David Condon Woodcraft Blog – Exploring Woodturning & Irish Craftsmanship

Welcome to my blog – a place to share my passion for woodturning, Irish craftsmanship, and creative living.

What started out as a reluctant business tool has become one of my favourite ways to connect with others and share what I do. In the early days, I mainly wrote about my own products — but in 2023, I decided to take a different approach. If you're curious to learn more about who I am and how I got started, feel free to visit my About Me page.

Now, this blog covers a wider range of topics, including:

Woodturning tips and studio insights
Working with native Irish hardwoods
Sustainable tree harvesting and ethical woodworking
Tool reviews and hands-on techniques
Thoughts on running a creative small business in Ireland

Whether you're a beginner, a student in one of my Woodturning Tuition sessions, a fellow maker, or just someone curious about Irish woodcraft — there’s something here for you. If you’re just getting started in woodturning, check out my post: So you want to be a Woodturner? — it’s a great place to begin. I’ve also written several follow-up posts to guide you further!

As my small business has expanded into craft supplies — partly out of necessity and partly by happenstance — I now also share updates from my Crafter’s Haven store — a one-stop-shop for ribbons, bows, gift bags & embellishments, and other creative resources. Please take a moment to visit — you might find something perfect for your next project!

New Blog Announcement!

I've recently launched a second blog: David Condon Finds. I wanted a dedicated space to share my non-woodworking content — including book reviews, health topics, product roundups, personal reflections, and Amazon Affiliate finds — without cluttering this blog’s focus on woodturning.

If you’ve enjoyed those occasional detours, I’d love for you to follow along over there too!

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