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Intricate carved wooden furniture detail, Baroque style.

Acanthus Moulding

Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more than any other, showing up

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Blue knitted shawl with dragon-shaped pin.

Dragon Brooch

Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of wearing scarves when she braves

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Woodworking drill bits in organised storage box.

Kurt’s Clinic

Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making peppermills. Even whenI go slow,

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Silver hoop earrings displayed on wooden stand.

Whale Tails

Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the beginning of last year, I

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Woodturning on a lathe with tool.

Turned Tool Handles

Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club, SW Washington Woodturners, Kathleen Duncan

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