I know I have not been around for a while but I am surprised how quiet the turning has gone. Here in the UK, 'square' woodworking has taken a dive with the downturn of the economy. However 'round' woodworking has kept going at a good rate, with good trade support. I will have to try and make a few posts here with my feeble little efforts. I have not done much turning yet - but there is still time!
I thought I would have a go at something simple to start with so I decided lace bobbin would be easy - wrong! after several attempts I managed to make ONE in a whole afternoon and it is still on its own - it ain't as easy as it looks this round woodworking! That was a while ago and other than making the odd bowl and turning out a few pens as gifts, I have not had the time to do much else... Yet!
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Ralph.