Hello

[John Taylor]

HI

I have been a member here for a few months and posted a couple of times and visited to read for sometime before that so I thought I should introduce myself.

I live in Peterborough England which is about 80 miles north of London. I have been turning for about 4 years and I took early retirement 5 years ago due to arthritis.

I turn a wide range of items both spindle and faceplate work and ranging in size from things about an inch long to platters and bowls about 18" in diameter, this is the largest my lathe will comftably take.

Below are some pictures of some items for the PP. :D

Birch burr candlestick 5" x 4"
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Red Malee burr bowl cracks filled with copper & CA 7" x 2 1/2"
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Sasafras bowl 4 3/4" x 2 1/2" some strange figuring on the inside looks a bit like a cat.
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Looking at the outiside I call it my cat & fish bowl.
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[Jim Becker]

Very nice work, John! Keep 'em coming!

[John Taylor]

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Sycamore bowl 11" x 3"
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Sycamore celebration bowl 8" x 3" there is a coin in the middle of it held in by epoxy.
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Finally Yellow Box Burr bowl 9" x 6" x 2" my seal bowl
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All finished with sanding sealer and wax polish.

Hope you enjoy them comments etc. welcome.

john

[Bob Noles]

Beautiful work, John and welcome to SMC.

You are quite an accomplished turner and glad to have you with us.

Thanks for sharing your pictures with us.

[Keith Burns]

Nice work there John and welcome to the Creek:) :)

[Travis Stinson]

Welcome aboard John. That's some beautiful work! Looking forward to seeing more. :cool:

[Pete Jordan]

Welcome John!

What type of lathe do you have?

[Mark Pruitt]

Welcome John! Great to have you here. Very impressive work. The "cat and fish" bowl is aptly named!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Welcome to the Creek John! Beautiful projects! I look forward to you posting more of your work!

[John Taylor]

HI

Thank you for your comments they are all much appreciated.

My current lathe is a draper, this one (http://www.drapertools-online.com/b2c/b2citmdsp.pgm?pp_skmno=63938) which isn't bad but I could do with something sturdier and bigger but that will have to wait until I win the lottery.:D

I also have a small Perform (http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Perform-CCSL-Wood-Turning-Lathe-21733.htm) which looks just like some of the minis some off you have.

[Bernie Weishapl]

John welcome to Creek. You have some beautiful turnings. Looking forward to seeing many more.

[Mark Rios]

Wow, those are really nice John. VEry nice. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Philip Duffy]

Welcome, John, and great stuff you are making. Do you sell at the local gallery?

[Dick Parr]

Welcome to the creek John, beautiful work.:)

[John Taylor]

Welcome, John, and great stuff you are making. Do you sell at the local gallery?

HI

No I haven't got in there yet one of the other turners in my club does though and does very well. I sell mainly through craft and gift fairs.

Thanks to all for your comments.

john

[Kurt Rosenzweig]

Welcome John! Or should I just say mate?:D Keep posting up!

[Glenn Hodges]

John, good to have someone as talented as you on the forum. We welcome you.

[Corey Hallagan]

Beautiful turnings and welcome. Love those burl pieces!

Corey