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I have always had an interest in working with wood but didn’t really seize the opportunity until I retired from the working world.  Now that I have time on my hands, I have really started to have some fun with wood. 

 

I had some good coaching early on from a turner named Alvin Snow from Ladysmith and the continued help from a friend, John Noble who was the industrial arts teacher at our local high school. 

 

On a trip to New Zealand, I was able to spend a couple of hours with Rick Taylor at his Kauri Gallery in Dargerville. He was most helpful with ideas on finishing. 

 

Birdhouses took up my time for awhile. It is fun to make them and I enjoy having them around the yard. Check them out !

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Lately I have been dabbling with a new scroll saw as well as making bandsaw jewel boxes.

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This year I plan to learn Intarsia techniques so keep an eye out for some new projects!