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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Too much excitement for one weekend
I decided to do some spring cleaning in the shed this weekend. The place was a real mess, and needed a good tidying. I managed to get rid of 4 massive bags of shavings, off cuts, beer cans, packaging, old … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, cherry, Idiot Inside, Pen, spalted beech, Turned Pen, Turning, Wood Pen, Woodturning
Tagged beech, Champagne Flute, cherry, chuck, goblet, Pen Blank, Spalted Beech, Turned Pen, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning
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Adapt, improvise, improve
I made a grinding jig for my turning tools soon after getting started. My grinder is a toy one really, with rubbish wheels, but it will do me for the time being. My original jig was wooden, made from pine, … Continue reading
Posted in grinder, Sharpening jig, Woodturning
Tagged grinder, Lathe, sharpening jig, Turning, Turning Tools, Woodturning
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Eggsactly what I was after
I mentioned previously I have been working on a special gift for a very good friend. I have had a few mishaps along the way, with many attempts simply breaking up. This has either been down to splits in the … Continue reading
Posted in cherry, Chuck, Idiot Inside, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged cherry, chuck, Lathe, turned box, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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Hello, good morning, and welcome!
I’ve noticed a sudden spike in visitor activity to my humble ramblings recently. I believe this is mainly due to the kind soul who mentioned it on The Woodturning Resource forum. I generally keep away from internet forums these days … Continue reading
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A distinct lack of Easter eggs
Although egg shaped things are on my to-do list, I decided it would be too obvious turning eggs at Easter. The ickle lidded pot I turned over the weekend changed shape due to a design opportunity. (aka mistake) The shape … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Chuck, friction polish, Idiot Inside, moonshine, mystery timber, oak, tea-light, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, bowl, chuck, Lathe, Mystery Timber, oak, Sycamore, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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Happy Easter
Easter Monday meets April Fools day. Don’t worry though, I wont be running any pranks. I’ve had a very quiet weekend, spending time with the family, but did venture out to the shed for a short time yesterday. Now we … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Chuck, friction polish, Idiot Inside, Mahogany, moonshine, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, chuck, Lathe, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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