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Hi, My name is Tony Southey. I took up woodturning as a hobby in 2004 after seeing a demonstration by Kent Branch AWGB at a local saw mill. I turn as a hobby in my retirement and most of my work gets given to friends and family. A small amount is exhibited twice a year at the Friars in Aylesford at the AWGB branch Exhibitions where some of my items are for sale. I prefer to turn mostly English hardwood such as Beech, Elm, Yew, Sycamore, Oak, Cherry and Apple.
Living in the heart of Kent in the village of Detling there is never a shortage of obtainable timber from local farmers and land owners. We also have a number of tree surgeons in the vicinity that can supply the needs of wood turners. I don’t turn treen or utility items preferring to make things that are tactile and pleasing to the eye.
I became a member of the AWGB Kent Branch in September 2003, and learnt so much from the members there. It is my belief that you cannot take without giving back, I therefore became a member of the committee and now organize the program for the twice monthly meetings. In 2010 the Kent Branch changed it's title to The Kent Woodturners
Should you wish to contact me about anything concerning this website, please contact me at
anthony_southey@btinternet.com
