At last, turning again

[Maia28]

I haven't had much of an opportunity to do any turning over the past year. Extending our home, making a new workshop and too much work has meant it was impractical or impossible. Anyway, the extensions now (nearly) complete and the workshop has been usable since Christmas. A few weeks ago we acquired a new pony, so while the rest of the family has been out for most of the weekend I've been doing some turning again. It's interesting that after a fairly long break I feel much more comfortable on the tools and its good to have everything in reach and at the right height for me. Some results are below, comments and suggestions always welcome.

Andy

from L-R Oak 5Wx4H oiled, zebrano 5x3 waxed, oak 5x3.5

centre elm 7x2 friction polish goblet 3x8 and natrual edge 5x4 are from some logs I "found" on the A27

beech 6x3 and walnut 7x2

 

[CHJ]

Glad to see you back with the spinning machine again Andy, you seem to have made the most of those pieces of wood, showing off the grain structure well.

 

[TEP]

Hi Andy, some nice work there, especially after your long break. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

 

[Paul.J]

Yes indeed Andy some lovely pieces their,and someone else who will look forward to seeing some more

 

[colin macdiarmid]

lovely work

 

[PowerTool]

All very nice,most with amazing colour/grain pattern
Personal favourites would be both goblets (the shapes are very visually appealing) the shallow elm bowl (amazing grain pattern) and the zebrano (never had any with sapwood on before)
Also like the oak (I always like oak) and...well,there isn't a single piece I wouldn't happily have on display 8)

Many happy turnings ccasion5:

Andrew

 

[Anonymous]

You've certainly made up for lost time Andy, must have been a great stress buster after a busy year: I like the variety!

Must be doubly satisfying, a comfortable workshop and producing some interesting work :wink:

What's next?

 

[Blister]

Looks good :lol:

What did you make after lunch ?

 

[dickm]

Great stuff, nice finish and a good variety. I also like your "style" - simple without being too plain, and good proportions.

 

[Maia28]

Thanks for the kind comments evryone. I should have said that this was a couple of weekends work rather than just yesterdays though. Its great to be able to just go down the end of the garden and unwind with some turning. It also helps me think too. I look forward to doing lots more. My new turning space:

 

[dickm]

...but where are the woodshavings?????