I Found The Most AMAZING Tools at the UK's BIGGEST Makers Central Tool Fair

[@gsharptools]

Thank you for stopping by filming and introducing the sharpedge to your audience. ❤

[@ShadowFoam]

My pleasure Gervis, thanks for such an engaging demo! 👍

[@jim99ful]

I'll be your website today, gotta get one, I really need to get my chisels sharpened, I keep putting that job off so so excuses now. ps, do you add water or oil to the stone?

[@mattk9676]

I will be ordering one soon to keep in my box to keep my chisels topped up!

[@bennen14]

Just an observation. I picked one of these up at makers central too. The spacer is attached to the back of the sharpener and the green piece with the handle is for holding the diamond blades to flatten the back of the chisels. Brilliant Content and in need of a good order of your foam for my tough system boxes. Cheers

[@gsharptools]

⁠@@bennen14 thanks Ben. Great observation and thank you for buying the SharpEdge at the show. I hope you enjoy using it and we'll catch up next year 😊👍

[@horaz86nope24]

I love all these little stands and that they get the attention they deserve. Everyone knows the big companies, but the small ones in particular need a platform

[@ShadowFoam]

Completely agree, and hope to give a platform to them here on this channel! 👍

[@gelleby3]

is it just me or are all these tool shows very poorly advertised/marketed? I've never heard of any of these expo's.

[@Whos_boots_are_those_shoes]

There generally trade only

[@Watsy]

If you’ve bought tools from them you’ll probably get an email about an upcoming event.

[@jimmuendo]

This wasn’t technically a tool show. Just an event for KZbin makers, influencers, and the brands associated with them. Maker’s Central is mentioned a lot, by the makers that plan to attend. If you didn’t hear about it, you’re not watching the relevant channels.

[@MelanieHunt-s8d]

It's worth checking the NEC website now and then - loads on there

[@ShadowFoam]

I think they are advertised decently for people in the trad but poorly for people outside of that, the amount of people I’ve met who have told me they didn’t know it existed is far too high

[@BrookesWood]

Thanks for stopping by the stand & picking up a mallet. It was great to chat to you & show you what I do. Got to get me some of the orange shadow foam for when I set up my new shop. Always a pleasure man & see you next year!

[@ShadowFoam]

Happy days mate! Lots of love for the mallets in the comments, I hope you sell a few more on the website 💪

[@gsharptools]

They are awesome and if I get a quiet moment next year, I'm popping round for,a chat and to choose one👍❤️

[@BrookesWood]

@@gsharptools I wish i could have picked up a sharpener! they look awesome & I wish had a chance to come for a chat

[@BrookesWood]

@@ShadowFoam I am always taken aback by the love for the mallets. If you have space I will send you some mini mallets for the giveaway, let me know how many you need.

[@gsharptools]

@@BrookesWood It was an awesome time there and hardly enough time to take a breath let alone get to see everyone. I look forward to next year for a proper catchup and chat.👍

[@wieyabuggaman]

It feels really good to see British designed and built tools being highlighted. We all need to support more small British tool businesses.

[@ShadowFoam]

Couldn’t agree more, enjoy highlighting them on this channel! 👍

[@MartinBee33]

I need to go to this show. Well done, looks amazing.

[@GemmaShrimpton-dn5md]

We found maker central 2 years ago by accident and we love it. Each time we've been, there is always something different. What I like about it is everyone is so friendly and will listen and answer any questions my children have. A fab video showing everything that we love about makers central, also love the fact you share your videos with other creators, to allow us to see how we can use them too

[@BrookesWood]

So glad to hear your kids like the show, its a great way to get them into making & meet some of best & nicest youtubers on the platform.

[@StefanD67]

I have been off the tools for years. However I have been shadow foaming my kit - it’s like a hobby and therapy. Now I have started buying tools because of your enthusiastic love of tools. Brilliant - keep up the great work

[@grahamamiss8765]

The rolling ruler is a navigation chart ruler as used on ships about 50 years ago. It is used to lay off bearings and tracks onto the charts. This is the first one that I have seen since my salty sea dog days.

[@ShadowFoam]

How long has it been since you’ve seen one!

[@grahamamiss8765]

@@ShadowFoam Probably out 45 years ago. You picked up a set of parallel perspex rules which effectively replaced the rolling type. A ShadowFoam layout would have been handy to stop chartwork equipment landing on the deck in heavy weather.

