Tag Archives: Turning

Finally! Some Lathe Action

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Tom Speirs

After four weeks of not getting out to play, I managed some turning yesterday. I had to take some time out to help a young couple sort out the electrics in their first home. I have no idea how the … Continue reading →

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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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Health Matters

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Tom Speirs

Yes indeed it does. For those who know me, y’all know I’ve got dodgy guts. I’ve not been out and about as much in the shed, because I’ve not been eating, and don’t feel too steady on my feet. I … 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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Organisation

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Tom Speirs

Since moving to the new cabin, I have been working in a bit of a guddle. The storage has been disorganised, and much of the work space has been cluttered. I started tidying up at the lathe and worked anti-clockwise. … Continue reading →

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Started on the pile

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Tom Speirs

I made a start converting some of what I gathered from the tree surgeon into turnable blanks. My poor wee band saw was screaming, right at the limit of what it can cut. It managed however, and I was able … Continue reading →

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Change of plan Sunday

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Tom Speirs

Normally on a Sunday, we do the weekly food shop. People always say we should shop online and have it delivered. I’m a little anal about my fresh fruit & veg though, and have to select and inspect every piece … Continue reading →

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Watch the Birdy!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Tom Speirs

Saturday was a tidy the shed day, and prep a blank for something special. I need to have a really good clear-up and re-arrange stuff so I can put everything away. I have so much sitting around on work surfaces, … 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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