20 September 2018, Woodturning in practice
I've just cut up this large ash tree, which has been lying in a local field since the summer. Although the base is rotten, there's some beautiful wood further up the trunk.
Continue reading...27 July 2018, New work
This is one of the most difficult designs I've attempted so far and a truly remarkable piece. At nearly 23 inches across, it's certainly rather large!
Continue reading...29 June 2018, New work
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Back in March, I rough turned a batch of tea light holder blanks and they're now dry enough to complete. With so many patterns on display, I can't wait to see them all in a line!
Continue reading...27 June 2018, New work
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I've just completed this amazing bowl, which has been sourced from local timber. Turned from an extra large blank, it measures over 21" across.
Continue reading...27 May 2018, New work
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Over the past two weeks, I have been working on a selection of my finest natural edge bowl blanks. Now dry enough to complete, they have transformed into some impressive designs.
Continue reading...29 April 2018, Woodturning in practice
I removed these beautiful burrs from an elm trunk a few months ago and have just managed to rough them out for drying - a job I've been looking forward to for quite some time!
Continue reading...24 January 2018, Woodturning in practice
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Your living room is one of the most important areas of your home, serving both as a place to welcome and entertain guests, as well as an active area where a lot of your home life is spent.
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