William Wood-Write Ltd.

We're moving!

William Wood-Write is moving to a new location in the south end of Guelph. Our website will remain open throughout the move, and we'll still be available by phone and email 📱

📦Shipping available until Tuesday, June 9; resumes June 15
🛒 In-store shopping and order pick-ups available until Friday, June 5; resume June 15

Our new address will be:
570 Southgate Drive, Guelph, ON N1G 4P6

We appreciate your patience during our transition

Fun Fact:

Our handmade Rainbow Stack pen blanks cure in the pressure pot 3 seperate times to acheive this colour block

🛒 Limitted Quantities. Grab them at Penblanks.ca

This striking vessel was made by our customer, Clark Downey. You keep surprising us with incredible pieces!

👋Comment photos of your recent work below to share what you're up to

What 4 species of blanks would make up the perfect pen blank bundle for you? 👀

💬Tell us below!

PREMIUM BOX THEMES START JUNE 1ST

🔥June Theme: BUILT FOR HIM🔥

We’re kicking off our ALL-NEW monthly themed Premium Woodturners Subscription Boxes with a box built around masculine projects, premium materials, and Father’s Day-worthy builds

If you’ve been waiting to try the Premium Box… THIS is the month to jump in

⚡ Only $79/month
⚡ FREE shipping anywhere in Canada
⚡ New surprise theme every single month

Don’t miss the very first themed release, click photo for link to website

Do you have the tools to make a bottle stopper?

Here's what you'll need:

1. Bottle stopper mandrel 3/8 16 tpi
2. Threaded bottle stopper insert (BS-INS-10PK) or drill/tap set
3. Jacobs chuck or drill chuck
4. 33/64 drill bit
5. 2-part epoxy
6. Bottle stopper blank + kit

🎨3 ways to use mica powder in your shop:

1. Traditional casting with resins + pressure pot
2. Turning embellishments: mixing mica + 2-part epoxy for filling holes
3. Finishes: add a pinch of mica to friction polish or oils for a shimmery finish

Ready to try turning rings?

Here's how:

1. Attach ring blank to a scrap block held in lathe chuck, using double sided tape
2. Support with live center in the tailstock
3. Turn the blank into a circle, then drill the inside diameter of the ring core
4. Remove the blank and glue in core using epoxy
5. Mount on a 7mm mandrel with plastic ring bushings and turn down remainder and finish

How to properly hold your chisel:

1. Keep the tool handle anchored against your body
2. Let the tool rest do its job (keep the tool supported by the tool rest)
3. Start with light cuts (hallow passes, listen to the cut rather than pushing harder)
4. Match the tool to the job (round cutters = sweeping cuts, square = roughing)