Ambrosia Maple Bowl

I got interested in woodworking in High School in Nashville, TN. I worked with a neighbor doing trim work prior to going into the Marines after High School in 1962. Just before my retirement, 12 years ago, I started with small projects on the lathe. I soon found that hand carving bowls was more enjoyable and rewarding. The wood dictates the shape in most cases, which makes it more interesting to find out what the outcome will be. I use every wood possible. Quite a bit of my wood comes from Peach State Lumber in Kennesaw, GA. I use mostly Walnut Oil for the finish. Highland Woodworking is the source for a lot of my shop supplies (including the oil).

I find woodworking to be extremely enjoyable and comforting.

An American Chestnut Bowl made from wood off a Pre-Civil War Home