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Bespoke Woodturning in Hampshire
Since retiring from commercial life as a Food & Drink marketer in 2018, I've been indulging my passion for working with wood. Inspired by a truly exceptional woodwork teacher whilst at school in Lancaster (a long time ago) and after more recent refresher courses at Axminster, I've had lots of fun re-learning the techniques involved in hand-crafting pieces from wood.
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I do this for fun, and am happy to consider turning or making any small piece as a bespoke woodworking project. I prefer turning to any other form of woodwork, though if the project is sufficiently interesting I'll take on non-turning jobs. As a Hampshire woodturner & woodworker, I love creating custom woodturned items and handmade wooden gifts. I offer local wood craftsmanship across Hampshire, creating artisan wood products and woodwork services for those seeking unique, handcrafted items.
The Wood Workshop
​Despite the sign, I have a Wood Workshop - not a Woodwork Shop. (I was constrained by the shape!!) All the turning I undertake is bespoke and to order, so there's really only what I have in the cottage to see at any one time. Some of which is pictured on the site here.
​Feel free to call in to chat about potential projects and what I can do, but text/whatsapp or email me first to make sure I'm here.
​I'm often asked how much it will cost? The answer: I don't turn for money, it's a hobby. But I do charge for time spent turning, and for any timber I need to source from my supplier.
My Woodworking Journey
I was persuaded, after a few beers at Christmas just before the Covid pandemic, to set up a small business, by my wife & daughters, all heavily into crafting themselves. I’d spent the previous year playing with a small lathe in my workshop. I'd picked up a few small 'commissions' in the year from people who found the 'business' via googlemaps - the sort of things that either can't be undertaken by the bigger commercial suppliers, or else would simply be too expensive to undertake. My first commissioned work was to replace a set of pan handles on a 30 year-old set of Prestige pans, received as a wedding present and with much nostalgic value.
"Measure twice, cut once and then force it to fit."
Paul in 1G woodwork class, LRGS 1975
