Our Story
Unsworth Resin & Grain is the long-awaited dream of founders Nick and Emma Unsworth—brought to life with inspiration from their daughter, Lucy.
With decades of hands-on experience between them, Nick and Emma have built everything from theatre sets and concert stages to outdoor decks and custom furniture—crafting with care across four continents before making Nova Scotia their home in 2018.
Their passion for woodworking is rooted in family. Both were deeply influenced by their grandfathers—Eddie and Norman—who shared a love of tools, creativity, and making things that last. That legacy now lives on in every piece they design and build.
At Unsworth Resin & Grain, craftsmanship goes hand in hand with care—for the materials, the clients, and the planet. Sustainability is woven into every step, from minimizing waste and repurposing every off-cut, to dreaming of a future workshop surrounded by trees they’ll plant themselves. Even the sawdust finds a purpose—with plans to donate it to local animal shelters.
Each project is a collaboration, built from your vision and shaped with our expertise. We're proud to put our name on every piece—and prouder still to build something that will last for generations.
Eddie Unsworth
May 4, 1920 – A Legacy of Ingenuity
Born in Wigan, Lancashire, Eddie Unsworth grew up in Glasgow with a passion for art and creativity. Life took a different path when the Second World War began, and Eddie joined the RAF, where he played a vital role keeping Lancaster, Stirling, and Wellington bombers airworthy.
After the war, he became an engineer at a tannery near Kennington, later moving to Combs in Suffolk. He had a lifelong love of engines—big and small—and spent his retirement happily in his workshop, building intricate projects, including a working miniature replica of a beam engine on his lathe.
Eddie’s ingenuity, precision, and deep respect for tools left a lasting impression on everyone around him.
Norman Kettle
August 10, 1921 – A Life of Purposeful Making
Born in Burslem, Staffordshire, Norman Kettle pursued a passion for science and trained as a chemist at Nottingham University before joining the Army Medical Corps in 1944 during the Second World War.
In 1971, he built his own home—complete with a personal workshop where he spent countless hours designing, fixing, and creating. His retirement was driven by purpose and compassion, dedicating his time to REMAP, a charity that builds custom aids for people with disabilities.
His skills were as diverse as they were precise—he once rebuilt a critical part to repair a friend’s light aircraft engine.
Norman’s creativity, generosity, and love of problem-solving continue to inspire the work we do.