Here are My Woodturnings!
by Fred Mott
Klamath Falls, OR
Note: click any picture to see a larger version.
I've been turning for approximately two and a half years.
I had wanted to learn how to turn wood on a lathe for years. I looked at numerous DVD's on turning; however I realized I would need hands on training, or I would never get anywhere attempting to produce something beautiful. I looked at schools throughout the country. Most of them had nice facilities, but they were "classroom" style instruction where there was five or more students being taught at once. I quickly determined that I would not receive a lot of personal instruction for what the schools cost. I searched for two months for an experienced wood turner that would teach "one on one" and who knew "how to teach" I also needed an instructor that would not be too expensive. I found Wayne Loveless in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
I spoke with Wayne a number of times on the phone and through emails. I felt comfortable enough to make a commitment to spend five days with Wayne teaching me. During that time I learned about different lathes, tools, and woods. Wayne showed me how to take wood from a fallen tree to produce a beautiful bowl on the lathe. Also, how to make "boxes", ornaments and numerous other items.
Wayne Loveless turned out to be an excellent instructor. Especially for me as a beginner. I learned more than I ever expected. It was a costly investment for me to travel from Oregon to Chattanooga, Tennessee, however it was worth every dime! I received a giant jump start on my wood turning.
Here are a few photos of my woodturning.
Pictured above is a snowman. The body is Maple and the hat is Walnut.
I turned this baseball bat out of a piece of Maple.
I made these boxes from Myrtlewood (from the Oregon Coast).
These are clocks made from Yellowheart, Purpleheart, African Padauk, and Eastern Maple.
This rolling pin is made from Purpleheart, Yellowheart, African Padauk, Wenge and Hard Maple.
I turned this clock from Pistachio wood.
The pens shown above (left to right) are Cocobolo, Zebrano, Yellowheart and African Padauk.
The two vases shown above and below are Myrtlewood (common to the Oregon Coast).
You can email Fred at
fred_mott@msn.com
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