Category Archives: Welcome

Welcome page.

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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How I got here from there

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Ed Pretty

On my welcome page I commented that I got started as a turner when I was 9 years old. To some that might seem a bit improbable but you would have to know the environment in which I grew up. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Ed’s Woodturning

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Ed Pretty

Welcome everyone. My Name is Ed Pretty. I have been a woodturner since the age of 9 when my father introduced me to the craft. I began to take the craft seriously at the age of 39 when a few of … Continue reading →

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