David Rodgers MSDC is a Wood Turner, who is passionate about working with wood using traditional tools and techniques, where design is a fundamental part of his working practice.  Based in Buckinghamshire (UK), he has been accepted to full membership of the Society of Designer Craftsmen, and Buckinghamshire Craft Guild.

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He works slowly, using his hands, making a limited quantity of items, from either one off pieces of wood, or shorter runs from a specific piece of timber, where form and function go together.  He is not a factory producing a fixed range of items.

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Having worked with wood for over 14 years, he is still passionate about it. He loves the varying texture and characteristics of each piece of timber, particularly on some English Hardwoods which he's sourced locally from places such as the Ashridge Estate (National Trust).  He, quite literally, turns these into beautiful and functional items.

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His items are made on a wood turning lathe - machine that spins wood around, he uses cutting tools (gouges, skews etc.) held in his hands to shape the wood - no computer controlled machines / CNC - just skill learned through years of working with wood.

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He doesn't regard his diagnosis of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS - autonomic condition) & related conditions as a draw back - he may have to work seated, and make a smaller quantity of items, but it does give him a chance to think about each item he makes more carefully.  Disability doesn't necessarily mean inability, even if the disability is invisible.