Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Turner’s Journey, Martin heads up to the Harrogate show with Les. Instead of going as a full-on trader with a van and a ton of stock, he travels light, sets up a small corner on Emma’s stand, does a couple of demos, and soaks up the show from a different perspective.
Back in the workshop, life returns to normal with teaching and admin, while Martin reflects on just how many weeks of filming have quietly slipped by.
00:00 - Opening music
00:23 - Communal area chaos as Martin and Les pack for the Harrogate show
00:33 - Tiny toolkit ready, half of Les’s AV kit already downstairs, and tools being made and handled for the trip
00:52 - Martin’s gear for the show: one small box of books and a tiny tool kit for Emma to sell from
01:04 - A real sense of relief at not hiring a van or hauling masses of stock this year
01:16 - Looking forward to the show, going mainly as a visitor rather than a full trader
01:25 - Logistics chat with Emma about setup day and the plan for tomorrow
01:35 - All packed and ready - time to crack on with admin before travelling
01:52 - Time jump: Martin notes how long it has been since he last recorded for Turner’s Journey
02:08 - Picking the story back up from where we left off - getting ready for the Harrogate show
02:19 - Harrogate show review: a decent event, two days this year instead of the usual three
02:30 - The long drive up the M1 into Yorkshire and the town of Harrogate - five and a half hours on the road
02:47 - Meeting Emma on Thursday, handing over books, and sorting out a small corner stand by her demo area
03:05 - Ready to see people on the Friday and Saturday
03:10 - A look around the show: some familiar names missing but some new businesses filling the gaps
03:32 - It is good to see new faces and traders appearing at the event
03:39 - Turnout talk: roughly 4,000 people per day, busy on Friday, a bit quieter on Saturday
04:47 - Unsure about going to Harrogate next year, but it is always a good couple of days meeting people
05:05 - After Harrogate: life back to normal in the workshop with teaching and general jobs
05:15 - Mention of bits and pieces sorted out in the workshop that will appear in the next episode
05:24 - Admitting he is very behind with Turner’s Journey recording
05:28 - Not entirely sure what date this video will go out - likely 26th or 27th of December
05:38 - Realisation that he has effectively lost about three weeks of filming time
05:48 - 07:12 - Music and workshop visuals - turning, bits of process, and atmosphere clips
07:12 - Talking about needing new ideas for future episodes and mentioning he is teaching over the next three days
07:29 - Final thanks and goodbye
07:32 - 07:57 - Outro music
Episode 22 is a behind-the-scenes look at Harrogate from the other side of the stand. Instead of running a full trade setup, Martin travels light, tucks into a corner of Emma’s demo area, does a couple of fun demos, and spends more time actually experiencing the show and meeting people.
Back home, it is straight into teaching and catching up, with the realisation that several weeks of filming somehow slipped away. It is honest, low key, and a real slice of the working life behind Turner’s Journey.
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In this episode of Turner’s Journey, Martin heads up to the Harrogate show with Les. Instead of going as a full-on trader with a van and a ton of stock, he travels light, sets up a small corner on Emma’s stand, does a couple of demos, and soaks up the show from a different perspective.
Back in the workshop, life returns to normal with teaching and admin, while Martin reflects on just how many weeks of filming have quietly slipped by.
00:00 - Opening music
00:23 - Communal area chaos as Martin and Les pack for the Harrogate show
00:33 - Tiny toolkit ready, half of Les’s AV kit already downstairs, and tools being made and handled for the trip
00:52 - Martin’s gear for the show: one small box of books and a tiny tool kit for Emma to sell from
01:04 - A real sense of relief at not hiring a van or hauling masses of stock this year
01:16 - Looking forward to the show, going mainly as a visitor rather than a full trader
01:25 - Logistics chat with Emma about setup day and the plan for tomorrow
01:35 - All packed and ready - time to crack on with admin before travelling
01:52 - Time jump: Martin notes how long it has been since he last recorded for Turner’s Journey
02:08 - Picking the story back up from where we left off - getting ready for the Harrogate show
02:19 - Harrogate show review: a decent event, two days this year instead of the usual three
02:30 - The long drive up the M1 into Yorkshire and the town of Harrogate - five and a half hours on the road
02:47 - Meeting Emma on Thursday, handing over books, and sorting out a small corner stand by her demo area
03:05 - Ready to see people on the Friday and Saturday
03:10 - A look around the show: some familiar names missing but some new businesses filling the gaps
03:32 - It is good to see new faces and traders appearing at the event
03:39 - Turnout talk: roughly 4,000 people per day, busy on Friday, a bit quieter on Saturday
04:47 - Unsure about going to Harrogate next year, but it is always a good couple of days meeting people
05:05 - After Harrogate: life back to normal in the workshop with teaching and general jobs
05:15 - Mention of bits and pieces sorted out in the workshop that will appear in the next episode
05:24 - Admitting he is very behind with Turner’s Journey recording
05:28 - Not entirely sure what date this video will go out - likely 26th or 27th of December
05:38 - Realisation that he has effectively lost about three weeks of filming time
05:48 - 07:12 - Music and workshop visuals - turning, bits of process, and atmosphere clips
07:12 - Talking about needing new ideas for future episodes and mentioning he is teaching over the next three days
07:29 - Final thanks and goodbye
07:32 - 07:57 - Outro music
Episode 22 is a behind-the-scenes look at Harrogate from the other side of the stand. Instead of running a full trade setup, Martin travels light, tucks into a corner of Emma’s demo area, does a couple of fun demos, and spends more time actually experiencing the show and meeting people.
Back home, it is straight into teaching and catching up, with the realisation that several weeks of filming somehow slipped away. It is honest, low key, and a real slice of the working life behind Turner’s Journey.
**** Buy the Woodturning Form and Formula Book ****
Signed Copies: msabansmith.com
Your Local Amazon Store:
Softback: Search for ASIN 1068358106
Hardback: Search for ASIN 1068358114
📍 Workshop Location: Four Marks, Hampshire (next to South Downs National Park)
🔔 Subscribe for weekly woodturning content
👍 Like if this helped your turning journey
My Website and Mailing List: msabansmith.com
My Social Links:
Facebook:
📍Me: facebook.com/msabansmith
📍Woodturning School: facebook.com/thewoodturningschool
📍Club: facebook.com/woodturning360
Instagram:
📍Me: instagram.com/msabansmith
📍School: instagram.com/thewoodturningschool
#Woodturning #WoodLathe #Woodworker #Hampshire #ProfessionalTurner
The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Woodturning Online Ltd 2015-2025. All rights reserved.
