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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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Organisation and a Half

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Tom Speirs

I’ve been working at trying to tidy my work spaces, which has not been easy. All of the cabinets are rammed with various bits & bobs, so getting stuff squared away has been difficult. The first back wall panorama didn’t … Continue reading →

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I Think That Was Summer

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Tom Speirs

I got out and enjoyed the sun over the weekend, visiting a classic car show. I should have worn a hat though, because my head is scarlet. I also got some turning done. I made a thing. I have no … Continue reading →

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Easter Weekend Busy-ness

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Tom Speirs

This weekend was another long weekend for me. I managed out to play 3 days on the bounce, which was nice. I attacked a slab of oak I bought from Scottish Wood, and turned a shallow dish. The dish is … Continue reading →

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Finally Finished

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Tom Speirs

It only took an extra week, but I finally got the ear-ring stand done. I’m not 100% sure about the shape, but I don’t remount pieces after a finish has been applied. After a series of disasters, I live with … 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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Revamp with a stamp

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Tom Speirs

I have tried signing my turnings, I really have. My old Mum used to say my handwriting was like “a hen with dirty feet walking across the table.” Yes, it is that bad. I was thinking of investing in a … Continue reading →

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Carving, fairies & floor sweepings

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Tom Speirs

I was asked to make something for a close family friend. A 4 leaf clover. I thought about a clover shaped box, but don’t have a band saw. Instead, I decided to turn a box, and carve the shape into … Continue reading →

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Got a new lathe

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Tom Speirs

New to me, at any rate. I have been planning an upgrade for quite some time. My old Myford ML8 is still a perfectly good machine, but very limited in the size of stock I am able to turn. My … Continue reading →

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