Colin
Retired.
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Hi,
Thanks for asking Logan.
Since marrying Bron 41 years ago I've done all kinds of woodwork from making window frames/doors to fine veneering; much of the timber I've bought as full car loads of offcuts saving a fortune but these days there are few timber yards for me to raid; I felled an holly tree a few years ago and retained a number of short trunk sections which have been stored beneath the bungalow allowing them to dry and season slowly; it's this holly I'm currently working with turning small lidded boxes; Bron will put the boxes on display around the bungalow.
https://www.gardening-forums.com/threads/relaxing-afternoon.13597/#post-136340
Normally all my previous woodturning has been to turn things like table legs and utility items between centres; turning the little boxes I've wanted to do for many years but other jobs have taken precedence; I've now caught up with the bungalow and am unable to get into the gardens due to our dire Yorkshire climate so at last I can relax and enjoy quality workshop time.
I've made lots of our fitted and free standing furniture; our hardwood kitchen I made mostly from offcuts (Meranti) and unlike modern kitchens it never ages; I kept adding to the kitchen as timber became available and it only took around 25 years until I considered it finished.
I've just enjoyed a brew so now into the workshop before another day slips by.
Kind regards, Colin.
Thanks for asking Logan.
Since marrying Bron 41 years ago I've done all kinds of woodwork from making window frames/doors to fine veneering; much of the timber I've bought as full car loads of offcuts saving a fortune but these days there are few timber yards for me to raid; I felled an holly tree a few years ago and retained a number of short trunk sections which have been stored beneath the bungalow allowing them to dry and season slowly; it's this holly I'm currently working with turning small lidded boxes; Bron will put the boxes on display around the bungalow.https://www.gardening-forums.com/threads/relaxing-afternoon.13597/#post-136340
Normally all my previous woodturning has been to turn things like table legs and utility items between centres; turning the little boxes I've wanted to do for many years but other jobs have taken precedence; I've now caught up with the bungalow and am unable to get into the gardens due to our dire Yorkshire climate so at last I can relax and enjoy quality workshop time.
I've made lots of our fitted and free standing furniture; our hardwood kitchen I made mostly from offcuts (Meranti) and unlike modern kitchens it never ages; I kept adding to the kitchen as timber became available and it only took around 25 years until I considered it finished.
I've just enjoyed a brew so now into the workshop before another day slips by.
Kind regards, Colin.
