Jim Givens
 

A wood shop class in high school sparked my interest in woodturning at
an early age. After a “time out” to go to college, raise a family and
pursue a career as an investment counselor, I finally got back to
woodturning. The Glendale Woodturning Guild has helped re-kindle my
interest and improve my skills. In addition to seeing the finished
product, my rewards come from the artistic challenge, the beauty of the
grain, and aroma of the wood. I’ve enjoyed turning a wide variety of
pieces, including bowls, pens, bracelets, hats, boxes, and even a rocket
ship.

 


Walnut & Purpleheart
February 2012
Maple & Cocobolo
April 2012 Challenge Winner

Maple
July 2011
Ash
February 2012

Alder, Walnut, Holly & Purpleheart
June 2011
Box Elder
June 2011

Apricot
May 2011
Cocobolo & Redheart Toast Stix
June 2011  Contest winner

Walnut & Ash Finished in Black leather dye
April 2011
Poplar
May 2011

Maple & Padauk
March 2011
Oak & Mahogany
March 2011

Redwood
February 2011
Walnut & Maple
July 10

 


Maple
July 10
Maple
July 10

Manzanita Burl & Ebony
February 10
Oregon Walnut
May 10

First Segmented
Red Cedar, Maple and Purpleheart
October 09
Contest winner
December 09

Redwood Burl
December 09
Manzanita Burl

Cocobolo
September 09
Carob
 

September 09
Walnut
August 09

Magnolia with Fruitwood Stain
July 09

Norfolk Island Pine
July 09

Double Box in Walnut & Carob
November 08
Walnut
February 09

Black Acacia, Spalted Maple & Ebony
July 08
Zebra Wood, Maple & Ebony
July 08
 
Red Cedar & Ebony
February 09

Aroma Jar is made for containing spices and other aroma producing materials.
This beautiful natural edge burl measures 5 3/4 X 3 3/4 and is finished with CA glue and Lacquer

This carved bowl is made from Red River Birch.  It was hand carved with spiral edges and finished with Salad Bowl Finish.  It measures 6 3/8 X 2 1/2.
This urn is made from California Buckeye Burl with an Ebony Finial.  It measures 9 X 4 1/4.  It is finished with CA glue and Lacquer.