Hello, my name is Simon Vowell and I am a traditional pole lathe turner, specialising in turning “spindle” products. Using a historical replica wooden pole lathe, I can not only turn modern items, but can reproduce historical replica items for all re-enactors.
I am based at Snelsmore Common Country Park near Newbury, Berkshire. This is a S.S.S.I. (Site of Special Scientific Interest) managed by West Berkshire Council. I am available at Snelsmore Common for direct sales on a Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays regularly unless otherwise committed to events.
I offer hand turned items and one to one Basic Pole Lathe "Taster" Course in green woodturning based in West Berkshire. I am also available for demonstrations (i.e. private functions / School visits / Education centres / Re-enactment etc) within a reasonable distance of Thatcham, West Berkshire to include the Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Wiltshire area's.
Please contact me for further info.
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