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Joiners were woodworkers who produced the finish work for buildings including doors, windows, shutters, fireplace surrounds, and built-in cupboards. Watch our experts use saws, planes, hammers, and other tools to fashion wood into the pieces of a future building.
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See the time before power tools and meet our world-class artisans in the Historic Trades. Must see for DIY and makers of all ages!
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