Log to Vase

When I hear a chainsaw in the neighbourhood, it is a good sign that there is a tree coming down and a possible source of turning timber.In this case it was right next door. They had a tree lopping service in to remove some paper bark trees. So, over the fence for a couple of logs before they went into the chipper. I saved a spider (who had a home in one of the logs) from the fate of the chipper - I ruined his home, but he still has his life, which I am glad of. The logs are big, but there is a lot of included bark so the final turned pieces are a little small. Very rewarding to turn - the shavings come away in thin streams and the finished timber is like alabaster.

Autumn is Upon Us in the Southern Hemisphere

And now some Gratuitous Grandchildren Pics from their recent Visit

Amelia