Israel Martin

Israel Martin renovated an 18th-century stone house in the Cantabria region of northern Spain for his all-hand-tool workshop. He built all the workbenches and cabinets, too. With inspiration from Garrett Hack, he’s established himself as one of the very few Spanish furniture makers who works strictly with hand tools. He builds furniture and teaches hand-tool woodworking in Corvera de Toranzo, Spain.

Shop Design: My workshop in northern Spain

November 8, 2019

Israel Martin renovated an 18th-century stone house in the Cantabria region of northern Spain for his all-hand-tool workshop.
Deeper into Israel Martin’s shop

November 5, 2019

Israel Martin's cover story in this year's Tools & Shops issue provides an intriguing view into his hand-tool-only shop. Here are some of the wonderful details, texture, and quirks you didn't see in the article.

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