Now the inductions are up and running for the lathe I’m starting this thread for all things turning related. Any questions, inspiration etc.

Just been sent this message through my woodturning association, just in case it is of interest: Good Morning. I currently run a sawmill in Cornwall, due to a change in my tenancy the sawmill is unfortunately required to close this March. I have a great collection of West Country timber to sell and…

nice one beth! I’m up for buying some blanks if any ones interested in clubing together?

Ooh, I was just drawing up a coffee table I’d like to build (no turning involved though). I’ll be wanting some nice hardwood for legs and trims. I’ll pay attention to this :slight_smile:

I need something for a looong rolling pin!

oohhh. like the sound of that. would be nice to see the plans at some point.

[image] Decorative wood patterned coffee table Projects Well the central panel is removable, so there could be a range of modules smiley

I hope by ‘range of modules’ you mean air hockey and LED Tetris!

Looks like the auction lots are pretty big in size. Price of delivery or collect from Exeter would probably rule me out. Bummer. I’m on constant look out for free / cheap wood sources. Havent found one yet other than skips and on the street blah blah. But need something more “reliable”.

If you don’t mind green wood of mixed quality, have you tried the council? In Southwark, I believe the park maintenance team give their bigger chunks of felled/pollarded trees to the adult education centre for their wood carving students.

[image] [image] A clear illustration of the difference between spindle turning and faceplate turning. It’s all in the direction of the grain…

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