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I construct segmented turnings, vases, spheres, and bowls of all wood types and sizes. It’s always an adventure as you never know what you will get from a piece of wood. I take a lot of pride and joy in my work and I love exploring with different species of woods and turned projects. The possibilities are limitless! I hope to light up your smile with a piece I’ve turned for you.— Claude
Blue Stone Inlay
How it all Started
In 2008 my wife Cheryl bought me my first lathe. The goal (hers) was for me to turn a tall bed post, four of them of course. Fast forward to 2020, work on the bed project is finally complete. You know, these things can’t be rushed. Truth is, in the beginning I did not have the right equipment and knowledge to pull off the bed project. Almost there, yet still plenty to learn.
I grew up working in construction with the love of building things made of wood, so it was no surprise that when I started turning in 2008, I was instantly hooked. Transforming a chunk of firewood into a beautiful and useful object is very satisfying.
I construct segmented turnings, vases, spheres, and bowls of all wood types and sizes. It’s always an adventure as you never know what you will get from a piece of wood. I take a lot of pride and joy in my work and I love exploring with different species of woods and turned projects. The possibilities are limitless! I hope to light up your smile with a piece I’ve turned for you.
Open Segmented Lamp
Table Lamp name: Sprial DeLIGHT
Made the cover of the Guild Journal Fall 2024 -issue N0. 36
Construction is open segmented.
- Woods used;
- Figured Maple
- Air dried walnut
- Finish is Waterlox
The Base
- Constructed with 530 segments.
- Stands 17” tall and 6 ½” in diameter at it’s widest.
- Includes a dimmable LED night light inside the base.
- Top bulb is a three way LED
The Shade
- Constructed with 504 segments
- Measures 14” diameter at the bottom and 7” at the top
Overall finished height is 29 ½”