Tag Archives: bowl turning

Diminishing returns – a sad reality

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Ring ring. Ring ring. This is Yaakov. Yes, I do take lumber from fallen trees. What type of wood is it? You don’t know? Well….errrr….. Okay. Yes. Yes. Yes. Okay, save one big piece for me. Click. That’s how it … Continue reading →

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Getting thin with Alan Carter

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Once again, I was lucky to have another touring turner visit me here in Baltimore. Alan Carter is a multi-talented artist; a musician, fine artist, furniture maker, and turner, and he is a fun guy to boot! At the Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Mistakes happen but failing is not okay with me

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

I don’t like to fail; sure, I have made my fair share of c’s throughout my life, but borderline failures in woodworking really bother me. Here’s the case; an experiment in production bowl turning. I had trunk section of a … Continue reading →

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Turning aside

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Despite the fact that no furniture has been coming out of my shop lately, the shop has been very busy. I have a load of wood for turning that has been keeping me busy. I finally completed all the small … Continue reading →

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My day with David Ellsworth

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

For those of us who are in the lessor known ranks of wood turners, a visit from David Ellsworth is certainly a big event.  I was lucky enough to host David when he came to Baltimore a couple of days … Continue reading →

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Being thankful for the bounty

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

As the saying goes, “HaShem (G_d) works in mysterious ways.” And don’t forget “HaShem provides.” Well, HaShem as provided, and I am thankful for this week’s bounty. Baruch HaShem!(Blessed be His name) So what is the crazy man talking about? … Continue reading →

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Basic Bangle Fun

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

As most of you know, I made bangles as a part of my American Craft Council Show demonstration, so I thought I might share the technique I am using with you. I saw a Jimmy Clewes video several months ago … Continue reading →

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Knockin’ em out

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

I’ve had the chance to knock out a couple of turning projects while I wait for the lumber for my next project acclimate to my shop. Time is money and like the seven dwarves say, “I owe, I owe, so … Continue reading →

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Forced Improvisation

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

The next installment of the “Tiki Series” is complete, and this shape might be a keeper.  My inspiration for this piece once again came from the work of French artist Marc Ricourt. Now does my piece look anything at all … Continue reading →

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A little turning…. really!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

I am between commissions right now, so at times like this, I like to do some woodturning. And like most woodworkers, it is very difficult for me to throw scraps away. So when I was cleaning up the shop, I … Continue reading →

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