Diary of a Professional Woodturner - Part 11

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Richard Findley undertakes a variety of work including a batch of spindles, an interesting multi-wood walking stick and he also encounters an administrative error that he luckily manages to overcome without it causing too many problems

Easy Chuck

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Walter Hall looks at the Easy Chuck, which although expensive, features a number of different functions which make it easy to use and very convenient

OptiGrinder 200mm Slow Speed Bench Grinder

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Anthony Bailey and Mark Baker gave the 200mm OptiGrinder and the latest fine-grade CBN grinding wheel a thorough workout

20 Minutes with Norman Ridenour

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Norman Ridenour lives in the Czech Republic and turns as well as teaches. We find out more about him

Betty Scarpino - Night Wind

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Betty Scarpino shares this textured, carved and bleached sculptural piece with us which was created for a commission

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Mark Baker

Trip to Provo

Wednesday 08 May 2013

I am busy trying to get everything done before travelling to Provo, USA next week. It is always fun to travel but as with everything, there is always a knock on. I will enjoy meeting up with people at the symposium and seeing what they have been making and catching up with stories, events, life and such like. I think this camaraderie and yearning for knowledge and a common goal to create is wonderful. There are some real characters that have me i...

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Highland Gathering

By D Gordon
Wednesday 22/05/2013 - 21:34

Hi John,             Glad that it was such a great (extended ) weekend, I was with you in spirit(s)...

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By Neil Lawton
Wednesday 22/05/2013 - 20:59

A few more! The cakes. No birthday party would be complete without cake. The birthday boy! (staring at the camera) I couldn't eat another thing! L...

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By John Hodgson
Wednesday 22/05/2013 - 20:43

PS.        It wasn't a case of 'Where have all the flowers gone' more like a case of ' where have all the shavings gone...

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By John Hodgson
Wednesday 22/05/2013 - 20:31

Thank goodness they are flakes of ash, thought I had a bad case of dandruff. Thanks to everybody for the birthday wishes and Neil, well done with the p...

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By Neil Lawton
Wednesday 22/05/2013 - 19:31

John, Stephen and Caroline (scissor hands!), tend to the (small) BBQ. John, me and Colin, having a pig fight! (the white flakes are ash, not snow). Th...

tea light & candle holder

By dmack
Wednesday 22/05/2013 - 19:18

I really like these. Well done ...

new lathe wanted

By Mike UK
Wednesday 22/05/2013 - 19:05

Hi due to illness I have a Record Variable speed lathe costing nearly £900 Its British made!!!Its only turned a few things and is in prime conditionI dont...

Highland Gathering

By Neil Lawton
Wednesday 22/05/2013 - 17:25

A couple of scenic shots. The start of the party. Walter, about to demonstrate his "pull the cloth from the table" trick. Will post more later. Rega...

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