Commissioned Table

This is a commissioned piece of soft spalted maple.  I collaborated with the customer on style of legs.  I also discussed the joining intersection and agreed on this one.  The two pieces will be used as one with 3 different looks.

Plant Stand

A longtime friend saw a plant stand I had done in the past.  She liked it but it was too tall for her.  She asked if I could do a shorter one for her.  The top and the bottom were the maximum width for my equipment.

Basswood Bowl

I cut the tree down in my backyard.  I tried to turn this basswood when it was green.  It warped.  I let it sit on the lathe until it was dry and then finished turning it. This bowl is very thin. 

Slab Tables

By harvesting a fallen maple tree, I could have lumber cut into my ideal thickness. These slabs were part of forward thinking and, as planned, they became reality after some lengthy deliberation about leg construction. The black walnut dowels added for strength and eye appeal. After discussing the bark idea with a couple sources, I attached the bark with two part epoxy. This added another level of eye appeal.

These are all sold, but I am available for commissions. 

Sandbox Toy

While visiting a friend, he asked if I could fix a toy he had. Always one for a challenge, I accepted. After fixing his toy I made improvements in strength of parts that were broken and also in mimicking looks of the real toy. My modifications seem to work well.

Ornaments

At the beginning of 2014, I walked past a display of Christmas ornaments in a big box store.  I thought why not try those.  The pieces are made of black walnut and soft maple, quite similar in style, and finished well.

Custom Chair

Recently I made a trade for an old band saw.  I took it apart and cleaned it.  The trade has opened up lots of possibilities.  This chair is the second chair I have made.  I believe it may be the best piece I have ever made to this point.  It is all black walnut; dowels are also black walnut for strength and aesthetics.

Custom Gift

This was a gift was for my daughters friend. Laura and Kevin have commented on my woodworking multiple times, so for their wedding I wanted to create a piece for them. This is a black walnut turned candle holder. It fits a typical pillar candle, or a single large one. It could also have a glass hurricane set around the candle.

Art Show

I participated in an art show this past weekend at the Abnet Farm. It was a great experience and I look forward to the next one. Thank you to all who came out.

Large Turnings

The final installation of turnings before the art sale this upcoming weekend (September 14-16th). If you'd like more information on the other artists joining me at the art sale check out the abnet farm art show blog.

We will start with two smaller pieces. Though they are small, they are special. They are made from driftwood picked up on my honeymoon. 

The next two are similar to previous pieces, where there are multiple types of wood. However, these are much larger then the previous ones. 

And to finish off, these two started out as one piece of wood, trimmed down and turned into a base with a lid. Both of these have unique and beautiful natural blemishes. 

Turnings (2)

Another installation of turnings I am creating in preparation for an art sale this fall. Contact me if you'd like an invitation.

All three solid butternut.

Three pieces of cherry and black walnut. Middle piece includes matching cover.

Black Walnut with covers.

Left, Hickory with cover. Right, Black Walnut, Maple, White Oak with cover (SOLD).

Both pieces solid applewood. 

Left turning is Teak and right is Teak and Walnut.