Refine Woodwork

I'm thoroughly pleased with my new bannister and stair rails - the attention to detail is incredibly high, and I would recommend Refine Woodwork to anyone looking for bespoke furniture. Our coffee table is also of exceptional quality, we get no end of compliments from visitors!

I recently completed Gareth's basic joints course. The course was fantastic. Gareth was an excellent teacher, patient and informative. The course has given me a number of skills that I feel I could now take into my own projects. Gareth answered all the questions I had (however silly!) in each session and really went out of his way to make the experience worthwhile. I would really recommend!

I spent a day with Gareth to boost my experience and learn new techniques. I thoroughly recommend to anyone looking to development new woodworking skills. Thanks again Gareth and I look forward to developing my skills further with you.

Gareth is a skilled Gentleman Carpenter. The commission to create two table extensions was done expertly and precisely and will enable a large extended family to eat together well and in style - thank you - a great job well executed.

If you’re thinking about approaching Gareth for wood working lessons / advice just do it now!!!I went to see Gareth as a complete novice who got the bug during lockdown.Gareth guided me step by step in making a tool box incorporating finger joints and mortice and tenon joints.He is friendly, welcoming and encouraging and has the ability to explain everything very clearly. He is happy to work at your pace and is more than willing to offer advice on anything you are thinking of buying and provide appropriate guidance.If I wasn’t moving to Leeds I would be back for more.I had a fantastic time and our two and half hour sessions on a Friday just flew by.Signed - a more confident woodworker - thanks.

I have had a few very enjoyable mornings working in Gareth's well-equipped and calm workshop in Ruddington. Gareth provided lots of practical help and advice on the mortice and tenons that I need to master for a DIY project. Equally useful was the fact that he could answer my hundreds of random questions about tools, tool sharpening, wood selection etc. He also made me a fantastic mitre block to help with my project and brought my tired old chisels and plane back to life. All in all, a very satisfying experience and great value for money. Thanks Gareth.

I commissioned Gareth to make me 10 custom weaving loom kits and they came out just as I wanted! Great communication, patience and overall so pleased. I would wholeheartedly recommend Gareth for any custom wooden creations - he’s fab. Thank you!

Gareth made some shelves for me. The work was exactly what I wanted, the service and price were spot on. I’m happy to recommend Gareth.

Gareth listened really carefully to what we required, then made a sketch to check dimensions with us to be sure we were happy. The finished product, a ‘floating’ bed is exactly what we wanted. Gareth made sure that it was really sturdy and even installed it. He pays attention to detail to create a perfect product. We are very pleased with the result and highly recommend him.

I was looking for someone to get me started with the basic principles of woodwork. I couldn’t have found anyone better. Gareth talked me through his basic joints course, always patient and knowledgeable. I came away with the skills to start having a go by myself. I would highly recommend Gareth.