17 June 2021, Woodturning in practice
This is the largest piece of yew I have turned for some time, measuring well over two feet across. Just moving it around the yard was difficult and mounting it on the lathe was a pain!
Continue reading...13 January 2021, Woodturning in practice
This winter's rough turning is well underway and I've loads of beautiful wood to work with!
Continue reading...10 November 2020, Woodturning in practice
First of all, I must apologise for the lack of updates on my blog recently - although I've been quite busy over the past few months, I never seem to have a camera close at hand!
Continue reading...25 June 2020, Woodturning in practice
I've just purchased this enormous yew tree butt, which had recently been felled by a tree surgeon.
Continue reading...28 January 2020, Woodturning in practice
I've just prepared and roughed out this giant cherry bowl, ready for the drying process ahead. This piece has been commissioned by a customer, since the tree sadly had to be felled.
Continue reading...30 August 2019, Woodturning in practice
Here I have an assortment of blanks, all destined to become salt and pepper mills - I thought I'd post some images of these being made, as there are so many processes involved!
Continue reading...19 January 2019, Woodturning in practice
Here's some photo's of my latest trip to the sawmill - what better way to start the New Year, than with a nice pile of wood to process!
Continue reading...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...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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