[@dinger40]

Last used on in the mid 90's when I used to sail.

[@paulwest4685]

I tripped over one of your videos yesterday this is the third I have watched. I show I’ve never heard of, tools from people passionate about their great products. Thanks, I have to look for some of your previous articles.

[@andyberry22]

That's why I love Tool makers fairs. It's full of british tooling and funky piece's that you never know you needed. Great video!

[@Bespokeelectrics]

Only found your channel in the last few months but I really enjoy it. Feels like you have the perfect job going around and buying tools! I’ll be honest I’ve never been to a tool fair but really keen now. I’d really like to talk to you about inserts for peli cases, we work with so many people who use them on a daily basis and I think they’d really work well

[@alexrobinson3054]

My 5year old future engineer is now obsessed 😅 6th birthday trip to Makers Central is now getting booked!! Can't wait for the giveaway! 🎉

[@adambell5681]

I'm so glad I sore this. What an amazing idea, and what a show

[@ianmckay1780]

The chisel sharpener looks ideal for what I need. Some of the others quite honestly don't fit my needs, but that is the point. You can watch as many videos as you like, but it only takes one to have a decision made for you.

[@ShadowFoam]

Well that’s very king of you to say mate! 👍

[@AnthonyCarvalho-ns3wx]

Thanks for a great and informative video showing great products. Fantastic to see lots of UK based retailers. I was not aware of the Tool fair but have a diary note for next year.

[@CraftyProducts]

Thanks for passing by our stand, glad you enjoyed the Gyrocut and looking forward to the giveaway 🙌

[@ShadowFoam]

It was a terrific demo I must admit and the Gyrocut worked perfectly back at the workshop! 👍

[@CraftyProducts]

@@ShadowFoam thanks 🙌

[@brandonpippin110]

Thanks for going to and sharing your visit to this awesome tools and makers workshop! You saved me a ton of money on airfare and travel from the US and I feel like I was there lol! Great job again and love the Shadow Foam vids!

[@ShadowFoam]

Glad I could help! Which tool was your favourite?

[@stephenbatterbee2065]

Love the book I’m going to order that for my grandchildren. Love the fact you’re giving this information too. Loving the sharpening tool……might look into that one!

[@ShadowFoam]

You are so welcome! Let me know if your grandchildren like it as much as my kids did! 👍

[@stephenbatterbee2065]

@@ShadowFoam just ordered the book I will let you know what my Grandchildren think of it 😁👍

[@KitchenTableModeller]

It’s great to see passionate and innovative tool makers thriving in Britain, inspiring 👍

[@Skye_Matt]

I’m getting obsessed with each tool without having even a workshop 😊

[@ShadowFoam]

Absolutely right there! 👍

[@dannaylor9098]

Absolutely loved this video. Getting to see these smaller businesses showing their products off is amazing. Really loved the chisel sharpener and its definitely a purchase soon for me, and that gyro cut looks super fun to use.

[@gsharptools]

I look forward to hearing from you when you're ready for one of my sharpeners 👍

[@richardhall60]

Brilliant flying the flag for British makers. Love the vintage tool shop.

[@cherylwevill4355]

Great video. I've only just found your channel, but I'm glad I did. It's great to see British makers and small business's being highlighted.

[@gsharptools]

Agree totally & @Shadowfoam has done a fabulous job showcasing the likes of us.

[@janoginski5557]

Loved the stand with the vintage tools. Brilliant, think that was a tap holder, (for thread cutting), that you were holding. Keep up the good work. You must have a massive collection now. All the best in your ‘travails’.

[@richard3004]

Can’t beat old tools. However looks like his shop and online has now closed.

[@janoginski5557]

@@richard3004 hi Richard, that's a great shame. I have a fair amount of brilliant quality old chisels, Sheffield Steel, the newest are a set of 6 Marples chisels complete in their original box & the price in old money 43 shillings about £2 in today's money but taking inflation into account over a hundred squid. They are good quality but not as good as the older chisels which I picked up at auction many decades ago, 40 years approx. I used to have a lovely adze as well, but some charmless creep stole it. If they ever used it I hope they damaged their legs with it. 😂

[@richard3004]

@@janoginski5557really can’t beat the old stuff, myself I have a decent collection of old tools mainly woodworking even though I’m a spark by trade, but the wooden handles feel nicer in the hand, the steel is nicer and sharpens better, in general higher quality than todays stuff.

