07. October 2015
Here's my latest turning, a Potpourri decorative bowl, with a pewter top. The outside shape starts off flat at the top with a slight O-G curve to a fairly large foot to which was added a decorative pattern, The top has a slight curve up towards the pewter top and the bowl itself is undercut to give it more space inside to put the potpourri. With the foot being so large I had plenty of space for the tenon to mount on the chuck while turning the inside of the piece. Click on see more to --- See...
02. October 2015
Just completed a two day wood turners course with Mick Hanbury. The course was held at Turners Retreat and was an excellent experience. Well worth any wood turner (beginner, intermediate or long time turner) taking the plunge. I learnt a lot and now just have to practice the techniques covered.