I was born and brought up, and lived most of my life, on the Black Isle in the Highlands of Scotland. Before I went to school I wanted to be a carpenter, but the education system deemed that I was much better suited for something else so I became an engineer, and eventually ran my own business based in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.
When I had to retire due to illness, (which turned out to be an allergy to caffeine) I started doing woodturning.
Eventually I met and married a wonderful lady from Penzance in Cornwall where I now live. I love working with my hands, especially with wood, and to know that others take pleasure in what I make gives me great satisfaction. As I am retired I do not have to rely on what I make to earn a living, but I try to price my work as if I do. There are people who do rely on it so I feel it would be very unfair of me to undercut them.
Thank you for looking at my shop, I hope you like what you see.

To all those who have purchased an item and left me such fabulous feedback. A very big thank you. I do not ask for feedback but it is lovely to get it, it gives such a warm glow of satisfaction. Enjoy your purchase.