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Tag Archives: Ed Pretty
Spinning Tools
Ed Pretty’s tools are Canadian made in Langley, BC. He is a very skilled woodturner and has ventured into the world of Spinning Tools. There is more to come and we will be updating our new website as they become … Continue reading
Posted in Spinning Tools
Tagged Canadian made, drop spindles, Ed Pretty, Langley BC, Nostepinnes, Ring Distave, Spinning tools, supported spindles
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Yarn Bowls
Last but not least today is our Yarn Bowls. They come in three different sizes, small, medium and large. Yarn bowls are made from a variety of woods including, but not limited to, Big Leaf Maple, Cherry, Oak or Black … Continue reading
Posted in Spinning Tools
Tagged Ed Pretty, Lower Mainland BC spinning tools, Spinning tools, yarn bowls
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Ring Distaves and Nostepinnes
Tools no spinner should be without. Ring Distaves and Nostepinnes. There is a great post by Kim McKenna about Nostepinnes on her site. Check it out here! While you’re there, have a look around. There is a ton of stuff … Continue reading
Posted in Spinning Tools
Tagged Ed Pretty, Lower Mainland BC spinning tools, Nostepinnes, Ring distaffs, Ring Distave, Spinning tools
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Drop Spindles and Cups
Now, moving on to the Supported Spindles. Like the drop spindles, the whorls are all balanced prior to assembly and the finish is a friction polish. The “nub” or point that supports the spindle is typically the end grain of … Continue reading
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Tagged Ed Pretty, lap cups, Lower Mainland Spinning tools, Spinning tools, supported spindles, table top cups
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New Gallery Opening
Last night I attended the opening of Fluff Rentals’ new gallery, Fluff For Keeps. As galleries go this one is a bit different. Fluff Rentals offers interior design services and up until now only rented the necessary furnishings. Their target market for … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Ed Pretty, Fluff for Keeps, Fluff rentals, Granville Island, Patti Houston
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Welcome to Ed’s Woodturning
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
Posted in Welcome
Tagged AAW, Ed Pretty, Granville Island, GVWG, Mind and Matter Gallery, welcome, wood turning, woodturning
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