolving, always improving. It really is the backbone for many knife makers as it elevates their pieces to the next level, for this reason it is the most popular service I offer. I am running 5 vacuum chambers, 2 pumps, a 40L pressure pot and a full sized kitchen oven just to keep up with demand. I can cater to any quantity from 1 to 1000.

I offer clear, dyed, double dyed and triple dyed blocks, the prices depend on size, quantity, species and even grain direction. if you would like some pieces stabilised please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Processing large pieces of wood down to manageable sizes is always difficult but I have amassed the tools and skills to safely do it. I use a range of machines from chainsaw mills to bandsaws which allows me to take pieces from tree to blank. I can safely deal with anything up to around 1m (39.5”) diameter tree trunks. smaller pieces are processed on my startrite 351 bandsaw.

If you have some wood that you would like milled please get in touch for an accurate quote

Drying is one of the most difficult stages to the process, all woods react differently to my methods so it has taken a number or years to gain the experience to accurately dry the pieces.

I use a combination of a small homemade kiln, microwave and oven. for a usual piece I will use the microwave to take the moisture content down to 30%, then the kiln down to 8% and then the oven to 0% to prepare for stabilising.

Please get in touch for a quote