Hello, I’m Tom Stratton and welcome to TOMTURNS.COM.
A number of years ago I stepped out of my ‘comfort zone’ and started making YouTube videos to document my journey through the world of woodturning. I quickly found others that were making a similar passage and who found benefit in my experiences. These were not How-To videos, in fact some could definitely be seen as How-Not-To! You can read a little more about how I got to this point on the ABOUT page.
Now, from April 2016, I am starting to bring you further content here on TOMTURNS.COM. I hope you find something of interest.
This lava inspired hollow form is dedicated to my wonderful Step-Daughter, Hannah, for graduating this week from Bristol University with her second degree, Master of Science in Vulcanology. Vulca-what?? I ... Read More
Firstly a HEART-FELT APOLOGY. In August 2016 I vanished from social media without saying goodbye. Having built up your trust via Facebook, my blog here at tomturns.com and the AcolyteTurner ... Read More
Featured Turner: Mike Waldt, In His Own Words ABOUT MIKE WALDT Full Name: Mike Waldt Year of Birth: 1951 Nationality: British (Welsh) Place of Birth: Cardiff, South Wales Where do you ... Read More
It's only a few weeks ago I was writing on social media sites telling of my excitement after ordering a shiny new Jet 3520b. After a stock shortage delay it ... Read More
Featured Turner: Sam Angelo, In His Own Words ABOUT SAM ANGELO (a.ka. The Wyoming Woodturner) Full Name: Samuel Joseph Angelo Year of Birth: 1950 Nationality: Italian. I grew up in ... Read More
I'm happy to announce that this is now sold and will be going to its new owner very soon. The new owner is a well known YouTube turner, so I ... Read More
When you have spent all your precious time on, and poured all your creative juices into a piece, don't take your eye off the ball at the last stage and ... Read More
Featured Turner: Jeff Hornung, In His Own Words. Jeff Hornung tells us his woodturning story, from car crash to creativity! ABOUT YOU Full Name: Jeffrey C. Hornung Year of Birth: ... Read More
Featured Artist: Ruth Niles, In Her Own Words. Ruth Niles explains her woodturning history and growth as an entrepreneur. ABOUT YOU Full Name: Ruth Niles Year of Birth: A long, long, long time ... Read More
Throughout June / July 2016 I am gradually adding a list of turning related books that adorn my shelves. I try to give a short review and content details with ... Read More
Following my Alien Seed Pod post and video, I have created a simplified version this week which uses a separate piece of wood for the tail. This not only speeds ... Read More
Video showing the creation of my 'Alien' Seed Pods I was invited by Woodworking Europe to take part in a collaboration event to celebrate European Maker Week (30th May to ... Read More
Featured Artist: Alan Adler, In His Own Words. Alan Adler gives an insight into his creativity in both work and play. ABOUT ALAN ADLER Full Name: Alan Adler Year of ... Read More
I started this 6" Sycamore 'pot' in early March 2016. It was hollowed using the Simon Hope Hollowing Jig to around 3mm (1/8th inch). By the end of April it ... Read More
Featured Turner: Yuval Lahav... In his own words. Yuval Lahav shares insights to his woodturning methods and inspirations. ABOUT YUVAL LAHAV Full Name: Yuval Lahav Year of Birth: 1977 Nationality: Israeli Place of ... Read More