“I couldn't have asked for a better experience or outcome from an in-person, tutored build. I had a project in mind for Christmas but wasn't sure if it was practical. Whether the wood I wanted to use was suitable or the timescales feasible. Turns out it was... At least with the help of Vic and Andrea.” - Michael B

“I have recently discovered you. Have enjoyed your Youtube videos and have purchased your two latest books. Thanks for putting together the new book with projects. It is a great way to develop some hand tool skills. I imagine it is a lot of work to put this book together but hope you will eventually produce another one. I am working on my second dovetail box today. Each box took a full day but were really enjoyable. Please thank Vic for the project book. The violin knife is next. I just discovered the woodworking courses offered on your website. I see it in my future” - Michael V

“I've had the fortune of being a VTW customer for about a year now and can't recommend them enough to fellow woodworkers. From their store I've picked up a Tormek, which has changed my life for getting consistently great results from hand tools. I've also got some finishes and Hock blades. Vic has a knack for simplifying things. In his classes, I've built a bow saw and a hand plane, which I didn't think would be possible as a relative beginner. Vic creates a friendly and inviting atmosphere. In the web-based classes, the groups are kept small so I've never had a problem jumping in and asking questions. He covers both hand tool and power woodworking too, which is a cool way to round our your knowledge” - Jonathan

“I have taken a number of webinars with Vic. All of them have been really helpful and have helped me to level up my wood working skills. Vic does a great job of demonstrating techniques in a clear and often entertaining fashion. I have found having access to the recordings that he provides is invaluable. Vic is also extremely helpful answering email questions after the sessions are done. I look forward to taking more of his webinars in the future” - Paul

“Vic provides a teaching style that is down to earth, removing the faff and focusing on the essentials and this class was no exception. The other great thing about this was the interaction between all the students and seeing everyone's project coming to life, each of them unique and amazing in their own way. Vic is also not only a great teacher but also a great supporter of its students and was always available to answer any question we post to him. Will definitely be back for more classes.” - Bruno

“The Zoom class setting allows you to work in your own shop while still receiving a high quality of interactive instruction. The format of training allows you to attend a class, then advance your own project during the week while still being able to ask questions via an online chat system. The chat system also allows students to work in a collaborative format exchanging progress photos and questions. Many thanks to Vic for his high quality instruction and encouragement and for keeping the whole process fun.” - Peter

"Doing private lessons with Vic has fundamentally changed my knowledge base and approach to woodworking. I knew I wanted to get more into using hand tools, but was intimidated and overwhelmed with the amount of information in books and on the internet. I started out with a couple of Vic's webinars and was quickly attracted to his thoughtful, no-nonsense approach combined with his sense of humor. When I reached out to start individual lessons, I was worried being virtual would limit the number of projects we could do together, but Vic has taught me everything from sharpening, to squaring wood with hand planes, to different approaches to design and joinery - and all on Facetime. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Vic as an instructor. Our lessons are often the highlight of my week!" - Rachel

“Thanks again for the great dovetail lessons! It was a pleasure to spend a few hours in the shop with Vic and see how things are done. I feel like I finally understand dovetails, and also learned a ton of other woodworking tips” - Dave

“I thought I would send a couple of pictures from the Stickley table project. One is the finished table and the other one I am cutting the top with the bow saw from an early class/project with Vic. Looking forward to more classes/projects this year” - Mark