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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 25, 20251 min read
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 3, 20251 min read
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


'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


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


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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