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Glad Turnings Woodturning GladTurnings was set up as an outlet for unique hand made wood crafts and gifts produced by us

GladTurnings was set up as an outlet for our wood crafts and gifts which were sold through craft fairs, internet and word of mouth. Covid stopped the fairs and changed the focus to commission work for both retail and trade customers.

Back to some spindle work for a customer who makes  bespoke Oak cabinets.
13/10/2026

Back to some spindle work for a customer who makes bespoke Oak cabinets.

A rest from spindle work Cherry, Walnut and Elm shallow bowls  ranging from 235 to 270mm diameter, ah well back to some ...
11/10/2026

A rest from spindle work Cherry, Walnut and Elm shallow bowls ranging from 235 to 270mm diameter, ah well back to some spindle work this coming week.

Sometimes there’s not a lot left to copy.
09/10/2026

Sometimes there’s not a lot left to copy.

I usually make finger spinning tops but string pull is better for larger tops.
03/09/2026

I usually make finger spinning tops but string pull is better for larger tops.

A few small k***s (30 mm long with 15 to 10 mm taper) required. Threaded inserts already done. This was how I approached...
03/09/2026

A few small k***s (30 mm long with 15 to 10 mm taper) required. Threaded inserts already done. This was how I approached the task.

A few  pie dollies made for a local pie  maker.
30/08/2026

A few pie dollies made for a local pie maker.

Well finally fit enough to be back at the lathe, and catch up with some customer orders. First up some cornice blocks fo...
28/08/2026

Well finally fit enough to be back at the lathe, and catch up with some customer orders. First up some cornice blocks for a custom kitchen supplier

A long time since I’ve posted as I have not been able to stand much at the lathe(the heat hasn’t helped either)  Don’t k...
09/07/2026

A long time since I’ve posted as I have not been able to stand much at the lathe(the heat hasn’t helped either) Don’t know if I’m improving or the new pills are doing their job but have managed some time over the past couple of weeks. So sorry to the customers who have been waiting longer than I would like but hopefully things will soon return to something like normal.
Here are a couple of ring boxes made this week, spalted Beech and Laburnum

A few needle cases  for my clubs charity stall. Always popular but we are always debating how much we should charge for ...
13/05/2026

A few needle cases for my clubs charity stall. Always popular but we are always debating how much we should charge for these. Any feedback would be welcomed.

Gable end drop finials to replace some very rotten pieces.
12/05/2026

Gable end drop finials to replace some very rotten pieces.

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