Welcome to the Gallery

Here are some examples of the sort of things I make. Please contact me for details of current stock:

Cup & Saucer in Burr Elm

This unique piece has been turned leaving some of the original edge of the burr intact creating an unusual ‘broken’ effect.

Burr Elm Bowl

At just over 10" in diameter, this unusual piece has been turned leaving the original edge of the burr intact as the rim of the bowl.

Hollow Vessel

This vessel in burr elm has been hollowed out through the small hole in the top. For details of this technique have a look at the 'Technical Section' from the link below.

Bowl in Rippld Ash

At just over 15" in diameter, is a beautiful example of the rare rippled olive ash

Burr Elm Bowl

This unusual piece has been turned so that original edge of the burr forms the rim of the bowl and is therefore an irregular shape. This piece is roughly 8" diameter

Burr Elm Bowl

Tis one is similar to the previous item and is roughly 6" diameter

Burr Elm Vessel

At just over 10" in diameter, This vessel in burr elm has been hollowed out through the small hole in the top.
Because it is being cut from 'inside', the indentations in the original surface of the burr become holes.
For details of this technique have a look at the 'Technical Section' from the link below.

Burr Elm Vessel

I enjoy making these as it is a very exacting (and sometimes scary) process- here is another example

Burr Elm Vessel

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Burr Elm Bowl

A beautifully figurured, more traditional bowl, almost 14" diameter

Platter in Spalted Beech

A heavily splated beech platter about 18" diameter.
For details of what spalting is have, a look at the 'Technical Section' from the link below.

Double Bowl in Burr Elm

An interesting 'double' turned bowl.
Each bowl has been cut on a different centre, and eaving the base as the original burr surface~ an interesting technique !

Burr Elm Bowl