Woodworking Biography: My woodworking interest began as a child watching my dad build furniture and artistic items that were displayed throughout the house. Eventually, I built some of my own furniture. The first turned project was done on his Sears Craftsman lathe with a 4 jaw independently adjustable chuck. It was a complete chess set made from Maple. I still have these pieces. In junior high, I took every shop class possible. Printing, drafting, electronics, industrial crafts and of course wood. Hobbies seemed to be the glue that bound our family. I used to turn on a ShopSmith given to me by my father-in-law. Although inadequate as a real lathe, It seems to work just well enough for me to get along. In some ways, I am challenged by it to produce the best quality from a marginal piece of equipment. I still produce products from wood in all shapes from time to time. I now have a General lathe I purchased used from a former member of the club. Woodturning has its challenges and continues to interest me with its complexity, simplicity and beauty.
