2016- The Year to reduce the woodpile.

[CHJ]

OK bits of Oak located and spun up to complete a couple of boxes/lidded pots.

Oak & a bit of Walnut 100mm dia.

Not so sure the wood block lid looks right, will have to see if it finds a home.
Oak 95mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

Simply Cherry 155mm dia.

And an oddment of Yew 120mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

A little bit of Cherry, been in store since 2006 (long standing members will probably remember the Aylesbury Cherry haul) lots more to surface yet if I can only get rid of some of the boxes of off-cuts that keep breading.

Cherry 100mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

The Village hall bash for local crafters to get some pocket money back and RNLI supporters to raise a few funds.
Basic premise is for the hall to boost the coffers with table fees, lunch & afternoon tea sales and generally bring a bit of Xmas spirit into the local community.

Apologies for the out of focus shots, mobile 'phones and I are a mis-match, had to grab these in between chores as the tables were being set up.
Could have sold the Dalboy inspired bird boxes 10 times over, lesson learnt!
Not come home super wealthy on the pocket money front, but at least there was somewhat less to load in the car for the return home.
Definitely need to find something different for next year if we partake, local homes and their family acquaintances are reaching saturation point, although one item is off to new Zealand and a couple are traveling to Australia.

A few shots of some of the other support.

 

[Dalboy]

You may not have come home rich but it sounded like a good day and still worth it. A great looking table. The bird boxes are one of my favourite sellers, I still need to make some more as I am out of stock.

 

[CHJ]

Sometimes it's the silly little commissions that get you the most hugs.

All started with:-
"can you make me a little pull for my Kitchen Blind"
'What Colour is it'
" pale with Oak leaves on it"

OK will see what I can do.

 

[CHJ]

The curse of Dalboy strikes again, wonder how long before the local area reaches saturation point. :roll:
At least these and their mates in the shed awaiting topping out are for collection.

 

[Dalboy]

If they sell then that is good also uses all those little offcuts that otherwise would end up in the bin.

The curse of Dalboy strikes again

:twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[CHJ]

Well that's those out of the way, now what do I do with the off-cuts from the log the tops came out of?

 

[Dalboy]

Well that's those out of the way, now what do I do with the off-cuts from the log the tops came out of?

How about some hanging candles and bells. OK I'll get me coat Chas

 

[CHJ]

Thanks very muchly :roll:

2016 was supposed to significantly reduce the wood pile, seems to have failed somewhat, now looks like the trend forming for 2017 is going to make even less of a dent.

Between some folks good ideas that pop up on a living room screen and a Wood Turning Mag dropping on the mat recently with exotic looking dangly things on the front cover for all to see, a fellow is apt to get the feeling that he's not in charge of things.

 

[CHJ]

Sweet Chestnut 115mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

Just had to spend some time in the shed to play with the new toy.
First lump of wood out of the bin was the mate of the last one.

Sweet Chestnut 115mm dia.

 

[Dalboy]

Some more nice pieces, at first I thought ash but the elm. Go on tell me I am wrong on both counts.

You certainly getting more time in the shed than I what with the bad back and now a stinker of a cold that makes me feel bad I don't want to operate machines.

 

[CHJ]

... at first I thought ash but the elm. Go on tell me I am wrong on both counts.....

Think the image titles might be a clue, think you need more whisky for that head cold Derek, or maybe you've already over indulged.

 

[CHJ]

A couple of experiments to work out how to reduce the weight.

Walnut & Ash.
80mm long.

65mm long.

 

[CHJ]

Relaxed morning spinning bits of wood to sort out easiest method of producing more festive ornaments and break for quick lunch with a view to possibly finishing some of the simpler trial pieces this afternoon.
When 'best laid plans and all that' this lot backs up to kitchen window.

" Are you sure you can only take 12 brace, it'll be a couple of days before the next lot !!"

 

[Dalboy]

Blimey that lot will keep you busy and out of the shed. So you are going to become a Pheasant plucker then Chas (I hope I got that right)

 

[CHJ]

Blimey that lot will keep you busy and out of the shed. So you are going to become a Pheasant plucker then Chas (I hope I got that right)

Fortunately someone else has some of them, nevertheless I have sneaking suspicion that it will be more than one session for this lot Derek.

Tried the "we haven't got enough room in the freezer" tack but was informed that we have plenty of access to neighbours 'borrow a freezer' scheme as they haven't killed any beasts recently.

One consolation, production control gave me permission to finish some of the bits started before lunch.

Walnut & Ash.

 

[Dalboy]

Nice looking ornaments I prefer the two outer ones at each end.

Not done any turning but have just finished a Chicken which I put in the scrollsaw section. Be glad when i can get and do some more turning