Creation of fine woodturnings is a time intensive process, beginning with the acquisition of wood, either puchased or found, followed by a variety of seasoning and turning techniques which vary with the woodturning artist and the wood itself. Please, visit the following pages to view my contribution to the woodturning movement .
Small, one-of-a-kind woodturnings make great and affordable "Thank You" gifts. Can be used as ring holders. I like to use them as my guitar pick holders. This small bowl was woodturned from Curly Maple, Bloodwood, Shedua, Leopard Wood and Ebony. Top is Box Elder Burl dyed blue.
This vessel was woodturned from a Tasmanian Eucalyptus Burl. Hand carved ebony finial complements beauty of this burl.
Burl is a large knob like projection or a bulge formed along the trunk, or sometimes limbs of trees. The wood tissue within the burl is extremely disoriented and often contains many bud formations. The resulting figure is fascinating and unique.
http://www2.fpl.fs.fed.us/ please, visit this great website to learn more about Wood Anatomy Research, Wood Identification, Wood Properties and much more.World's largest research wood collection is at FPL, Forest Products Laboratory. It includes old Yale University's Samuel James Record, old Field Museum in Chicago and Madison collections.
This keepsake box was handcrafted from Shedua wood. Background of the pierced carving of tree branch is Movingui. Inside of the box is Brazilian Satinwood. Box has Ebony splines and brass hinges.
Woodturning Design http://www.woodturningdesign.com/Woodturning Design is completely reader driven and written. The magazine’s editor, Joe Herrmann, has over thirty years’ experience as a woodshop teacher and avid woodturner.
This gallery is dedicated to my father who instilled in me an appreciation for the beauty of wood, quality workmanship and attention to detail.
