Secret santa 2024 photos

[Stigmorgan]

As usual guys this thread is for photos only, feel free to post the pics on the other thread also if you want to discuss them, this thread will be so future participants can see what was exchanged and hopefully entice them to join in.

 

[HamsterJam]

Looks like I’m first up…

Thank-you very much Secret Santa. A very useful and beautifully made marking gauge.

 

[BCS1980UK]

Santa gave me this gorgeous “Roubo style pencil gauge made from English pear, American cherry + flamed sycamore (wedge)” and a box of pencils.





I am afraid my pictures don’t do it justice. I am very pleased and it will be so useful! Thank you Santa.

 

[kinverkid]

We're both absolutely blown away with our clock. It is stunning. Thank you Secret Santa.

 

[Jamesc]

Absolutely blown away by the generosity of my Secret Santa. A goregeus box to keep my pencils in (how did you know I am sure your elves have been spying). A lovely marking gauage, workshop pencil and notebook. And on top of that a very thoughtfull turning blank for my wife (who also sends her thanks). I will also be trying the Goibada later when the family have gone.

 

[Hypnotic Chimera]

Thank you Secret Santa - I'm very grateful for a gift that will see a lot of use in my new hobby

 

[SVB]

Totally blown away by my gift - huge amount of work and lovely message as well following last year’s event. Thank you so very much. (Assuming the articulated hook at the top / rear is a nod to the Victorian grand tour cabinet for fruit for the birds?).

Simon.

 

[Fitzroy]

Thank you secret Santa for my awesome screwdriver, card, and chocolates. The screwdriver is from Leadwood and has a lovely feel and weight in the hand. Mrs Fitzroy has eyes on it for our house screwdriver as it is infinitely prettier than the horrid plastic handled one, whilst I agree on the looks I disagree regards where it should reside. The Fitzroy boys snaffled a chocolate each before I could defend them, but I got the caramel so was happy. Merry Christmas to all and especially my UKW 2024 secret Santa.

Fitz

 

[Morag Jones]

Wonderful selection of turning timbers - soooo looking forward to playing. Thank you Santa! X

 

[Stigmorgan]

Some amazing gifts already.
A big thank you to my not-so-secret santa, a beautifully hand carved spoon, his and hers hand etched glasses and his and hers pens, SWMBO loves them and sends her thanks

 

[Lefley]

Totally blown away by my gift - huge amount of work and lovely message as well following last year’s event. Thank you so very much. (Assuming the articulated hook at the top / rear is a nod to the Victorian grand tour cabinet for fruit for the birds?).

Simon.

Wow! Well worth the wait from last year! Absolutely amazing

 

[Escudo]

Hello Forum Friends,

Here is a picture of my gift from Santa.

A substantial mortice chisel by W Marples & Sons, Sheffield, with a well honed blade. A handmade mallet and lovely jar of MEDUS Lithuanian forest honey. Yum Yum.

Thank you Santa for my lovely gifts, much appreciated.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone and a special thanks to Stig for organising this fun and enjoyable annual event.

Cheers,

Tony.

 

[Escudo]

Wow! Well worth the wait from last year! Absolutely amazing

That is a bit special. Well done Santa, exquisite workmanship.

Tony.

 

[danst96]

Totally blown away by my gift - huge amount of work and lovely message as well following last year’s event. Thank you so very much. (Assuming the articulated hook at the top / rear is a nod to the Victorian grand tour cabinet for fruit for the birds?).

Simon.

This is incredible

 

[BentonTool]

I do not know where to start... Santa brought me a wonderful and eclectic collection of gifts that will be forever treasured! He was so amazing this year!

The photographs below do not do justice to the incredible craftsmanship and artistry of the maker (sadly, unsigned!). It is difficult to capture in pictures the subtleties of the colors and the life-like quality of the carving... the fish literally appears to swim and the waves to move about. Also the superb execution of the construction cannot be overstated... the loving care and attention to detail... right down to the wrapping and careful packaging... the lovely card... thank you so much, Santa!

I will admit that, at my age, I no longer believed in you, but I was so wrong! I am now convinced that you are real! Who else would have known that I was down to my last pipe cleaner?

 

[scooby]

wow..all fantastic! Great workmanship and generosity in every single one. You all should be very proud.

 

[scooby]

Totally blown away by my gift - huge amount of work and lovely message as well following last year’s event. Thank you so very much. (Assuming the articulated hook at the top / rear is a nod to the Victorian grand tour cabinet for fruit for the birds?).

Simon.

After being pretty vocal about how much I loved the one from the 2021 SS...I'm obviously super impressed with that.

 

[Stigmorgan]

Guys can we keep discussions to the other thread please before this one gets overloaded and photos are hard to find.

 

[scooby]

sorry stig

 

[thetyreman]

really blown away with these cam clamps! the attention to detail and quality is outstanding, there are two sizes, made from scottish elm, mild steel, brass pins and green leather.

I was genuinely going to make some soon so that's a massive bonus, also included was a single malt whiskey, very generous.

I will definitely use the clamps for guitar making and other clamping duties, so very grateful and I just want to say happy christmas everyone and thankyou so much secret santa...