oh god.... definitely not 'pulling a flanker' as you put it.
'her indoors' is the biggest critique (she gets it from her dad.... why praise when you can criticise just as easily?).
One of my first attempts at turning was a small 'bud' vase, as per the Sorby DVD. "what did you make that for,
i dont like it, it has no use whatsoever..."
(that's me crying by the way....)
Thanks for the support, i said. Do i ever comment on the amount of time you spend up at your allotment, and the scraggy things you call carrots you come home with and make me eat..? No.....
Must admit since then she's been a bit more receptive(?) to the items i bring indoors. But she does admit that the box's i make she DOES like.
I spent nearly 30 years working with fibreglass, most of it doing tool work i.e. patterns & moulds. And anyone who knows will know that the surface finish on the 'tool'
will be reflected in the finished item. So i spent many a happy :shock: hour rubbing down, sanding, compounding polishing, waxing...... so when it comes to the finishing part of the item (bowl, box, vase.....) i feel quite relaxed and know it cant be rushed. But i am still experimenting with different finishes and materials.
'Flanker' no..... beginner with an eye for detail more like.
Nick
anyone live local to me..? i'd love to come along and gets a few hints and tips....
