Dave Regester

I have been turning full time since 1974.  I only use English hardwoods  as there are so many beautiful timbers grown here and I am concerned that timbers sourced from abroad may not be sustainably harvested.  Most of my production is of useful pieces such as salad bowls, platters and chopping boards for kitchen ware shops notably David Mellor and Divertimenti. I also turn pieces on private commission, often to commemorate trees that their owners have had to have felled.

I also supply galleries such as the Devon Guild of Craftsman in Bovey Tracey, and Lantic Gallery both in Devon. For these I like to make one-off pieces such as the Trunnion boxes illustrated and pieces which exploit the natural features of the wood.

I also teach both in my own workshop and at West Dean College in West Sussex and demonstrate to woodturning clubs at home and abroad.

I have written 5 books on the subject and countless articles for "Woodturning" magazine.