Claude Farmer

Founder Member of Poldark Association of Woodturners. Claude is responsible for introducing woodturning to many of the current members as he is also a woodturning tutor.

Claude can be contacted on 01736 763643 or by e-mail at claude@poldarkwoodturners.co.uk


This piece is off set, with an ebony lid, and a magurah base.

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This hollow form is spalted beech, hollowed to a fine wall finish with an ebony finial and lid. An oiled finish has been applied.

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Decorative piece, the top has been burnt, ,and then spiral tool was used to give it texture.





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This is a monkey puzzle vase. It was extremely tiring hollowing it out, as the knots were hard, and the tools needed sharpening regularly


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This as a commission, for a 12 inch acorn finial made from green oak.





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A malee burr, from Australia, gives a good effect and a good finish. Sharp tools are always needed when turning burrs.