Month March 2022

Chopping board with inlay

I nice piece of elm had sat in my racking for a couple of years screaming to be used. This was a relatively simple project; I removed the bark, added the inlays and sanded it within an inch of it’s…

Wooden Toy Toolbox & Tools

What is the best way of inspiring the next generation of engineers? I don’t know the answer but getting them started at a young age must help, surely?! I’m not sure who has had more fun with this gift: me…

Wooden Toy Policeman

About 30 years ago I was given a stackable policeman toy. The paint has long since faded but it looked like the blue policeman to the right. This is my second attempt at making one on my lathe. The first…