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has been a hobby of mine since grade school. Over the years I have had several
jobs making custom furniture. However, since the mid 80's my passion has
changed mainly to woodturning.
I work mostly with burls, crotch wood or any highly figured hardwood,
domestic or exotic. A burl is a genetic disorder that causes a growth
on a tree. The resulting grain pattern is outstanding. A crotch is the
intersection of a branch to the trunk or another branch, or where two
trunks join. The grain pattern here is unique also. Wood as a media, unlike
stone or canvas, gives off a warm feeling and sort of asks to be touched.
My work is sanded as fine as 2000 grit and finished with a coat or two
of tung oil.
I
also make custom snare drums, and offer antique restoration parts and
more unique turnings in my Gallery.
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