Meet The Maker
I’m Shane Skelton. I am a saw maker hailing from Scarborough, North Yorkshire. At secondary school whilst most boys were doing a paper round, I was working part-time at the neighbouring village Blacksmiths where one of my commissions was to singlehandedly forge some wrought iron gates for the local church. These are still in situ today. My skills and abilities soon became noticeable to others and at the age of just twelve, I was given a side by side English shotgun to restock and again by the age of 16, I had successfully restocked a Purdey, one of the finest English shotguns available. Unsurprisingly my growing passion for working with both wood and metal then led me into a career in gunsmithing. Had the gun shop not closed down then I would probably have continued down this path. However, change has been good and since then I have had both an interesting and varied career. I was very privileged for example to have worked in a small team on the building of the prototype for the two-seater ‘Liberty’ Aircraft which eventually went into production in America. Furthermore, I have worked as a furniture maker and bespoke restorer for a prestigious antique company. Here I was swiftly promoted to specialising in the restoration of 18th century furniture and found great self-satisfaction and pride in returning pieces to their former glory.
Many of my years however, have been spent on inventing, developing and creating new materials and products for the oil and gas industry. Whilst I have had a stimulating career so far, I still maintain that my true passion is for working creatively with fine woods and metals. I have a great respect for both fine furniture makers and toolmakers including the likes of ‘Robert (Mouseman) Thompson’ and ‘Ashley Iles’, whose chisels I’ve used throughout my working life for both cabinetmaking and woodcarving. I suppose one could argue that inventing and making is in the blood as my great grandfather on my mother’s side so too was a blacksmith and eventually invented one of the first modern bicycles. I probably could’ve had a go at making most tools, but I have always liked saws. There’s just something about the look and the feel of a good saw and how it cuts into the hardest of woods with ease that both intrigues and excites me.
At Skelton Saws, we are passionate about delivering high-quality saws that exceed your expectations. I work tirelessly to create tools that are both durable and precise, allowing you to showcase your expertise and achieve exceptional results.
With a rich history, I have earned a reputation for excellence in the industry. My commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction drives me to continually improve and evolve the products.
Whether you need a saw for professional use or personal projects, Skelton Saws has you covered. Trust in my expertise and let the Skelton tools become an extension of your skill and creativity.