The second series of Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker started on 21 September 2022 and aired for eight episodes concluding on 9 November 2022. The series was hosted by Mel Giedroyc and there were two new judges, Tom Dyckhoff and Sophie Sellu. Filming took place at the Glanusk Estate in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Woodworkers Woodworker Age Occupation Hometown Amina 39 Academic developer Greater Manchester Ashley 31 Payroll assistant Lancashire Calum 31 3D designer Glasgow Chloe 21 Student Brighton Dafydd 47 Civil servant Bridgend Jacob 22 Caretaker Norfolk Lauren 35 Landscape architect technician Kent Russell 36 Kitchen Fitter North London Sarah 45 Consultant Kent Tanya 46 Teacher London Tony 51 Graphic designer Liverpool
Results and eliminations
Elimination chart Woodworker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LaurenWINNERIMMUNITYWINNERWINNERWINNERWINNERChloeIMMUNITYRUNNER-UPJacobWINNERIMMUNITYWINNERIMMUNITYRUNNER-UPAshleyIMMUNITYOUTRussellWINNEROUTTanyaOUTDafyddOUTSarahOUTTonyIMMUNITYOUTCalumAminaOUT
Colour key:
Woodworker got through to the next round. Woodworker was eliminated. Woodworker did not participate. Woodworker won immunity from elimination. Woodworker of the week. Woodworker won both immunity from elimination and woodworker of the week. Woodworker was a series runner-up. Woodworker was the series winner.
Episodes
Woodworker eliminated Woodworker of the week Woodworker won immunity Winner
Episode 1
The Big Build was to make a six place dining table, inspired by a country. The Bespoke Brief was to do cut a design into a veneer, which was then fitted to a lightbox.
WoodworkerBig Build(Dining Table)Skills Test(Veneer Cutting)AminaEgyptian Themed TableCalumBasque Cheesecake TableChloeItalian Arches TableDafyddWelsh Daffodil TableJacobSwedish Style TableLaurenPyramid Themed TableRussellViking TableSarahLa Boca TableTanyaGiant's Causeway TableTonyPunjabi Lattice Low TableIMMUNITY
Episode 2
The woodworkers were asked to make a wooden decorative clock, inspired by a time in their life. From this episode, woodworker Calum did not continue in the series, with his place being taken by Ashley.
WoodworkerBig Build(Decorative Clock)Skills Test(Wooden Roses)AshleyBee Themed ClockChloeNature Inspired ClockDafyddBSL ClockJacobGame Themed ClockIMMUNITYLaurenIVF Inspired ClockRussellEngine ClockSarahSkiing ClockTanyaBango ClockTonyRobot Clock
Episode 3
The woodworkers were asked to make a wooden decorative clock, inspired by a time in their life.
WoodworkerBig Build(Decorative Clock)Skills Test(Welsh Lovespoon)AshleyPush-along Ice Cream Toy CartChloeRocking SeahorseIMMUNITYDafyddModel BiplaneJacobChild's WorkbenchLaurenItalian-styled MopedRussellFerris Wheel ToySarahWoodland Potion KitchenTanyaTime Machine
Episode 4
Seven remaining woodworkers must create a bespoke day bed inspired by an art or design movement, and master the decorative art of pyrography by scorching a portrait of Mel Giedroyc onto wood.
WoodworkerBig Build(Daybed)Skills Test(Pyrography)AshleyArts & Crafts DaybedChloeArt Nouveau DaybedDafyddArt Deco DaybedJacobMid-Century DaybedLaurenIbiza DaybedIMMUNITYRussellOpArt DaybedTanyaFlatpack Daybed
Episode 5
The remaining six woodworkers face their biggest build yet as they create a sea-inspired sculpture from a fallen tree trunk.
WoodworkerBig Build(Daybed)Skills Test(Pole Lathe-turned Tops)AshleyAmmonite Fossil on a RockIMMUNITYChloeSealife ColumnJacobOyster ShellLaurenEmperor PenguinRussellCourting SeahorsesTanyaSea Throne
Episode 6
For the week's Big Build challenge, the five remaining woodworkers must create a stylish rocking chair with a modern twist. Everyone's keen to secure immunity by building the best bird box.
WoodworkerBig Build(Rocking Chair)Skills Test(Bird Box)AshleyTub-style Rocking ChairChloeSwan-inspired Rocking ChairJacobMid-Century Rocking ChairLaurenHoop Rocking ChairIMMUNITYRussellSideway Rocking Chair
Episode 7: Semi-Final
Mel Giedroyc tasks the four remaining woodworkers to carve a bespoke desk and wooden vase for a place in the final. But who will have a good day at the office and who will be told to work from home?
WoodworkerBig Build(Bespoke Desk)Skills Test(Wooden Vase)AshleyMinimalist DeskChloeOrganic Shaped DeskJacobFrench Style DeskIMMUNITYLaurenBirch Ply Desk
Episode 8: Final
The three remaining woodworkers must create a home bar. It has to be dramatic, sophisticated and at least one-metre tall. Then they must design & carve out a sympathetic bar sign.
WoodworkerBig Build(Home Bar)Skills Test(Bespoke Bar Sign)ChloeNature's NectarJacobRaise The BarLaurenNever Been Nailed
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