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‘What lies beneath’ When I wrote this article I called it ‘A lovely bottom’ but in his wisdom the editor changed it. I suppose there are pros and cons to either choice for an article about bowl texturing with an angle grinder!

February 2008
pp 62-64

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‘Up and under!’ Tells how I made a rugby ball trophy as a commission.

January 2008
pp 56-58

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‘Order! Order!’ Whether you’re an auctioneer or chairperson of your group, you might like this gavel and block.

December 2007
pp 66-68

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‘Burr Oak Bowl’ How to make the best use of a very unpromising specimen, rediscovered in a dark recess of the workshop.

Autumn 2007
pp 58-60

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’Turn on the light’ This elegant table lamp was a commission that never materialised, and this feature describes how it was made.

Sep. 2007, pp 66-68

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‘Squaring the Circle, part 2’ Texturing , cutting and reassembling the parts to complete this prizewinning piece.

Aug. 2007, pp 88-89

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‘Squaring the Circle, part 1’ I describe how I made the piece which won first prize in the competition at Alexandra Palace in February 2007

July 2007, pp 102-105

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‘Hole in One, part 2’ This concludes the making of the hollow form and shows how I overcame some unexpected problems.

June 2007, pp 103-105

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‘Vacuum Chuck revisited’ Some revisions and additions to my original system which make it easier and cheaper to build, and safer to use.

June 2007, pp 96-98

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 ‘Head for Heights’ This article shows how I tackled making a pair of roof finials commissioned by a local homeowner.

May 2007, pp 89-90

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‘Hole in One, part 1’ The first of a two part article showing how I made a large hollow form with inset circles of other timbers.

May 2007, pp 83-85

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‘Earring Stand’ Describes how to turn this elegant earring stand which also sells very well at craft fairs.

April 2007, pp 75-79

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‘Little Acorns’ Making an acorn box, an attractive gift and a best seller at my craft fairs.

Jan. 2007, pp 86-89

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‘Sphere Head’ I sometimes wonder who makes up these titles! It’s not me. This article involves using the ball jig to make a ball-clock.

Autumn 2006
pp 103-105

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‘Custom Ball Jig’ A guide to how I constructed an adjustable ball turning jig to fit both my lathes.

Nov. 2006, pp 103-105

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‘Bowl basics, part 7’ Describes further adventures using a vacuum chuck to make a bowl from start to finish.

Nov. 2006, pp 100-102

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‘Bowl basics, part 6, Iron stain & scorching’ More on colouring, and a pleasant alternative to that filthy mixture of steel wool and vinegar to use on oak.

Oct. 2006, pp 100-103

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‘On test: Vacuum Chucks’ An in-depth test of the Air-Press Company’s £889 vacuum chuck system.

Sep. 2006, pp 98-99

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‘Bowl basics, part 5, The case for decoration’ Using coloured stains to enhance a bowl.

Sep. 2006, pp 95-97

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‘Men & Sheds’ A lighthearted glimpse of my life as a woodturner.

Aug. 2006,
p 106

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‘Bowl basics, part 4, Design elements’ This article considers further factors important in the design of bowls, and relates form to function.

Aug. 2006, pp 86-88

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‘Make your own Vac Chuck’ A step by step guide to building a vacuum chucking system for around £140.

July 2006, pp 95-99

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‘Bowl basics, part 3, If it looks right’ There is more to making a pleasing bowl than simply knowing how to handle the tools. This article begins to deal with design.

July 2006, pp 81-84

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‘Bowl basics, part 2, Bowls on a budget’ Shows how a bowl can be made, and the foot finished, without the use of expensive chucks etc.

Spring 2006, pp 92-95

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‘Bowl basics, part 1’ The first article showed the steps involved in making a basic bowl

June 2006, pp 69-72