Tag Archives: Ed Pretty

Ring Distaves and Nostepinnes

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Ed Pretty

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 →

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Drop Spindles and Cups

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Ed Pretty

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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New Gallery Opening

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Ed Pretty

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 →

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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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