The Orkney Woodturner Michael Sinclair RPT

The Orkney Woodturner Michael Sinclair RPT Orkney based Woodturner, creating bespoke, aesthetically pleasing and tactile items from local and S
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We live in the centre of Neolithic Orkney which is a constant inspiration with its beautiful landscapes, big skies, frothing seas and majestic lochs. After a 5 year sabbatical, building our house, Michael has returned to his love of Woodturning. A self-taught wood turner with over 25 years’ experience, with an eye for the potential of natural wood he has developed a skill to enhance its natural fo

rm, shaping the pieces using the lathe and hand carving. These skills and techniques allow him to obtain the desired result, quality and finish for each piece. He also uses exotic timbers, leather and silver to embellish pieces. The nature of the timber results in a wide variety of pieces, shape, size and individuality.

02/09/2026

Another two or three coats of oil and this one will be ready for a few nails

02/09/2026

In charge of the gallery for a while today so no major turning going on. Prepping a few blanks and a bit of pyrography on yesterday’s piece. Need to keep an eye lifted for customers

Today is the first day of the art exhibition Barony Mill . A great collection of work from local artists
01/09/2026

Today is the first day of the art exhibition Barony Mill . A great collection of work from local artists

30/08/2026

Another clarinet blank with quite a covering of wax, which isn’t always a good sign

29/08/2026

Some simple decoration on this boxwood bowl. I nice change from lathe work

27/08/2026

The step jaws are great for mounting smaller blanks without being too particular. As you can see from the pencil marks at the end , it’s not that far out

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Harray
Birsay
KW172JT

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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07523244119

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