Birmingham Plaques Bases Stands Shields and Wood Products


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What We Do

We can provide a range of different bases from round to square, we pride ourselves of our high quality workmanship.

We can cater for various sizes, and a range of different wood types.


Like all of our work our shields and plaques are made with the highest quality, again any shape and size can be aquired to suit our customers needs. Only the best materials are used, to get the best finish possible.

Woodturning is a form of woodworking that is used to create wooden objects on a lathe. Woodturning differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it. Many intricate shapes and designs can be made by turning wood.

There are two distinct methods of turning wood: spindle turning and faceplate turning. In spindle turning, the wood is fixed between 2 points. The spur center digs in to the wood and is powered by a motor. The other, a hard center or a live center may be a point or set of points in the tailstock. In face plate turning, the wood is secured with screws to a faceplate or in a chuck or jig.

The tail stock and a center may also be used for added support on large pieces with a faceplate. Most bowls, platters and many vessels are face plate turned, while, Pens, furniture legs, spindles, and some vessels are spindle turned. The method used may differ depending on the shape of the blank and the technique of the turner, and both methods may be used on the same piece.


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