Irish Traditional Craftsman Johnny Shiels
Johnny Shiels is a third-generation spinning wheel maker. His grandfather, Johnny, was making spinning wheels back in the 1940s, using timber washed ashore on the beaches around his native Inishowen in County Donegal. Johnny's website contains some very interesting examples of woodturning projects. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://www.spinningwheels.ie/
Johnny Shiels is a third-generation spinning wheel maker. His grandfather, Johnny, was making spinning wheels back in the 1940s, using timber washed ashore on the beaches around his native Inishowen in County Donegal. Johnny's website contains some very interesting examples of woodturning projects. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://www.spinningwheels.ie/
Croabh Eo Woodturners
The Croabh Eo Woodturners are a chapter of the Irish Woodturner's Guild founded by chairman of the Irish Woodturner's Guild Willie Creighton. The group was set up in 2004. The aim of the group is to promote the art of woodturning and this is achieved by holding monthly get togethers where the members compare and discuss their turnings and experiences. The Group's website contains some very interesting examples of woodturning projects and and also all the upcoming events, which can be attending by anybody interested in woodturning. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://www.craobheowoodturners.com/
The Croabh Eo Woodturners are a chapter of the Irish Woodturner's Guild founded by chairman of the Irish Woodturner's Guild Willie Creighton. The group was set up in 2004. The aim of the group is to promote the art of woodturning and this is achieved by holding monthly get togethers where the members compare and discuss their turnings and experiences. The Group's website contains some very interesting examples of woodturning projects and and also all the upcoming events, which can be attending by anybody interested in woodturning. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://www.craobheowoodturners.com/
Irish Woodturner Glenn Lucas
Glenn Lucas is an experienced and well-respected Teacher and demonstrator of woodturning. Glenn's classic bowls, turned from Irish native wood, can be found in quality outlets all over the world. He balances his bowl production with an extensive woodturning teaching programme run from his County Carlow 'Woodturning Study Centre'. Glenn's website includes many different aspects of turning and emphasis's the natural beauty of the different wood types used in turning. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://glennlucas.com/
Glenn Lucas is an experienced and well-respected Teacher and demonstrator of woodturning. Glenn's classic bowls, turned from Irish native wood, can be found in quality outlets all over the world. He balances his bowl production with an extensive woodturning teaching programme run from his County Carlow 'Woodturning Study Centre'. Glenn's website includes many different aspects of turning and emphasis's the natural beauty of the different wood types used in turning. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://glennlucas.com/
Axminster Woodworking
This is one of the best online shops available when it comes to Tools and machines. The goods for sale are high quality and very reasonably priced. It is a reliable service and prompt delivery always follows ordering. The store is based in the UK but always offer the current exchange rate for currency used to order with. The Axminster website includes many different tools and machines useful for woodturning. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://www.axminster.co.uk/
This is one of the best online shops available when it comes to Tools and machines. The goods for sale are high quality and very reasonably priced. It is a reliable service and prompt delivery always follows ordering. The store is based in the UK but always offer the current exchange rate for currency used to order with. The Axminster website includes many different tools and machines useful for woodturning. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://www.axminster.co.uk/
The Wood Shed
This is a very useful website when looking for raw materials for turning. The Wood Shed business was set up in 1992 as a venture of a woodturning hobbyist and has been growing since. This website offers more than just a service to purchase materials, they also issue a lot of helpful information on each of the different woods and how to select the correct one for each costumer. The Wood Shed business also supply all the tools necessary for woodturning ans are all reasonably priced. As well as providing supplies to woodturners The Wood Shed also provides courses for beginner and intermediate woodturners. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://www.wood-shed.com/
This is a very useful website when looking for raw materials for turning. The Wood Shed business was set up in 1992 as a venture of a woodturning hobbyist and has been growing since. This website offers more than just a service to purchase materials, they also issue a lot of helpful information on each of the different woods and how to select the correct one for each costumer. The Wood Shed business also supply all the tools necessary for woodturning ans are all reasonably priced. As well as providing supplies to woodturners The Wood Shed also provides courses for beginner and intermediate woodturners. To visit the website please click on the link below:
http://www.wood-shed.com/