[@janoginski5557]

@@richard3004 totally agree, I'm not a fan of the plastic. But you being a spark will have to have the insulated stuff. We are builders but as is often the case now we started out as joiners, (chippys). But the building works in this Northern Province, 😂, Dockland is all timber frame whereas down south a lot of it is still brick. We've a business in Dallas, Texas. It's property orientated but only commercial & industrial. The money is a ways better than in the UK. And you get to keep a lot more of the money you earn . All the best Richard

[@janoginski5557]

@@richard3004 that should read Jockland 😂

[@pilbery]

Just awesome to see quality UK-made tools and products. Thanks for taking us along!

[@ShadowFoam]

Thanks for watching!

[@bk2764]

It was a good show. You forgot to mention just how popular the shadow foam stall was... Some very unusual tools there and great to see the level of skill and creativity that exists around the UK.

[@adrianlevenson1982]

I love these unusual tool videos you really are a tool junky 😅

[@ShadowFoam]

Haha it did get quite mental at times in the day you are right

[@sportflyer]

Excellent stuff. I missed Maker Central for the first time, been to all the rest. Good to see what was there, thanks!

[@ShadowFoam]

Will you be coming along next year?

[@aotnks]

Great Demo of the sharpedge , ordered one, thanks for showing it

[@ShadowFoam]

No problem 👍

[@gsharptools]

Thank you for buying the SharpEdge. When you get it, I'd recommend taking the 800 and 1500 grits and putting them.face to face and rubbing together for a few seconds. This will take.thw new courseness off and give a better edge to your tools.

[@jayneparker1568]

Loving all the tools and the great new ideas on how to use them. 😃

[@jasonphillips3865]

Great video. The only problem going to these shows is hiding the bags from the missus when you get home!! 😂😂

[@ShadowFoam]

😅😅😅

[@stephenedwards3397]

My goodness, how glad am I that the algorithm threw this video and channel up. Good for the soul to see there are others who can get so absorbed in to the world of tools, just for their own sake. Now this Shado Foam stuff - this is worth digging in to, I suspect there is going to be some serious orgamising about to hit my workshops. Excellent video, thanks.

[@ShadowFoam]

I’m glad you found us too Stephen, welcome to Shadow Foam! 👍

[@peterclarke3300]

It’s good to see so many British tool makers and entrepreneurs and of course Col 👍👍

[@ShadowFoam]

Absolutely Peter! 👍

[@garethhancock6550]

Love watching these videos, I’d like to go to the makers central show. Colin and Tom always seem such lovely guys too. Thanks Jonathan!

[@Sp4rklife]

Good to see 🇬🇧 made tools

[@Luka_con]

Thanks for showcasing the different suppliers and doing the reviews. The gyro cut would help me out loads so might be joining my toolbox.

[@dp3614]

Great shows, both Shadow Foam and Maker Central, never new about it, but will look out. Particularly likes the wood chisel sharpener. My kids are always into creating and will love this 😃

[@gsharptools]

Thank you👍☺

[@StuRoper]

Great to see quality British made items. Loved the mallet.

[@ShadowFoam]

I loved the mallet too! 👍

[@wuzbomb]

The passion people have for their tools is always great to see! Need to find my local tool show and get along! Keep these coming!

[@Pad5tar]

Genuinely one of my fave tool organisation YT channels. Didn't make MC this year. Ordering shadow foam once my tool chest arrives!

[@billybilboa]

I love the ingenuity of people to come up with a solution to basically any problem! ❤

[@kbashir5372]

Always a pleasure to watch someone enjoying their tool discoveries.

[@urbexwithtaffy]

This was one of the best tool videos I've ever seen , shadow foam is amazing... colinfurze always amazes me , since you did the video on his tools I've always followed you guys

[@FoodieRich]

A great video, I’m looking forward to taking my boys to the next Makers Central.

[@ShadowFoam]

Pop over to our stand and say hi! 👍

[@gsharptools]

Drop by and say hi next year

[@badllama8090]

Some brilliant stuff there! 👏👍👌

[@simoneckersley6527]

Going to look into the chisel sharpener and properly sharpen my grandads vintage chisels and start using them!

[@gsharptools]

Thanks Simon. Glad you like the looks and I hope you enjoy using the SharpEdge when you get one 👍

[@williamking6019]

I have recognized my whole garage after watching your show,and I had to get a bigger toolbox I was look forward to a new episode.i love tools and shadow foam so this is the best channel and seeing what new tools there are keep up the good work.

