There are only a limited number of sources of suitable wood for turning lacemaking bobbins. As we only use small pieces in relatively low volumes the larger timer suppliers are not too interested in our custom. Therefore we tend to refer back to old faithfuls when we need new material. Stuart Johnson, as well as being my Tutor, is also able to provide a suitable range of lacemaking bobbin blanks. I called into see him the other day to see what was currently available and to get an up to date price list.
Stuart took my down to the workshop at the end of his garden – he is a bit like a gnome hiding away down there! He was kind enough to send me off with a pile of different timber off-cuts and odd pieces that he couldn’t use. Some will need to be converted on the bandsaw into lacemaking bobbin blanks before turning, but there should be plenty to keep me going for a while and I can experiment with some new timbers at the same time.
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