I started woodturning in October 2019 when I went to Santa Rosa, CA for a one-week class with David Marks. In this class I learned the basics of turning but more importantly woodworking as an art form rather then just practical projects. I started collecting tools for the shop in November and came to the Long Island Woodturning Association in December. A global pandemic allowed me to focus on my skills and get more active in the group which has provided assistance, inspiration and some good friendships.
For May and June of 2023 I was able to display some of my work at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration
I was also able to be a wood turning demonstrator at the 2022 and 2023 Long Island Woodworking show.
Show and Tell – December 2023
A Christmas ornament made from maple dyed red and three pieces of yellow heart. A magnifying glass and pen made from Zebra wood.
Show and Tell – November 2023
A hollow form bowl made from Yew with a segmented ring of Douglas Fir with a cover made from four additional rings of Douglas Fir.
Show and Tell – September 2023
Four bottle stops with stainless steel inserts made with a progressive glue up of yellow heart, padauk, yellow heart followed by to angled cuts with a sliver of padauk added. The turned part gives the illusion of curved wood. The base is made with yellow heart and squares of padauk.
A live edge oak bowl with a base of Ipe and another oak bowl made with a segmented ring of douglas fir.
Show and Tell – June 2023
A black locust crotch piece with a bark inclusion and segmented ring of black walnut.
Show and Tell – April 2023
Two pieces of maple with the top being damaged live edge and a ring of black walnut on an oak base. I made a few mistakes so I glued them together to form this piece. Ok
Show and Tell – March 2023
A goblet made from a crotch piece of Locust with natural edge on top and bottom with a base of Ash with some burned rings.
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