Merrist Wood Summer Show

[Mesquite]

I was at Merrist Wood Summer Show today.

The wife had entered our spaniel Sam in his first dog agility event. He did well getting a 5th place in his class so we're well pleased with him

Anyway there was a couple stands that might be of interest to folks on here so here's some pics.

Action shot of Sam


Unimog row


I rather liked this sign


And what he had... just about a 5th of his collection. The owner had over 300 billhooks as well as other associated hedging implements. He specialised mainly in Elwell unless a particular pattern wasn't done by them





A hurdle maker demonstrating his skills (actually he was having a break)



Then I came upon this fantastic display of forestry and hedging implements


Some closeups





He had this beastie on display... I bet you could fell yards of hedge with it


A pole lathe was on display as well


Here's him writing his business details down for a customer... very green


I also met Angst from the forum and admired his stock. He's a really talented man and the quality of his work is superb.

All in all it was a great day out

 

[Imagedude]

That's a fantastic collection of hooks, thanks for sharing.

 

[Goatboy]

Wow my inner Ork is just busting to get out after that collection of hooks... Very nice. And it looked like there was a collection of Triumph cars too! gibber gibber

 

[crosslandkelly]

Nice day out, thanks for sharing.

 

[Elen Sentier]

amazing collection of hooks! Merrist Wood takes me back to my garden design days a friend di her traininf there (I was Pershore).