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This is a Yarn Bowl I turned from a fallen Alder downed in Storm Darrigh. It is the 'Sister' bowl of the bowl I recently posted around...

A WIP of something SWMBO asked me to make for one of the families she works for, one of the daughters likes to harass the cat so I've...

4 speeds! Bleeding luxury that is. I started with a 3 speed Record. Still did the job and I basically learned turning on it. I did trade...

£300 can get you quite a lot if you buy 2nd hand and are patient, it can be an expensive hobby, like others have said, don't forget to...

Well i finally got the new handle which was a little larger that reqd but the head was slightly wider in the mid section so it took a...

A storage box for my van. I have a few bits and pieces like ratchet straps and roof rack clamps etc that live under the passenger seats...

I just use hex head roofing screws. They have a huge amount of grip as they are designed to hold down a roof in a gale of wind. Self...

When I start to cut logs I will have a tuff saw blade 3 to a inch

It has been an excuse to try out my new(ish) bowl gouge. First new one since I was a teenager. I do most of my green turning with my...

Time for the next in the series. 62 x 13. At this rate, 2 more and I will manage to reach the full capacity!

I'm with the Inspector/Pete. Long lengths and multiple boards - then certainly biscuits can certainly help with alignment. Shorter...

I understand the risk with power cables, usually wound on a drum for an extension lead, is that the cable could heat in a way similar to...

Due to where I live I have turned a lot of Eucalyptus and while most are very hard and can split when drying a lot of then make great...

Finally got round to turning the first of a couple of lovely big chunks of eucalyptus. I don't know why it has such a bad reputation...

A bit of an experiment this , my first B flat whistle made of African Blackwood and Nickel Silver. Back to the drawing board with this...