The Woodcutter

Recycled Metal Woodcutter Sculpture

Handcrafted from reclaimed and recycled metal — giving new life to industrial materials, meaning no two are ever the same.

There's something timeless about the crack of an axe on wood.

The Woodcutter is a handcrafted metal sculpture made from reclaimed industrial components — steel wire, nuts and bolts — welded by hand and mounted on a sturdy display base. The figure leans into the swing, axe raised, a real timber log at its feet. It's a piece that celebrates graft, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world — and the yellow axe handle gives it just the right flash of character.

It's the kind of piece that earns its place on a shelf, a desk or a windowsill — and starts conversations every time.

Work with your hands, heal your mind.

Better together

Love this piece? We have two available. Buy both and get them for just £72 — simply add both to your basket and the discount is applied automatically at checkout.

About this piece

The Woodcutter is a genuine one-off. Once it's gone, it's gone. Made by the team at Turning Corners from reclaimed metal and sustainably sourced natural timber, every purchase directly supports our charitable work across Hull and East Yorkshire — helping people rebuild confidence, skills and independence.

Features

• Hand welded from recycled and reclaimed steel
• Incorporates a real natural timber log
• One-of-a-kind — no two pieces are exactly alike
• Mounted on a sturdy display base plate
• Supports charitable and community-focused work
• A perfect gift for woodland enthusiasts, gardeners, or lovers of sustainable handmade art

Dimensions

• 100mm x 140mm x 100mm (W x D x H) / 3.9" x 5.5" x 3.9"