Category Archives: Turning

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The Colour Of Magic

Posted on 5. June 2018 by fuzzy

I have always been a big fan of the large diameter work by Douglas J Fisher, but at the same time it’s always been clear to me that simply copying him would not cut the mustard. Plus, since I don’t … Continue reading →

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Holly trouble

Posted on 16. May 2018 by fuzzy

No, this is not a story about anything holy. It’s about holly, the spiky stuff growing in many gardens and used as Christmas decorations. About 6 months ago I got a whole holly tree from a good friend. She had … Continue reading →

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The bear paw

Posted on 30. January 2018 by fuzzy

During my cruising for inspiration I have come across the work of a certain Douglas J Fisher, and I am quite besotted with it. For those not familiar with him, he makes predominantly (but not exclusively) large decorative wall hangings. … Continue reading →

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Sing!

Posted on 31. December 2017 by fuzzy

To all my blog readers I wish a happy and prosperous year 2018! I haven’t posted in a while, mostly because I have been busy in the workshop creating new things. And I have a success story to report: This … Continue reading →

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Stuff happens

Posted on 27. November 2017 by fuzzy

Here’s an illustration of what can happen even to an experienced turner: This is from a conifer, not Leylandii, but out of the same family. It was given to me by a neighbour. The wood is very soft, so much … Continue reading →

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