TILTED WOODSHOP


Professionally designed, hand crafted woodturning

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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 challenging full time activity.

The skills developed over many years designing in industry I now employ in my studio woodshop.
Challenges presented by my customers are never in short supply. . .

Fibre arts tools for lacemakers, embroiderers and braiders occupy much of my woodshop time.
Most of the fibre art tools I make are of my own design, or a modern perspective of traditional designs.

The design and production of custom turnings for individuals and businesses keeps everything interesting.

 FAQ's - any other questions? just Emailme

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 a broken railing spindle, 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.