The North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show – affectionately known as the 'Harrogate Show' – continues its legacy as one of the longest-established and best-attended retail woodworking events in the country.
Visitors will see many demonstrations in the ‘mini’ theatres, plus various hand tool, power tool, and furniture-making demonstrations on the Trade stands.
One of the many companies returning this year is, Hoffmann Machine Co Ltd. Hoffmann is renowned for its development of the Dovetail jointing system – a moulded four-dimensional key in a double dovetail shape, which is able to draw together two work-pieces in a stable and permanent joint.
The Hoffmann Key changed the business activities of Hoffmann forever. “The joining of work-pieces and components of all kinds, by our customers, has become a core part of the company. For this we offer a wide range of Hoffmann Keys and other related jointing systems with extensive processing techniques for both large and small-scale operations.To an expert, the advantages of this unique joining system are obvious. Uncomplicated, durable, time saving, efficient and economical," says Thomas Hoffmann, M.D.
The Hero Product would be the MU dovetail router. Now on the MU 3 version, Dovetail keyways are routed into all mating parts, and the frames are assembled by applying some glue and inserting Hoffmann Dovetail Keys. These Keys draw the parts together to form a tight, secure and permanent joint. No large clamping tables or bar clamps are required, and the frames can be finished immediately upon assembly. No waiting for glue to dry! All dovetail routing machines can process regular mitre joints and butt joints. This thoroughly revised machine has been reworked, updated and adapted to suit the current and future needs of the industry, with many new additional features. Ergonomic, user-friendly as well as up to date, the new MU-3 is available in four versions.
- MU-3 – Hoffmann's most popular version for the quick and precise routing of dovetail slots. Entry model at professional level.
- MU-3 D Digital version, with electronic two-axis display for the adjustable routing depth as well as the positioning of the centre fence for the routed slot location. It is ideal for high-precision work.
- MU-3 P Pneumatic version for series production and high throughput. Pneumatic workpiece clamping and controlled router feed. The MU-3 P is operated by foot-pedal control.
- MU-3 PD Pneumatic/ Digital version – the top machine with the highest operating comfort for a wide range of requirements. Functional features are similar to MU-3 P with a digital two-axis display for the adjustable routing depth as well as the positioning of the centre fence for the routed slot location.
The 'Harrogate Show' will take place from 14-15th November, with Hoffmann exhibiting various machines from the MU range on Stand 171.
Stand 171 The North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show
14th -15th November 2025
14th: 10:00am – 5:00pm
15th: 10:00am – 5:00pm
www.hoffmann-uk.com
