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Artisan woodturning workshop on the Isle of Bute

A Day in the Workshop on the Isle of Bute

Category Behind the lathe Date 13/07/26 Read time 1 minutes
Come behind the scenes in my Rothesay workshop and see what a typical making day looks like.
Hands applying oil finish to a wooden bowl

How I Finish and Oil Each Piece

Category Making process Date 13/07/26 Read time 1 minutes
An insight into the natural oils and finishes I use to protect the wood while keeping its character and feel.
Woodturner shaping a bowl on the lathe in a workshop

From Log to Bowl: My Woodturning Process

Category Making process Date 13/07/26 Read time 1 minutes
A step-by-step look at how I turn a rough log into a finished wooden bowl, from choosing the blank to final sanding.
Selection of Scottish hardwood boards and blanks ready for turning

Why I Love Working with Scottish Hardwoods

Category Wood & materials Date 13/07/26 Read time 1 minutes
Discover what makes local Scottish hardwoods so special, from oak and elm to sycamore and ash.
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