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# The Wonder of Wood

Home of Bespoke Wood Turning

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [English Walnut Newel Posts](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/uncategorized/jacob-newel-posts/) - English Walnut Newel Posts. My client, Yacob, is an exceptionally skilled carpenter who crafts stunning staircases for a living. His creations range from straightforward, everyday designs to intricate, ornate masterpieces with twists, turns, and elaborate handrails. While Yacob’s talents shine in woodworking, he leaves the woodturning to me. Whenever he needs custom newel posts and
- [Replacement chest of drawers knob](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/commissions/replacement-chest-of-drawers-knob/) - Chest of Drawers Knob This was a small job sent to me by one of my regular clients, he sent me a knob to copy It was a difficult task as it was attached with a wooden screw so the knob had to be drilled and a thread chased in it. unfortunately I did not
- [Gallery](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/uncategorized/gallery/)
- [Hillingdon Artists pop up shop](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/hillingdon-artists-pop-up-shop/) - At the Hillingdon Artists pop up shop. These skeleton clocks are the latest addition to my display.Sales have been very good but are slowing up a bit since Christmas so a change in my display is good.The shop is open in the Pavillions shopping centre next to The works on Mercer Walk from 11 until
- [Berkshire Woodturners Association](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/berkshire-woodturners-association/) - The Berkshire Woodturners Association is based in Bracknell and draws woodturners from East Berkshire and further afield. In ‘normal’ times, we meet every third Wednesday of the month at Priestwood Community Centre, Bracknell RG42 1TU at 7pm. Website: Berkshire Woodturners Association
- [Windsor Chair Restoration](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/commissions/windsor-chair-restoration/) - Windsor Chair Restoration I was asked to make some chair parts for this lovely old Windsor Chair. The legs had been truncated and some of the spindles had broken. This is a picture of the chair now assembled and ready to be finished. I Milled up some Ash and prepared a story stick which makes
- [Oak Vase](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/commissions/oak-vase/) - A client asked me to make a vase for a crematorium garden. It had to be made of natural material so I selected American White oak. A picture of the original vase to be replicated supplied by the client. 4No. 6"x2" American Oak boards Planed and glued together with Polyurethane adhesive to form the Blank.
- [Stair Spindles](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/commissions/stair-spindles/) - A few weeks ago I made some stair spindles and post caps for a house in Pinner for a builder friend of mine. Daniel Richardson of DR Construction who is a very fine Bricklayer and builder commissioned me to make these parts and have kindly sent me some pictures of them now his chippy has
- [Pot Lids](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/commissions/wooden-lids/) - . I have been asked to make 155 ash lids to fit stainless steel pots that have been handmade. Timber was supplied by Moss in Perivale who have commissioned the job. Timber cut to size and the mortices drilled for the knobs. I shall start the turning tomorrow. Should be a nice little job. I
- [Christmas Bauble](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/christmas-bauble/) - This is a Bauble that I made for Christmas last year, It has a glass globe lit by an LED string and the finials are turned from Zebrano. It is about 10" high This inspiration for this piece is stolen from Emma Cook. AKA The Tiny Turner. An inspiring Professional Turner and also despite her
- [Christmas Gifts](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/christmas-gifts/) - Getting in the festive spirit. Turning a bauble for the tree.I have also been making some Yo-yos and door signs for the grandchildren.
- [Segmented Bracelet](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/segmented-bracelet/) - In February I demonstrated making segmented bangles to Berkshire Woodturning club. I was very pleased when one of their members contacted me and sent this photo of the one she had made. A very nice job. She also asked me to send her some more bangles kits like the one in the picture as she
- [Christmas Pyramid](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/christmas-pyramid/) - Christmas Pyramid.Made from Beech, Hazel and Eastern Red Cedar.It has 42 components and is driven by candle power.
- [YewTube Amplifier](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/yew_tube_amplifier/) - Yew Tube Phone Amplifier. Acoustic amplifier for a mobile phone Hand turned from a Yew log put your phone in the slot and it amplifies it up to 6 times. no leads no batteries no electricity whatsoever. Made in my own studio.
- [Gary Rance Woodturner](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/gary-rance-woodturner/) - Gary is considered one of the fastest and Most accurate production woodturners in the U.K and is one of only a few whose income comes solely from woodturning. Gary is also on the Register of the Worshipful Company of Woodturners of London. Website: Gary Rance Woodturner
- [Crafts Afternoon](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/crafts-afternoon/) - We had a nice day on Saturday at the Eastcote House and Gardens Picnic. The weather was very good and the event was well attended. Sales were quite good and we had a lot of positive feedback on our display. It was nice to meet up with a few old friends that were there and
- [Spinning Top](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/spinning-top/) - This section of text will tell you all about the spinning tops when it is updated.
- [Middlesex Woodturners Association](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/middlesex-woodturners-association/) - Middlesex Woodturners Association (MWA) is a club made up of members from a wide range of occupations and professions, with a range of expertise, from the non-turner to the professional turner. All have a common bond – the love of Wood in general and of woodturning in particular. https://www.middxturners.com
- [Paul Sellers Lifestyle Woodworker](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/paul-sellers-lifestyle-woodworker/) - I describe myself as a lifelong amateur woodworker. My first day’s work began in a small joiner’s workshop in Stockport, England in 1965. No masterpieces ever emerged from that workshop that I knew of, but it was there that my life working wood began alongside real woodworkers. http://paulsellers.com/
- [Gregory Moreton RPT](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/gregory-moreton-rpt/) - Having practised as a turner since 1991, Gregory has been on the Register of Professional Turners, held by the Worshipful Company of Turners since 1996. Acceptance onto the register is by invitation and judgement by a panel of peers who ensure that the highest standards of work and professionalism are met. It is the only
- [Stuart King](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/stuart-king/) - Stuart was born in the Buckinghamshire village of Holmer Green in 1942 and played as a child in the local Beechwoods. The countryside and the trades and traditions of those that shaped it over centuries have always fascinated Him and influenced His work.He has spent a lifetime researching, recording and collecting anything about the rural
- [Acorn Woodturning Ltd](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/acorn-woodturning-ltd/) - Acorn Woodturning is based in the heart of leafy Buckinghamshire and run by Phil Jones. Phil Jones started Wood Turning in 1982, serving a six-year informal apprenticeship with a family run business specialising in hand and copy turning of various types. Phil started Acorn Woodturning in 1988 and after a few moves is now based in
- [Kraft in Wood](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/kraft-in-wood/) - Robert Bishop RPT, Woodturner/Artist Robert Specialises in woodturning Large bowls, Hollow forms and Vessels in Burr, Exotic and Native woods ~ especially Monkey Puzzle, all from sustainable forests/sources. Web Link: Kraft in Wood
- [Axminster Tools](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/axminster-tools/) - Axminster sources products from all over the world as well as supports a number of specialist UK companies. A multitude of brands and ranges are brought together in an annual catalogue of over 600 pages and 15,000 products. This catalogue has long been recognised as holding the most extensive range of tools, machinery, accessories and

