by Gavin Brunton | Mar 31, 2022 | Hand Made, Tools and Techniques
What is ebonised wood? Ebonising is a beautiful way to turn wood black, as the transformation happens within the wood itself rather than sitting on the surface like paint. The natural grain and texture remain visible, giving depth and character to the finish. Unlike...
by Gavin Brunton | Oct 2, 2021 | Tools and Techniques
Kelton Carver’s Jig I am passionate about buying well-designed quality tools that will last a lifetime. The Carver’s Jig by Kelton Industries is a perfect example of such a tool. I bought this carver’s jig around five years ago and have...
by Gavin Brunton | Jun 15, 2020 | Hand Made, More, Tools and Techniques
The process of making a wooden bowl Finding the wood… I’m incredibly lucky that I live on an island covered in native trees: with the coastline dotted with Pohutukawa, hidden valleys of Puriri, and Kanuka as far as the eye can see. I find most of the...
