From the Cutting Edge
Cutting Edge is the official publication of the Institute of Carpenters, and it comes out every quarter. Within its pages, IOC members can find up-to-date news about the industry, as well as engaging and informative articles from our membership and other sources.
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Originally spotting an article in the Institute Of Carpenters, UK ‘Cutting Edge’ magazine, about 2-3 years ago, I finally … Read more…
As the nineteenth century drew to a close Gothic was largely seen as ‘old hat’. Many influences from abroad had … Read more…
This article was originally published in the Incorporated British Institute of Certified Carpenters’ journal (renamed the Institute of Carpenters in … Read more…
An overview of the farm buildings of the Chilterns to the southwest of the M40 motorway. How the external features … Read more…
Introduction In Part 4 we looked at Horace Walpole and his creation, Strawberry Hill. In this Part we will, at … Read more…
The following article was featured in the June 2015 edition of Cutting Edge. Former IOC President, William Avery writes about … Read more…
John Sharman introduced himself to the Kent & East Sussex members, outlining his entry into the craft of Carpentry and … Read more…
In Part 2 we looked at the true medieval Gothic furniture and other woodwork. In Part 3 we will study … Read more…
We have now reached, in our review, the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660. This marks the beginning of a … Read more…
Narrowboats – are, as the name implies “narrow”, only 6’-10 wide. They were made to fit the locks on our … Read more…
Central Section are very fortunate, that in London we have so many beautiful buildings to visit, but surely Two Temple … Read more…
In Part 1 the term ‘Gothic’ was investigated and here in Part 2 we will look at some woodwork that … Read more…
This article originally appeared in the July 1924 edition of the IBICC journal VISIT of the l.B.l.C.C. to the Works … Read more…
A blast form the past! The following article was featured in the October 2014 edition of Cutting Edge. David Winson … Read more…
The Following article originally appeared in the April 1924 edition of the British Institute of Certified Carpenters Journal STAINING, FUMIGATING, … Read more…
This work is an outcome of my lifetime involvement in building and woodwork together with my academic studies in Gothic … Read more…
Randall Rosenthal is a sculptor from New York, and following an email from IOC member David Winson FIOC, I contacted … Read more…
The lime tree (Tilia Spies) is allegedly present in the UK in three species: Small-leaved Lime, Tilia cordata; Large-leaved … Read more…