Author: Simon Varney

Vice President of Wells Wood Turning & Finishing

Wooden Rolling Pins Bursting with Whimsy and Wonder

Whimsical mermaids. Wonderful birds. Bursting sunflowers. These rolling pins with laser engraving have been custom-designed by Elaine Diamond at Vermont Pottery Works. Elaine has laser engraved these patterns onto selected hardwood rolling pins from Wells Wood Turning & Finishing. The patterns are ingeniously transferred to plates, platters and cups upon rolling out the clay. Elaine… Read more »

Ho-Ho-Ho and a Jolly Ol’ 18 Inch Mini-bat Made in Maine

Question: What do you get when you paint Santa Clause on an 18 inch mini-bat from Wells Wood Turning? Answer: The Cooperstown Santa Company! (Yes, that’s the same Cooperstown that hosts the National Baseball Hall of Fame.) Owner Tracy Jeanne and her elves help your Santa dreams come true by personalizing mini-bats and balls with… Read more »

Youth Groups Swing for the Fences

We were pleased to support the Congregational Church of East Sumner by providing 18 inch mini-bats this summer. The bats were a hit with visiting Youth Groups who signed each other’s bats to create personalized mementos. Thanks for the letter, Cynthia. Each year, the church gives a small gift to the groups to remind them of their… Read more »