Scott is committed to using only windfallen or diseased native timber. The raw material is called a blank and all of the blanks are hand selected at source for their special features of grain and burrs.
The bulk of the timber is air seasoned for a minimum of 1 – 2 years, and is then transferred to a kiln to be dried further over a period of weeks. Scott normally likes to work with timber with moisture content of less than 10%; this is very acceptable for native timbers.
Scott never designs a piece before starting work on it; the form of the final design is developed through working with the particular blank and interpreting the grain. Once the basic shape is established through turning on a lathe, any decorative features are then performed. Scott not only likes his work to be visually stimulating, he also likes to arouse the sense of touch which is achieved by incorporating in-laid metals, fused glass and carving.
Once the form has been turned and finally sanded, the finishing process can begin. It is performed over a period of approximately 4 days, and involves several coats of a mixture of oils which enhance the grain of the wood whilst protecting and sealing it.
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