Beachcombing

[alexf]

I decided it was some time since I searched my favourite beach for turning material so loaded my chainsaw and set off (you would think by that it is miles away but it is only 10 minutes from my house). Here is what I found

The wood is surprisingly solid (no spongy bits) so I must get turning. I find that driftwood is normally quite stable and dries very quickly. There is also a lovely smell of the sea when turning.

 

[Jenx]

Thats excellent Alex ... Pete (Bodrighy) does similar, i believe.

I'm only a mile from Cruden Bay ... Must go over and have a look !
8) 8) 8) :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[John. B]

Lucky ol you,
I notice the ground beneath your table is wet,
It's not raining where you are. Is it ? :lol: :lol: :lol:

John. B

 

[alexf]

It's not raining where you are. Is it

I live in Greenock, it's always raining. Although I remember we have had a hosepipe ban about twice in my lifetime.

 

[Jenx]

I live in Greenock, .

or to give it its 'full' title ....

Greenock Morton Nil, Dundee United four.

:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[shedhead]

Alexf Thats how i get most of my wood, from the beach. As i do not have a chainsaw i have to take smaller branches. I have found some nice bits of wood washed up. I is also quite dry, think it is something to do with the salt water. I live 5 miles away from Turnberry where the Open Golf is to be held this year. This part of the beach will be a no go area come July

 

[cornucopia]

excellent find- it must be very satisfying to work with wood found on a beach.

 

[wizer]

Nick find


Coincidently my Dad's house fronts the Thames and said today that he'd been walking oalong the pathway the other day and that there was so much wood washed up that'd be perfik for turning. Yet another reason to get a chainsaw