Today on the bowl production line using some old cherry
Today on the bowl production line using some old cherry from a tree I felled a while ago
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Today Smithy helped replace the brim stiffener in my leather hat
Today Smithy helped replace the brim stiffener in my leather hat using the spring steel from a car wheel trim we found in the road
A trellis and a polished bowl made today at shed
A trellis and a polished bowl made today at shed
This weeks attempt failed as the lid cracked the bowl :(
This weeks attempt failed as the lid cracked the bowl :(
Today's bowl was across the grain and sadly warped
Today’s bowl was across the grain so whilst it looks nice, it sadly warped as I cut the centre out. At least it means the lid is a snug fit.
This week was making a bowl with a matching lid
This week was making a bowl with a matching lid - Smithy was impressed.
A great turnout at shed today - the busiest I have ever seen it
A great turnout at shed today. I think the busiest I have ever seen it. Several new members joined us.
Today I made two bowls from a cherry tree I felled last year
Today I made two bowls from a cherry tree I felled last year
Today at shed we repaired the Banbury Community Action Group apple press
Today at shed we repaired the Banbury Community Action Group apple press. And made a second wooden bowl (as Smithy ate the first one)
Today Smithy fitted the new chuck on the wood lathe
Today Smithy fitted the new chuck on the wood lathe and we made a quick test softwood bowl after finishing the hardwood spoon