Woodworking Collection (page 9)

Spurgeons Home, Stockwell
Boys at Spurgeons Home, Stockwell, show off their woodworking projects. Date: June 1926

Lowdham Grange Borstal Institution - Woodworking shop
Woodworking shop at Lowdham Grange Borstal Institution, near Nottingham. One boy is sawing wood while another talks to a member of staff. Wood is piled high. Date: circa 1945

Portugal, Madeira, craftsman working with wood Date: 2016

Fishing Nets / Norway
Fishing nets at Sundalsoren in Norway Date: 1905

Turner Working a Lathe
A turner using a treadle- operated turning-lathe to carve a piece of wood Date: 1827

CARPENTER / 1887
A carpenter planes a piece of wood. Date: 1887

SAWYER 1827
A sawyer using a huge saw to cut through planks of wood. Date: 1827

French carpenters
Carpenters in France Date: circa 1760

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - Wood Carving Clas
Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - boys stand at woodworking benches in a wood carving class. Date: Date unknown

French Architect on Site
A French architect with his plans on a construction site, directing the workers. Date: circa 1845

Woodworking tools in carpentry shop at Ft. Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, Washington

CHICAGO: CLASSROOM, 1917. A woodworking class in an open-air classroom in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, 1917

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, c1899. The woodworking shop at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Photograph, c1899

Carpenters Tools (engraving)
XJF486338 Carpenters Tools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand Saw, bradawl, jack plane, drawing knife, mortice chisel, a set square, dividers, auger)

Carpenter making fretwork (engraving)
XJF486337 Carpenter making fretwork (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Woodworking, c. 1960 (b / w photo)
XJF476218 Woodworking, c.1960 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

OAR MAKER, 18TH CENTURY. Venetian oar maker at work. Illustration from Giovanni Grevembrochs Gradenigo Dolphin, mid 18th century

PIANO MANUFACTURE, 1901. A worker strengthening a sounding board at a factory in England. Engraving, 1901

WOODWORKING CLASS, 1910. Boys taking a woodworking class at a vocational training school in Buffalo, New York. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February, 1910

Carpenters at work, surrounded by various tools. Top: Felling tree and cutting into planks in saw-pit. Hand-coloured wood engraving c1845

The Carpenter, 1918. Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev (1878-1827) Russian painter and stage designer. Carpenter at his bench, surrounded by all the tools of his trade

School Woodworking Class
United States: c. 1890. A woodworking class in a school

Making A Surfboard
Santa Cruz, California: c. 1959. A surfer cuts out his new board with a saw while his girlfriend holds things steady

Cutting Out Carousel Animals
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: c. 1915. A worker in a carousel animal workshop at the Dentzel Factory in the Germantown section of Philadelphia

Rusty metal tools C013 / 9776
Rusty metal tools. Close-up of a collection of old metal tools that have turned rusty. Rust (orange) is hydrated iron oxide. It forms as iron reacts with atmospheric water vapour and oxygen

Trug basket works at Herstmonceux, poss. 1930
Mr Wm. Duly. George Garland Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: Garland N3495

Jordan, Madaba. Wood mosaic head rest with 16th Century Egyptian-Turkish design produced today in Madaba, Jordan

Jordan, Madaba. Classic 16th Century wood mosaic pattern of Egyptian-Turkish origin on head rest of chair produced today

Chartres Cathedral, France - Choir Screen
A surviving example of the interior carved choir screen at Chartres Cathedral, France Date: circa 1910s

Clogmakers France 18th C
Five men at work in a workshop in 18th century France, making clogs out of wood. Date: Circa 1760

Chinese Carpenter building a house
A Chinese Carpenter building a house using traditional techniques. Date: circa 1910s

Kashmir Walnut & Copper Carving, India
A highly-skilled craftsman producing carvings in copper and walnut wood - Kashmir, India. Date: 1910s

Carpenters in the 18th C
A group of carpenters on a building site in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Woman holding wood sanders
MODEL RELEASED. Woman holding wood sanders

Mortise and tenon joint, 19th century
Mortise and tenon joint, 19th-century artwork. This is a particular type of mortise and tenon joint, known as a dovetail joint

16th Century lathe, historical artwork
16th Century lathe. Historical artwork of a 16th Century woodworker using a lathe to cut screw threads in wood. The lathe has a fixed cutting tool (centre left) driven by the action of weights

Walnut bark. Cross section through the trunk of a walnut tree (Juglans regia) revealing the pattern in its bark. This pattern is known as a rhytidome

Carved Misericord seat - Exeter Cathedral
13th Carved Misericord folding seat featuring an elephant, flanked by two heads at Exeter Cathedral

Model boatbuilder
Model boat builder aholding up a finished example of his craft

Inuit Camp at Hudson Bay in summertime. A Canoe is being built by the side of a hide-covered tent

Tunisia - Wood Turning
A wood turner in Tunisia, making an elegant table leg - the basic lathe appears to be foot-operated

Carpenters saw a large log
A team of carpenters use a long two-person saw to split a large trunk log into planks. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Sawing a large plank
Two carpenters use a large upright saw to split a large wooden plank. A colleague is signalling a break with the arrival of a cup of tea, whilst two boys look on with keen interest

Carpenters building a wagon
Three carpenters working on a wooden wagon, using traditional tools and techniques. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Arab Carpentry Shop, Cairo, Egypt, making screens, furniture, bookstands and Mother-of-pearl inlay

German Limbless Soldier
A German soldier who lost both legs and arms in World War I, seen woodworking after being fitted with artificial limbs. With around one million amputees worldwide following the First World War

The Carpenter 1827
A carpenter planing the edge of a board; a Turkey stone for sharpening his tools is in his work box and a newly made door and roof rafters behind him

Woodworking 18th C
Cabinet makers at work in a workshop, using various tools. One is making a table, another assembles pieces of a cupboard

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Unleashing the timeless artistry of woodworking: From apprentice carpenter to master craftsman, the legacy lives on. 🪚✨ Step back in time to 1870 and witness the skillful hands of a CARPENTER shaping dreams into reality. Admire the Coopers croze planes, dating back to 1735, 1842, and the early to mid-19th century – tools that have stood the test of time. Transport yourself further into history as you meet a C17 WOOD TURNER and marvel at their intricate creations. The delicate strokes of woodcuts depicting scenes from Gerrit van Honthorst's 'Childhood of Christ' (c1620) showcase true mastery. Witness teamwork at its finest as a team of Carpenters comes together to craft a magnificent cart. Each member brings their unique expertise, resulting in an awe-inspiring creation. Travel across borders and encounter a skilled German Woodworker who adds his own flair to this ancient craft. His attention to detail is unparalleled. Delve deeper into history with C17 Woodworkers captured through stunning woodcuts – glimpses into their world filled with passion for their trade. Meet Mr Chip, whose love for wood knows no bounds. With every stroke of his chisel, he breathes life into raw timber, transforming it into exquisite pieces that stand out amongst others. Experience the birth itself – where creativity meets craftsmanship for the very first time. Witness how this age-old tradition has evolved over centuries while still preserving its essence. Step inside a Victorian-era woodworking class where eager learners soak up knowledge passed down through generations. Their dedication shines bright as they hone their skills under watchful eyes. And finally, let us not forget those young enthusiasts known as Woodworking Boys who embrace this noble art form from an early age – carrying forward traditions that will endure for years to come.