Woodturning by Richard Findley
The Turner’s Workshop is a small business owned and operated by Richard Findley from his workshop in Wigston, Leicestershire. Specialising in bespoke hand turning of everything from one-off prototypes to small production runs for the woodworking trade and general public.
Customers include:
- Furniture makers & restorers
- Carpenters & joiners
- Shopfitters
- Builders
- Architects
- General public
This website shows a small snapshot of the wide range of work that I am able to undertake. All items are made to order, by hand, which means that the finest quality craftsmanship is guaranteed. I do not use automatic copy lathes and specialise in small production runs and prototyping from a single item to 100 or more on my Wadkin RS8 lathe.
Having spent 12 years as a joiner and been involved in the shopfitting trade before becoming a full-time woodturner, I am able to offer expert advice on all aspects of woodworking, including the correct use of different timbers, preparation, working properties and care of finished products.
I am an established demonstrator on the circuit and am happy to demonstrate at clubs and shows. I have demonstrated at some very prestigious events including international seminars in the UK, Ireland and the USA. Take a look at the demonstration page for more information.
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I try to be as environmentally conscious as possible in all aspects of my business. I have recently invested in a briquette machine to turn my wood shavings into briquettes that can be burned on open fires, log burners, fire pits and chimineas, reducing the amount of waste that I send to landfill and providing an eco-friendly and cost-efficient fuel for people to heat their houses. Find out more on the briquettes page.
I also stock a range of high-quality consumables for the woodturner including:
- Chestnut finishes
- Treatex Hardwax oil
- Rhynogrip abrasive
- Sanding accessories
- Much more!
Member of the Register of Professional Turners