About Me
After being employed as a Designer in the
electronics industry, I eagerly took an
opportunity to retire early to turn my spare time 'escape' into a
full time activity.
The skills developed over many years designing in industry I now
employ in my studio workshop, and challenges presented by my customers are never in short supply.
Fibre arts tools for lacemakers, embroiderers and braiders occupy more than
half of my woodshop time. Most of these are of my own design, or an
adaptation of traditional designs.
The design and production of custom turnings for individuals and
businesses keeps everything
interesting.
FAQ's - any other questions? just
Q: What do you keep in stock?
A: For Lacemakers; bobbins, tools, pin boxes, bobbin
carousels, bobbin holders, pin gauges and accessories.
For embroiderers; laying tools, courrone sticks,
stumpwork tools, broches and koma.
For braiders Marudai tables and Tama.
Q: What is your normal wait time for items not in stock?
A: For products made on a continuing basis, normal delivery time is
between one and three weeks.
For custom designs or specials, delivery time can be up
to 12 weeks.
Q: I have a table / chair / other furniure with a broken spindle.
Can you make a replacement?
A: Yes, but require the full broken spindle, a good spindle to copy
or the furniture to be repaired.
I often turn such components for
furniture restorers.
Q: I have an antique spinning wheel, can you make replacement turned
parts?
A: Yes, but I may recommend only a cosmetic repair for a wheel
that cannot be made fully functional.
Q: I need to replace railing spindles, can you make these?
A: Yes, can copy from a sample, as long as the maximum length is
less than 970mm
(38").
Q: Do you make bowls?
A: Yes, but not many, only if you wish to have one made from a 'favourite'
tree that has been felled.
Note: it may take some months to complete as the wood must be
completely dry before finishing.
Custom Turning
Size limits:
Maximum length:
970mm (38")
Maximum diameter:
300mm (12")
Maximum blank weight: 10kg (25lb)
Product Design:
Available for any woodturning project.
Copying furniture / railing spindles for repair or
replacement:
Only need to provide a complete piece to replicate.
Accurate,
dimensioned drawings are also acceptable.
For further information or a quote on your requirements
