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Finally!

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Tom Speirs

I managed to do a small bit of turning today. This pen is from a malt whisky barrel stave, from Cambus whisky bond. Not sure what the whisky was, but the smell was amazing while I was turning it. It … Continue reading →

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I Present the iFock

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Tom Speirs

We have a thing in the family where off-brand items are given the name of the brand item, but with an ‘F’ in front for fake. So you have Forn Flakes, Faked Beans, Fairy Milk, and so on. This is … Continue reading →

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Better Than a Wooden Pringles Tube

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Tom Speirs

There is a current trend within the Woodchuckers Facebook group for turning passive speakers for smartphones. I made my attempt yesterday. This is my version. Timber is ash for the horn, beech for the base, and oak for the phone … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Business

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Tom Speirs

In this month’s Woodturning magazine, Andy Coates made an ear-ring stand with a hidden box in the base. I started out making one, but didn’t get it finished. This is an example of dangerous practice incidentally, even though I’m only … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Tom Speirs

I’m a day or three late, but the hectic life of a family man over the festive season leaves little time for self promotion, self reflection or self anything very much. I hope you all had a very happy Christmas … Continue reading →

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Out and about

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Tom Speirs

I actually got some turning done this weekend. I’m slowly getting back to normal, nearly one year on since my original injury. If someone had told me how long this would take to heal, I would probably not have believed … Continue reading →

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A Summer(?) Break

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Tom Speirs

Just what the doctor ordered, a 2 week break from work. Strangely, for this time of year I expected better weather. As things stand, I have a nasty head cold. I went to a classic car show a week ago, … Continue reading →

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Some output from the weekend

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Tom Speirs

I actually got out to play for a few hours on Saturday. Last weekend was a washout, with torrential rain and 50mph winds. I spent much of the time this week building a lathe steady, for supporting longer spindles to … Continue reading →

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Work Tomorrow, Yippee!

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Tom Speirs

My doctor has finally agreed to allow me back to work, for light duties only, but back to work none the less. It has been a long time coming. My shoulder is getting stronger every day. I can now manage … Continue reading →

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Easing myself back in gently

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Tom Speirs

Good news faithful reader! I have been able to get back in the shed and do a small amount of turning. Nothing spectacularly large of course, but enough to put the damaged muscles to the test. One day in the … Continue reading →

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