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What is waste wood?
I make a point of using mainly 'waste wood' - I mean wood that would otherwise be left to rot, chipped or burned. Almost all of it comes...
cornishglenn
Feb 251 min read
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Pagoda boxes!
In Woodturning, anything with a lid is called a box. I've been studying with Jason Breach, an internationally known box maker, and have...
cornishglenn
Feb 31 min read
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A new leg for an old chair
I was contacted by Tony who's family had a chair which was much loved for many years. once leg had severe woodworm damage. This made it...
cornishglenn
Dec 20, 20241 min read
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'woven' clock and more
I've been experimenting with a technique new to me, often called 'weaving' wood. It involves cutting and recutting wood to achieve this...
cornishglenn
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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It's snowman time!
For the first time, I've tried making snowmen. And I really enjoy it. Sometimes with two parts, sometimes three, always a carrot for a...
cornishglenn
Oct 22, 20221 min read
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Something different - recaning a chair seat
I was contacted via the Dorking Repair Cafe to ask if I could recane a chair seat. I had a look and agreed, on the understanding that I...
cornishglenn
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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