A blog about woodturning

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Keeping those tools sharp

This is something easily overlooked, but an essential part of the turning process. Very dry timber can blunt a gouge in seconds, so understanding the grinding wheel is quite important.

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A photograph is all in the lighting

I really hope those visiting my gallery find the images both attractive and useful. Being able to capture the character, or beauty of something is difficult – whatever you are wishing to photograph. I’m going to be featuring some of the different aspects of photography over the next few blog posts – this one is going to be about lighting.

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Tips on sanding a bowl

In order to get a really smooth finish on wood, there are a few processes I follow in order to get the best result. My more intricate, natural edge bowls are harder to sand, so a lot of patients is essential!

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