[@rbos6285]

Good to see British designed and built small companies showing their goods keep up the good work

[@lumberjacktoolsuk]

Thank you for the mention and stopping by to see your masterpiece tool board out in the wild :D Was a great feature to our tools!

[@chrisheald6897]

Fantastic video - it was definitely worth the wait. Already looking forward to next years Makers Central!

[@topa6888]

Thanks mate! Another amazing fair video. And all these local, small companies - great to explore their tools with you!

[@ShadowFoam]

Couldn't agree more!

[@gym1989able]

Caught one video this morning. Now I'm binge watching while making lists of tools I "need".

[@JTOnline89]

Love makers central, had to miss this year, will be there next year!

[@roynicholas2470]

Really enjoy how youre giving these companies exposure,loving the tool finds

[@planet__ben]

Since buying my first house, I've jumped head first into DIY. I use a lot of hand tools and getting into power tools. I definitely need to go to these shows! And Ben from Crimson guitars is bloody brilliant!! Loving the content!!

[@markeverest4584]

loved the review of the makers central show, never knew something like that happened. My son and I will be attending the next one for sure. Instantly went for the G-Sharp, and after quick response to my question I made the purchase. Looking forward to getting my chisels in better shape to continue my green-woodworking journey.

[@ShadowFoam]

Happy to hear you’re doing business with Gervis, top guy! 👍

[@gsharptools]

Thank you Mark. I hope it's turned up now and you are enjoying using it. Happy to chat if you need any assistance 👍

[@markduggan3451]

You got a great bundle there. That G sharp is awesome, I sharpened my chisels when I got home. It took 10 minutes to do 10. It was great meeting you, hopefully I'll see you next year.

[@gsharptools]

Thank you Mark. Glad you like it❤

[@katnatbentbent3861]

I have seen it advertised so many times, and keep meaning to book it and then forget, on my list for next year

[@GavMoFo]

great video, makers central looked awesome this year👍

[@ShadowFoam]

It was! So much to see and do, what was your favourite tool?

[@brownk2]

I love how you show off all these different products from small shops and inventors. I love the shadowfoam, i love the energy, i love your videos.

[@samm54624]

These expos look like so much fun. I wish there were some kind of list to compile them together.

[@DiceCupMerlin]

Haha, that was MY value pack that you grabbed! :D I only found out about Maker Central a couple of weeks before the show from a random video on socials. I'll be a regular from now on!

[@nessao3930]

These tools are amazing! My husband is a woodworker and we wish we had these kind of fairs here in New Zealand (mainly just small craft fairs here). Hubby loves that vintage rolling ruler and I’m a huge fan of the gyro pen!!

[@diiivoy]

Great video! That mallet looks awesome!

[@BrookesWood]

Thank very much!

[@PleaseDontTrackMe]

These video segments of tools from around the World are the best! So many great minds and ideas to share! Thank you!

[@ShadowFoam]

Have you watched my full video about tools from around the world?

[@PleaseDontTrackMe]

@@ShadowFoam I have, which led me to add more to my tool collection, and exercise my VAT muscle lol! Cheers!

[@newdoo105]

Really like the longer videos, 50mins just flew by. i think you have the dream job now haha. all the best

[@coleenkenny3474]

Discovered your channel a couple of months ago, now putting all my 2 stroke tools together for my chainsaw, hedge trimmer and strimmer in a tool box with shadow foam. Love getting organised.

[@Gman4633]

I’m gutted I missed makers central and watching this really depressed me for missing it. Must get there next year and hope you’ll be there again.

[@ShadowFoam]

I hope so too, if all goes well, come over and say hello 👍

[@JasonMales]

I love watching these videos as a apprentice trade and learn more about new and quirky tools

[@ShadowFoam]

Happy to help mate 👍

[@kevingriffiths4624]

The show looked brilliant , The hand Made Mallets are a work of art .

[@ShadowFoam]

Agreed! Paul at Brookeswood Build has really outdone himself! 👍

[@pete.appleyard]

So many epic tools and makers at Makers Central! We've gotta get ourselves there next year!

[@garyamies3969]

Great to see you at the show keep the videos coming.

[@garethevans9789]

It's nice seeing so much stuff being made in the UK.

