Category Archives: General

I think I’m a Wabi Sabi Kinda Guy

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Ed Pretty

I’m a little laid up right now, so have some time to contemplate the things around me that I find “artistic”, really attractive or just plain cool. Most of it is what I consider “wabi sabi”. I’ve been tossing the … Continue reading →

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USA Shipping Temporarily Suspended

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Ed Pretty

Hi folks. I’m sorry to say that as of August 29, 2025 we will not be able to ship to the USA from our store. There will be a 35% tariff on all items we ship and we just can’t … Continue reading →

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Lee Valley Tools

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Arlene Pretty

Quite some time ago, Ed started instructing for Lee Valley tools in Coquitlam. He isn’t there all the time thankfully, he is after all retired. 🙂 He usually has a few classes every term. There is a 2 day beginner … Continue reading →

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The Roundhouse

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Arlene Pretty

Well, as I promised earlier, I would be posting about what Ed’s been up to that has kept him too busy to being doing his own posts. Well they may not be in any specific order, but you’ll be up … Continue reading →

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Back in the saddle

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Arlene Pretty

Arlene here, Ed’s wife, for those of you that don’t know me. It’s been awhile since Ed has had the time to write. Not that he has forgotten about his followers and readers, but he has been awfully busy. That’s … Continue reading →

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Making handles for your turning tools 2

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Ed Pretty

Here is the second in a three part series showing how to make inexpensive, high quality turning handles. Again, there are a few random tips unrelated to turning handles because the video is part of a “tips” presentation to the … Continue reading →

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AAW Symposium 2014

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Ed Pretty

Thought I would take a minute to show everyone the pieces I will be taking down to the AAW Symposium in Phoenix this year. This is my first time in the Instant Gallery at a symposium. These won’t be for … Continue reading →

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Collaboration with Steve Smith, Native Artist

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Ed Pretty

Over the last couple of years I have had the good fortune to be collaborating with Steve Smith, Native Artist. Steve paints traditional images however he imparts his own distinctive style in his work. I am beyond fortunate – more … Continue reading →

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The New Carbide Scrapers: an opinion

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Ed Pretty

“New” carbide scrapers is a bit of a stretch since they’ve been on the market for a couple of years at least. It’s just that they’re newer than traditional cutting tools. I thought I would enter this post because I’ve … Continue reading →

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Why I Haven’t Been Posting

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Ed Pretty

It’s been a long time since I’ve been posting steadily.  Lots of stuff has been going on and I have been turning my brains out but nothing has appeared here. Last November I mounted my first solo gallery show. It … Continue reading →

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