Monthly Archives: May 2012

Am I blue?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by yaakov

I assume that most turners at one time end up making a round hollow form. I think it has become somewhat of a “rite of turnerhood.” I have made a couple of these, but I finally made one that I … Continue reading →

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Diminishing returns – a sad reality

Posted on May 20, 2012 by yaakov

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 yaakov

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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