The Wood Turning Veteran

The Wood Turning Veteran Creating bespoke handmade pens and other woodwork pieces. Hi there. My name is Chris. I served in the Royal AIrforce for just under fifteen years.

After being medically discharged for injuries sustained I found myself really struggling with my mental health due to PTSD and anxiety. While I was resettling and coming to terms with a new life outside the military, my good friend Taff and I were introduced to woodwork and instantly fell in love. Originally, we set up the Mad Veterans Pen club, but now, with Taff taking a step back, it's time for me to stand on my own two feet and go for it. I mainly create bespoke hand made pens and small wood work projects but please feel free to contact me with any ideas. Thanks for visiting.

We will remember them.
10/11/2024

We will remember them.

Down at Kiora Hall in Stockton for the summer faire. If you're local, pop in and say hi.
20/07/2024

Down at Kiora Hall in Stockton for the summer faire. If you're local, pop in and say hi.

Having served with his majesties Royal Airforce I feel extremely privelaged to be part of the military timeline (all be ...
09/06/2024

Having served with his majesties Royal Airforce I feel extremely privelaged to be part of the military timeline (all be it a very small part). This video may be from the Americans but I had to share it as I think it highlights the pure bravery that those men from all nations went through. It sounds rediculous that sharing something on facebook would have an impact in comparison to D Day but I encourage you to watch if you can.
The words 'hero' and 'incredible' are thrown around so easily in the modern day, but please remember...this is an example of mankind at its most brutal, but at its most brave!

On June 6th, 1944 over 150,000 American soldiers and paratroopers engaged in Normandy, France with the singular mindset of eradicating a tyrannical evil the ...

Gorgeous broken heart bowl. Made to share with someone so you're always in each other's heart. Finished with Rhoose Poin...
02/06/2024

Gorgeous broken heart bowl. Made to share with someone so you're always in each other's heart. Finished with Rhoose Point Remedies lavender polish. £20 each. Contact me for details.

Had a lovely time back in the workshop today. 3 Senator click pens and 2 Sagitar twist pens made. All finished in supple...
31/05/2024

Had a lovely time back in the workshop today. 3 Senator click pens and 2 Sagitar twist pens made. All finished in supple bees wax. Loved making them. £30 each including postage.

Contact for details or if you want a bespoke one creating.

Sorry for the radio silence for a while everyone.  It's been absolutely bonkers at work,  expected a quiet half term,  t...
30/05/2024

Sorry for the radio silence for a while everyone. It's been absolutely bonkers at work, expected a quiet half term, then realised we have 3 kids haha.

New design alert incoming this weekend though.

Stay tuned and remember to share. At 150 follows, one of you lucky devil's gets a free bespoke pen.

As always, thank you for your support.

Beautiful little joy with thermometer. Love turning this. £20. Message for details
06/05/2024

Beautiful little joy with thermometer. Love turning this. £20. Message for details

It means so much to see my little business starting to grow. Remember to keep sharing and follow as I will be announcing...
03/05/2024

It means so much to see my little business starting to grow. Remember to keep sharing and follow as I will be announcing the winner of a bespoke pen at 150.

New orders in so back in the workshop this weekend.  Please contact to discuss your own bespoke pen.
03/05/2024

New orders in so back in the workshop this weekend. Please contact to discuss your own bespoke pen.

Still time to go everyone. I will be making the draw when the page hits 150 followers. Please share, comment and follow....
02/05/2024

Still time to go everyone. I will be making the draw when the page hits 150 followers. Please share, comment and follow.

Much love 🫶

Hi everyone. Just Chris here. For those of you following my page I haven't been doing it very long. That being the case in looking to expand and hopefully bring a little joy to more people.

From this I'm going to do a little giveaway. All you need to do is comment on this post tagging someone, like the page and share.

When the page gets to 150 likes I will randomly select a name from everyone who has successfully completed all three. That person will have a handmade bespoke pen made and sent to them for free (either premade already or from current stock).

Remember
1. Comment tagging someone
2. Like the page
3. Share the page

Good luck everyone!

Latest design just finished. £15 each including postage
28/04/2024

Latest design just finished. £15 each including postage

It's Weekend o'clock and that means one thing... more pen designs incoming. Keep watching.Remember that you can still en...
27/04/2024

It's Weekend o'clock and that means one thing... more pen designs incoming. Keep watching.

Remember that you can still enter the competition below for a chance to win your own custom pen made exactly to your specifications.


Hi everyone. Just Chris here. For those of you following my page I haven't been doing it very long. That being the case ...
23/04/2024

Hi everyone. Just Chris here. For those of you following my page I haven't been doing it very long. That being the case in looking to expand and hopefully bring a little joy to more people.

From this I'm going to do a little giveaway. All you need to do is comment on this post tagging someone, like the page and share.

When the page gets to 150 likes I will randomly select a name from everyone who has successfully completed all three. That person will have a handmade bespoke pen made and sent to them for free (either premade already or from current stock).

Remember
1. Comment tagging someone
2. Like the page
3. Share the page

Good luck everyone!

New business cards arrived. Love them.
23/04/2024

New business cards arrived. Love them.

Being a small business I'm incredibly pro supporting and using the products from other small businesses. I've been using...
23/04/2024

Being a small business I'm incredibly pro supporting and using the products from other small businesses. I've been using Rhoose Point Remedies on all my wood products and I have to say they are incredible. Deep varnished finish and either a smell that supports the natural woody smells of the product or adding a subtle lavender tone. Amazing for the wood and amazing for a little bit of self therapy when I need time in the workshop. I'll never use anyone else.

Northern York Gum Mallee Burr finished in gun metal for a customer. Very happy with the result. Contact for details.
21/04/2024

Northern York Gum Mallee Burr finished in gun metal for a customer. Very happy with the result. Contact for details.

A very special pen created today. This is made out of a bowls ball at the bottom then pine cones and resin on the top se...
21/04/2024

A very special pen created today. This is made out of a bowls ball at the bottom then pine cones and resin on the top sealed with mitre bond and sanded to a glass smooth 15000 grit. £20. Message for details.

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