[@graemelangley5955]

It was my first time at makers central this year and I was blown away with all the amazing creations and tools. ⚒️

[@ShadowFoam]

Glad you enjoyed it, did you come over and say hi at our stand?

[@OldCharlieRum1903]

Great video. That chisel sharpener looks effective and simple to use.

[@gsharptools]

I have to say I don't think there's an easier & more effective way to sharpen your chisel or plane iron. But I would say that. If you don't but one before, come and try for your self at the Makers Central next year and see some other great stuff there as well👍

[@jimmuendo]

It’s so nice to see the show so busy, with stands & visitors, despite the ‘organiser’ seemingly getting greedier each year. Charging the stand holders fortunes, and then the ticket prices are too high. I’m so glad you got a lot out of the weekend! It’s great to see how many stands have Shadow Foam on them already.

[@leecromer3289]

I was going to go, but at £30 a ticket, no thanks…

[@Paul8033]

Great to see the British tools on show, it can be rally hard to find them online. enjoyed the video immensely.

[@kaceesavage]

I’ve got to get that book for my kids. That crafty cutter is really cool too.

[@ShadowFoam]

Your kids will love it, mine did 👍

[@twalpole1]

The chisel sharpener and the gyro cut look really interesting

[@ShadowFoam]

Completely agree, something unique about them! 👍

[@ginge7744]

Another batch of great tools and items. Mallet looked fab.

[@BrookesWood]

Thank you. They are beautiful, even if i do say so myself 😂

[@Audit-The-Auditors-UK]

Great to see you with all my favourite tubers. Great times had by you all.

[@nicholasviney5975]

There needs to be a big website displaying these tools and makers

[@jamtaylor1992]

This is so much my speed, I need to go here, thank you for showing its existence to me!!

[@ShadowFoam]

Hope to see you next year! 👍

[@maxdeez1382]

I love these vids Jono, keep up the good work!

[@ShadowFoam]

Thanks, will do!

[@philipcrofts488]

I like the chisel sharpener kit, I'm disabled and usually slip while trying to get a good edge on my blade but that looks fantastic for what I need to finish my blades. Some very interesting tools.

[@ShadowFoam]

Absolutely Philip, think you’ve hit the nail on the head there! 👍

[@Sparrowhawk1962]

This show looks amazing... didn't know it was a thing. I'd be bankrupt! Great video 👍

[@jimwarrer5612]

I like that chisel sharpener. Looks easy to use, even for me!

[@gervaseevans4856]

I look forward to sending one out if you ever want one. I actually got a child of about 8 to easily use the SharpEdge ( under parental supervision) so the dad had to buy one 😃👍

[@richardlynch-wilson9356]

I hope to get to maker central 1 day ,the selection of British tools look amazing especially the g sharp looks so easy to hold and operate compared to any others.

[@33bradders]

Got to love R2-D2 casually rolling by in the background!

[@nickneuenhaus]

The gyrocut looks amazing! So many cool products!

[@MrGingGangGooly]

The chisel sharpener looks epic. Great video BTW 👍 I love to see tools made or designed here in good old Blighty 👏

[@ShadowFoam]

You and me both!

[@gsharptools]

Thanks for the comment. 👍

[@chrishoward6774]

Every time I watch your videos, it costs me money! Heading over to BrookesBuild now to check out his mallets. Keep up the great work.

[@BrookesWood]

Look forward to seeing you! 🤣

[@sneekswallart]

fantastic video plus makers central was another hit PLUS i manage to purchase some shadow foam , long time coming im super happy il have some in my workshop .thanks to your team at the show !

[@paulp96275]

Robs debur tool looks great and the gyro cut tool would be ideal for my daughters crafting great show thanks for the video 👍🇬🇧

[@lycan5970]

Great show I must go next year👍

[@ManVstuff]

Love these formats of video's! Great to see so many people supporting makers

[@Thistledoo47603]

It was lovely meeting you and the team at Maker's Central last Sunday. Now I have some foam to cut up this weekend!

[@ShadowFoam]

Lovely to meet you too, thanks for dropping by, let me know how you get on with your Shadow Foam project! 👍

[@Ruth_Amos]

Thanks for supporting the book ❤

[@SoullessAndSynthetic]

There’s a whole cottage industry of makers out there doing great things…love to see it

[@ShadowFoam]

Hope to explore it more myself! 👍

[@TheDudesterUK]

Great to see British events on the platform ❤