Tag Archives: Calamity

Ringshake

Posted on 19. July 2016 by fuzzy

We all are familiar with cracks and splits, which often are also called shakes. These develop after a tree has been cut down. The fibres in the end grain are exposed to air, therefore the moisture rapidly evaporates, which causes … Continue reading →

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By the sweat of your brow …

Posted on 28. February 2016 by fuzzy

… you shall learn from your mistakes. I know, that’s not quite what it says in the bible, but it’s much more appropriate here. I have not had much luck lately with my endeavours. I turned a goblet for a … Continue reading →

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News

Posted on 14. February 2016 by fuzzy

I know I haven’t posted for a while. To be honest, I got really busy at work, and also in the workshop. Now that it’s been decided that we (my wife Helen and me both) will do a number of … Continue reading →

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Eynah! (ouch)

Posted on 13. January 2016 by fuzzy

As attentive readers of my blog will know, I have a bandsaw. It’s not your usual type, which is fixed in the upright position. Mine is the type that is meant for an engineering workshop, and usually used with the … Continue reading →

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And again!

Posted on 10. December 2015 by fuzzy

In preparation for the summer, when I intend to show my work at a number of public events (schedule will be published as soon as it is nailed down), I have started making stock. On Sunday night, I rough turned … Continue reading →

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