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Looks to me from the photo's as though you could possibly have a flying piece of beech root, marked in red, can't be 100% sure but thats the way it looks, this would alter the whole shape of the piece your left with. my first thought where it would make a very nice rounded side bowl, similar...

I have to agree with Chas, suffice to say to have tried to make a silk purse from a sow's ear piece of wood, good effort, trial and error is the only way to learn. Chris It's wood that keeps the world turning

Just a few ideas that some of you may like to try ................. http://www.awgbseminar.co.uk/Loughborough2007INDEX.htm Wood keeps the world turning Chris

Nice one Paul, now get the it dusty :D

Watch out Chas and Graham, you have got some competition there :D

and here is one I raffled for Cancer Research, raised 100 quid

Now John, the turnings you attached to your post are inspirational, why, because they have begged the question, "How did you do that" I love it, I have only been turning for 2 years, and have never seen them before, they may have been around for years, but are new to me, and it appears to...

Dead horse ? what are you referring to Graham I assume you would not be as arrogant or insulting to regard this forum and it's members as a dead horse, so that only leaves the woodturning world in general and my attempt to create just one life changing spark of inspiration amongst its...

first and foremost, I didn't mean to sound pompous, just telling you all the way I see it. I apologise if I have caused offence in my attempt to bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. Chris

Graham, graham, graham, you have got it all wrong, I do get out often, in fact I am in very little, please re read my post, it was not a personal attack on the forum members, they all make a good contribution and are worthwhile members, even friends and colleagues, my attack was on the...

Dear reader, it may appear that I am picking on Chas, but sincerely what I have just done, is taken the thoughts of many as composed by Chas and highlighted an alternative way of thinking, it was not my intention to offend, and if Chas is happy as he say's he is, then that's fine with me, and...

I used to work on the following as a guide, but it really depends on the quality of finish, style and form of an individuals work, as well as the price of the timber. However given that the timber used is a native uk wood, sourced fairly cheaply , you have a good finish, lets face it, if other...

Paul Very well done, nature has made a beautiful piece of work exquisite. Chris

Paul Paper thin wood turnings, show the skills and techniques of the craft have been mastered, they prove to other turners that the creator has a gentle touch, a sharp tool, and a good eye, and reflect great skill and care and justifiably both turner and piece command great respect. I think...

Paul, thanks for comments, Price, that's the hardest part, turning is easy, I have had the oppertunity to listen to the buying publics opinions on my work, previously I have priced to sell, just covering the cost of the timber, but more recently I have priced it higher, but still had comments...