Turns out I overordered on material when making workbenches for our courses held at the workshop... by a rather large margin.
Seeing as we don't have space for them here and they're effectively 'prototypes', we're getting rid of them at a heavily discounted rate.
The top is 40mm thick solid beech, 1340mm wide, 640mm deep. This is an ideal material for workbenches thanks to its hardness and close grain, which prevents it getting as dirty. The underframe is made from African Walnut, mostly for the looks.
The workbench features a massive Quick Release Vice with a 330mm deep clamping capacity with a 300mm wide jaw. Most notably, the vice is installed flush with the face of the bench which makes clamping longer boards far easier. This is also why the worktop is flush with the faceframe, which is a feature many premium workbench designers still miss. The depth of the vice from the worktop to the bars is 140mm. But there's plenty of overhang either side to accomodate longer boards.
Along the top are 100mm spaced 3/4" (19mm) dog holes which can accomodate most workbench hardware. I can also drill more around the bench upon request. These dog holes can be used with the Veritas Wonder Pup (or similar) to mimic the functionality of a tail vice. Please note that three of these dog holes above the vice are blind holes, so will need to be vacuumed occasionally.
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Patrick d.B.
Super quality engraved coin
I normally don't write reviews, butin this case I have to make an exception 🙂. I have just received my custom emblem coin. When I opened the box I was amazed by the result. Super quality. Perfectly engraved. The background ( in my case the wood texture ) was very beautiful, the logo was very clear and even the small letters were very easy to read. I will definately order more when I need them, and I recommend the coin to everybody. If you want superior quality, you will find it hete. You will not be disappointed.
Custom Engraved Brass Emblem Coin
Andrew V.
Excellent course in every way
This was such a good course. Matt is an excellent teacher with a really great balance between when to help and when to leave you alone. We made such good progress that we even got to make a bookstand as an extra. While the odd machine was used for convenience the whole box was really a hand tool build as every machine step had a hand tool alternative.
I cannot recommend this highly enough for beginners and those wishing to improve their joining and hand tool skills. And Matt is so obviously a decent person who cares about what he does. I would happily do another course with him.
The Keepsake Box Course (20th April - 24th April 2026)
Marco W.
Very rewarding experience
Matt is a wonderful teacher. He’s very patient and takes everyone’s needs into account. He and his team are a lively bunch. You feel right at home and valued from the very start—regardless of your skill level. The workshop is superbly equipped, and the working environment is simply perfect for learning a lot in just one week.
Definitely my best and most memorable experience last year. Thanks again for this very rewarding week, Matt and team.
The Keepsake Box Course
philip F.
Keepsake box course April 2026
I really enjoyed the keepsake box course. Matt was a great teacher and the workshop was very well equipped. I learnt a lot during the course and enjoyed meeting like minded woodworkers. I would be happy to come back and participate in other courses and I would happily advise other woodworkers to do a course with Matt.
The Keepsake Box Course
Dominic H.
Very much worth the money and time spent
Very much worth the money and time spent.
Matt is an excellent instructor, the available materials were great and the shop setup and available tools made it easy to get to work on the project. The recommended accommodation (Furze Bush Inn) was also great and allowed to get to the workshop by foot everyday.
The Keepsake Box Course (30th March - 3rd April 2026)
