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
Diary of a Professional Woodturner - Part 11
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Easy Chuck
Test
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
Test
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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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...
Highland Gathering
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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...
Highland Gathering
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...
