Yesterday was one of those days when the wood just worked beautifully. I cut up a nice labrnum log specially to make a large mazer, the first we have done with a 7″ rim. Then I cut up part of a lovely burr maple to make mazers and quaiches. I think they came out really nicely.
It was raining whilst I cut the blanks but fortunately the torential downpours waited for the afternoon whilst I was turning in the workshop.
Here is the big laburnum one, the log.
Rough cut blank.
Turned and finished.
And whilst I had the camera out I did a pic of a laburnum quaich I turned earlier.
Tomorrow I go to Cliveden House for the Artisan of the Year Awards. I am one of four shortlisted craftsfolk for the top award organised by Balvenie whisky and Country Living magazine. I am very frustrated that whilst there will be a special Balvenie whisky tasting I am having to drive since Cliveden is a 5 hour train journey and I need to be home to look after the children.
Good luck with the Artisan of the Year award, Robin. I'm pulling for you!
Good luck with the awards Robin! Fingers crossed!Daniel
Good luck, Robin. Fingers crossed in Suffolk.
All the best Robin, ask them for a carry out!