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A donation

Posted on 21. September 2015 by fuzzy

Three weeks ago I received an email from the contact page of my site, from a gentleman saying he had some yew in various (smallish) diameters and whether they’d be any good for me. So I replied quite enthusiastically, but … Continue reading →

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Bye bye, green goddess. Hello, white goddess!

Posted on 31. August 2015 by fuzzy

It’s done. I have finally ordered myself a proper wood lathe. It’s a Twister FU-200, from Simon Hope. The lathe itself is a German make, with a 16″ swing and 28″ between centres. And since I intend to go quite … Continue reading →

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OMG

Posted on 10. August 2015 by fuzzy

I came back last night from the 2015 AWGB seminar. Oh my god! Even after several drinks and hours, I was still mentally on total overdrive. And today I felt completely exhausted, mentally and physically. I’ll need a few days … Continue reading →

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Oops (III)

Posted on 6. August 2015 by fuzzy

A while ago I posted Oops(II), about an ash vase cracking open at the neck and then losing a few bits which essentially meant it was a vase no longer. I have reworked that piece and it has now become … Continue reading →

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Getting spooky…

Posted on 6. August 2015 by fuzzy

OK, I have to admit, this is starting to get spooky. Now I have also won the chairman’s challenge for August, being absent in Tuscany all the while, and with a fellow club member presenting my piece on my behalf. … Continue reading →

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