I only started turning in earnest about two years ago, but I have been around wood all my life, since my father was a builder. I worked in carpentry from a young age and also operated all types of woodworking tools. I aquired a 1948 Shopsmith as my first lathe but only piddled with it before retiring and moving to Tennessee. I came in contact with the club through a display at the fairgrounds and called Jim Bentley who directed me to a meeting. I loved the things others were making and vowed to learn to do the same.

I’m not THERE yet!