Monthly Archives: September 2016

A Cracking Piece

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Tom Speirs

Literally. I visited a tree surgeon in July and came home with several pieces of timber. One piece was a crotch from a hawthorn. As soon as I saw it I knew what it wanted to be. I rough turned … Continue reading →

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Buzz Off!

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Tom Speirs

I hate wasps, and I know I’m not alone.They are attracted to the wood at this time of year, because they use it to build their nests. I’ve been inundated with the little blighters though. So much so I had … Continue reading →

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It’s a kind of magic

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Tom Speirs

I finally managed back out to the shed after around a 3 week absence, due to my guts and other commitments. It’s very off-putting trying to turn when you can’t bend over without stomach acid rushing into your mouth and … Continue reading →

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