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Category Archives: Beech
Almost tidy
I’m not ready to photograph the shed yet, I still have to tidy the place up and put some timber away. I definitely have more work space though even before stuff is finally put away. I was starting to take … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Chuck, friction polish, Paste Wax, spalted beech, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, Lathe, paste wax, Seasoned Timber, Skew, Skew Chisel, Spalted Beech, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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Pen Day Saturday
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. And the bank balance is getting thin. One of my most popular products is pens. I have a good stock of interesting timbers, so should be able to make some very attractive … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Pen, spalted beech, Turned Pen, Turning, Wood Pen, Woodturning
Tagged beech, Lathe, Pen Blank, Skew, Spalted Beech, Turned Pen, Wood Pen
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The Secret is Out
Well after around 70 hours of work, taking into account damages & mistakes – then completely changing the materials used – my top secret project is complete. Ladies & gentlemen, I give you the hourglass project. The glass was hand … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Burr Elm, Hourglass, Idiot Inside, Secret Project, spalted beech, Turning, Woodturning
Tagged beech, Burr Elm, Hourglass, Lathe, Seasoned Timber, Spalted Beech, thistle, Thistle Knobs, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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Time for tea
This will be my next competition entry. It is a cup & saucer in beech. I particularly like the saucer, and the inclusions. The handle is from the same tree, but has some interesting spalting. I would have liked the … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Bowl, Box, Chuck, Paste Wax, Turning, Woodturning, yew
Tagged beech, bowl, chuck, Lathe, paste wax, pet ashes, pet ashes urn, pet urn, Seasoned Timber, Skew, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood Lathe, Wooden cup and saucer, wooden teacup, Woodturning, yew
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A busy weekend
I had quite a lot to do this weekend, but still managed to fit some turning in as well as cutting the grass and sharpening the chainsaw. A friend has a static caravan which had some worn out seating. This … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, cherry, Chuck, Idiot Inside, Rough Turn, Silver Birch, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, cherry, chuck, Lathe, Seasoned Timber, silver birch, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, wooden bowl, Woodturning
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Expect the unexpected
Well yesterday was a bit of a strange one. Got up, showered, dressed and out the door to work. When I arrived, everyone in the office asked, “what are you doing here?” It seems I booked 3 days off rather … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Chuck, eccentric turning, Idiot Inside, oak, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning, yew
Tagged beech, chuck, eccentric turning, goblet, Lathe, oak, Sycamore, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, wooden bowl, Woodturning, yew
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The Weekend So Far
Here I am in the middle of a long weekend, celebrating the May-day holiday. I was asked to make a gift for a 50th birthday gift. The recipient is an avid rugby fan, and is difficult to buy for. The … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, friction polish, Mahogany, moonshine, Pen, spalted beech, Turned Pen, Wood Pen, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, chuck, Lathe, turned box, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning
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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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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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