## Pages

- [Home](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/) - The Wonder of Wood - Home of Bespoke Wood Turning Member of the Register of Professional Turners. Undertaking commissions and most kinds of turning. I give woodturning lessons in my studio in the London area (Hillingdon) and travel all over southern England giving demonstrations.
- [Contact](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/contact/) - The Wonder of Wood1 Grosvenor Crescent,Hillingdon,Middlesex.UB10 9ER Phone: 07973195821 Email: ben@wonderofwood.co.uk London
- [Teaching](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/home/teaching/) - I offer woodturning tuition in my own fully equipped workshop. I have all the necessary safety equipment and can tailor lessons to your individual needs to suit the level of skill you require. I will instruct you how to turn safely and show you how to use personal protection equipment. I can instruct you on
- [Commissions](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/commissions/) - I am available for commissions. I can reproduce architectural turnings such as stair parts finials post caps and balls, I can also make bespoke artistic pieces, pens, and decorative work to your design. I replicate props for the film industry, I can make replacement parts for furniture and do restorative work. no job too small,
- [Demonstrations](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/demonstrations/) - I am able to provide Woodturning Demonstrations for your club or society My demonstrations are tailored to your needs and can be of any length. I can provide all equipment and have Public liability insurance. my evening demonstrations to woodturning clubs are normally of 2 Hours duration and have a set theme. The most popular
- [Shop](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/shop/) - Woodturning If you select one of the items listed below, you will be taken to my Etsy shop 'WonderofwoodByBen' where you will be able to make a secure purchase. Vases Bowls Pens
- [Gallery](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/gallery/)
- [Links](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/links/)
- [Blog](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/blog/)
- [About](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/about/) - As a youngster, I enjoyed repairing and making things. I also learned to play the accordion and the tuba with the school brass band. I started my working life at 15 and spent ten years with the Grenadier Guards Band performing Public duties and touring many countries but I never lost his interest in woodwork and my desire to have
- [Test Shop](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/test-shop/)
- [Sample Page](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/category/uncategorized/)
- [Blog](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/category/blog/)
- [Commissions](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/category/commissions/) - commission work
- [Links](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/category/links/)
- [Shop](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/category/shop/)
- [Yew-Tube](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/category/shop/yew-tube/)

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- [Yo Yos](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/yo-yos/)
- [Bauble](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/bauble/)
- [Segmented](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/segmented/)
- [Vase](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/vase/)
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- [Ash](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/ash/)
- [Leg](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/leg/)
- [restore](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/restore/)
- [Lathe](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/lathe/)
- [Chest of Drawers](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/chest-of-drawers/)
- [Mahogany](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/mahogany/)
- [Knob](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/knob/)
- [Thread Chaser](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/thread-chaser/)
- [Newel Post](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/newel-post/)
- [Walnut](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/walnut/)
- [Copy fingers](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/copy-fingers/)
- [Pommel](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/pommel/)
- [Acorn Finial](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/acorn-finial/)
- [Tenon](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/tenon/)
- [Bead](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/bead/)
- [cove](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/cove/)
- [Birds mouth](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/birds-mouth/)
- [Fillet](http://www.wonderofwood.co.uk/tag/fillet/)