Damson Tree via Bucks Art Weeks - Part 1
I recently acquired a Damson Tree through connections within Bucks Art Weeks, and am cutting the wood up and starting to dry it.
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Mar 213 min
Proportion Matters
Proportion is an important part of my working practice, using Classical Root Proportions & 1/3s and 1/5s.
Feb 292 min
Splitting Timber for Wood Turning
I first started splitting timber in about 2011 - it's a process that fascinates me - although not one I do that often (see end of...
Feb 281 min
February is usually a hard month
February is always a hard month. It's the month that brings bugs to our family, and usually for me, a lot of time off. Happened last...
Feb 82 min
Wood Turning Sanding Disc Storage - Version 1
Within Wood Turning, when I've finished shaping an item using my gouges etc., whilst the surface will be pretty good, it generally needs...
Feb 71 min
Welcome to my new site!
Over the past 14 years I've had various sites that have showcased my work - this was important particularly when I was involved with...
Jan 161 min
Preset Divider Measurements for Wood Turning
Within Wood Turning, there are various different ways to securely hold the wood on the lathe, so it can rotate. This often involves the...
Jan 123 min
Handsaws, Chain Saw Maintenance & Use
The timber I use for my wood turning generally comes in 2 forms: large planks (say 2m long) or locally felled trees that I've split into...
Jan 102 min
Wood Turning Glue Chucks
I describe how I use wood turning glue chucks, and why.
Dec 19, 20233 min
Sharpening Wheel Gauges
When I'm using my wood turning tools (gouges, scrapers, skews etc.) on my wood turning lathe to shape the wood, the tools need to be...
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