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...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.
Continue reading...30 November 2017, Woodturning in practice
This is my first experience of wood turning tuition and something, which we both thoroughly enjoyed. Magnus has just spent two days in my workshop making a variety of designs.
Continue reading...30 September 2017, Woodturning in practice
I've been planning to build my own drying kiln for quite some time, so I can process smaller batches of wood. With so many ideas and theories available, I eventually chose a kit.
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