<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Dorking Turnery]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a local craftsman working mainly with English woods to create beautiful objects for the home. Commissions taken..]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:23:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A new name for my workshop - Surrey Hills Woodturning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having moved to a new workshop (and home) in the Surrey Hills, I thought it appropropriate to change the name of the business.  Along with a new name there is as completely new workshop - much more spacious and set in an 18th century oak barn. There are now three lathes for learners, a comprehensive dust extraction system and a new, comfortable seating area for briefings and breaks. Coming soon are going to be season-specific project lessons such as Christmas trees and (Easter) egg cups.]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/a-new-name-for-my-workshop-surrey-hills-woodturning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9cf13acdf183e0230dc2fa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:11:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_a90274629d5f4678a350fefd166b7290~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[the Dorking Turnery's first two days course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gareth did two full days giving him a thorough introduction to woodturning this week. He made a honey drizzler, a bud vase and a yew apple using spindle turning and an ash bowl. He made sure he listened carefully and showed great skill development. He left a very kind and positive review on Google as well, which I really appreciate. I understand he would like to come back and he will be most welcome.]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/the-dorking-turnery-s-first-two-days-course</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998e9d49afabca1d146abe4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:18:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_eb4cf228d81a4e6c973ba837847f59fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two great lessons for four great turners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people visited the workshop this week and had great success in their first turning experiences. I'm really enjoying starting people off in their turning journey. Who now where they will get to and what they will achieve? Great things, I suspect.]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/two-great-lessons-for-four-great-turners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697695cbc49694b2d18b9674</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:29:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_16a0421a9e834367aee9e4fd069b539a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A repeat customer]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love repeat customers! We already have an understanding of what I can do to help  and what I need to fulfil their needs. So I am much more likely to achieve a good result quickly and economically, to the satisfaction of all involved. These are six more ceremonial gavels for a charitable organisation. (I've already supplied 19). They're made of Newtonia wood  which takes a beautiful gloss shine, and is dense and tough. Perfect for these. Don't they look handsome? How can I help you?]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/a-repeat-customer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e5ef6fd609d18ae3ea4aa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:46:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_4108308b3b3b42129572bdc0aec4790b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little and large]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a case of 'little and large' at The Dorking Turnery this week. Two really interesting jobs, a trophy which has a broken peg holding a sterling silver oar, from 1931, and an oak finial for a windmill near me. The windmill is apparently the last working wind powered sawmill in the country. The trophy part is about 15mm, the finial about 1.1m! I feel proud to be part of both  restorations What could I repair or make for you? I'm your local woodturner!]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/little-and-large</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6936e73f7dbf00d525d9b2a4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:10:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_e23c40b1fe9a4a0b9ecde4f09065bb7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New! I have been awarded the Certificate in woddturningl]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am very proud to have finished the Worshipful Company of Woodturners Certificate in Woodturning. Over four weekends in Hartlepool, four...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/new-i-have-been-awarded-the-certificate-in-woddturningl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688530daec4f2b3188a326a4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:57:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_3cfd44bbfd824874a77c3bec0f460373~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An anniversary lazy susan]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was asked if I could make a lazy Susan for an anniversary gift (a lazy Susan is a rotating turntable to go on the dinner table so...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/an-anniversary-lazy-susan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68852d3eec4f2b3188a3247a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:41:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_8430deb6ae7a4fe7bbecb99a8153e108~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tuneful comission]]></title><description><![CDATA[My strangest comission (so far - there are even more interesting ones in development!) has been for a custom handle for a piano tuning...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/a-tuneful-comission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683a11fed49a51fec82ca712</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 20:32:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is waste wood?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I make a point of using mainly 'waste wood' - I mean wood that would otherwise be left to rot, chipped or burned. Almost all of it comes...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/what-is-waste-wood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bdf77fbd5fc27b205a47ed</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:26:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_2236de07395240c6b6166a1da2c70169~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pagoda boxes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Woodturning, anything with a lid is called a box. I've been studying with Jason Breach, an internationally known box maker, and have...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/pagoda-boxes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a0835ea03a49258da1646f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:54:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new leg for an old chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was contacted by Tony who's family had a chair which was much loved for many years. once leg had severe woodworm damage. This made it...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/a-new-leg-for-an-old-chair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6765cbde414039a202cc5dcd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:14:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA['woven' clock and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've been experimenting with a technique new to me, often called 'weaving' wood. It involves cutting and recutting wood to achieve this...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/woven-clock-and-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63583ae48406498991713b94</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:42:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_82dc0f2d0ffd4826bea0dfafd311dacb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's snowman time!]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, I've tried making snowmen. And I really enjoy it. Sometimes with two parts, sometimes three, always a carrot for a...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/it-s-snowman-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63540eab7573ffd7fc33ff9a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 15:43:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_e3cd7b9eccec419c8fc98ea7f2d73776~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_849,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Something different - recaning a chair seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was contacted via the Dorking Repair Cafe to ask if I could recane a chair seat. I had a look and agreed, on the understanding that I...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/something-different-recaning-a-chair-seat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6171d8148bbe8b00158b5581</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:34:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_ce95dad686a3483eb6b4778a04fe91f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A utility turning - for a classic car tyre pump]]></title><description><![CDATA[I belong to a 'mens shed' - a sort of club or workshop where men can gather and support each other while carrying out crafts especially...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/a-utility-turning-for-a-classic-car-tyre-pump</link><guid isPermaLink="false">614e1a666e65c7001767e3da</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_49b8a0b3ed5f429b9cf7940828b9a3f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[I responded to a request on FB for suggestions of unique gifts for \Mothers day by sending a link to my website.  Rachael very kindly...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/a-new-commission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6043ae0030cce0001534ad27</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:51:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_5627c4430250400bae49fe0d09d0cd16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new bowl finished!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I finished a new bowl today. I thought I'd share a bit of the story behind it. I was walking in Polesden Lacey National Trust house last...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/a-new-bowl-finished</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603be6c75573b50017eff74d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:03:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc1705_90fdab5eb9e14e96a2f294cad7a4984b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More products added]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excited to have added more products over the last few days. More bowls, wooden fruit, boxes and more Christmas trees. I really enjoyed...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/more-products-added</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6038a2badf7ee3001717c6fd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:30:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dorking Turnery goes live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 8 years of woodturning, I have finally decided to have a website.  If you are reading this then thank you for visiting!  I hope you...]]></description><link>https://www.surreyhillswoodturning.com/post/the-dorking-turnery-goes-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6030ff35dab31200177f9873</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:35:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>cornishglenn</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>