The start of something new

I turned a tall vase from Jacaranda this week. I now start with the carving - over the next couple of weeks the progress will be posted.

My biggest piece yet

My tallest piece yet! Turned from Jacaranda obtained from Pretoria Girls High. It's 310mm (12") with a diameter of 170 mm (6 1/2") Turned thick with a view to some carving to be done once dry.

I made some tools...

I have spent some time this week in making some Ellsworth style hollowing tools. They look rather crude but really work well and are easy on the pocket. These are smaller than what I have been using up to now but will increase the shapes possible.

I have also updated some content on my website http://abwoodturning.co.za 

Please have a look!