Jim tells us "turning wood on a lathe features the combination of exacting precision and wildly random freedom. The form of each piece develops as the wood is exposed on the lathe."
Most of Jim's pieces are turned from green wood, then allowed to dry, shrink & crack. The pieces are then turned again.
He has a particular liking for Monkey Puzzle & Yew but enjoys other 'Whidbey finds' such as various fruit woods, oak & maple.
Finishes vary but most commonly are safe for food use; they may be a combination of shellac, pure tung oil & beeswax. Occasionally stains or dyes might be used, but the natural colors & contrasts of the wood normally provide remarkable color options on their own.
"I'm attracted to the endless variations of knots, stains, & bark inclusions."
Most of Jim's pieces are turned from green wood, then allowed to dry, shrink & crack. The pieces are then turned again.
He has a particular liking for Monkey Puzzle & Yew but enjoys other 'Whidbey finds' such as various fruit woods, oak & maple.
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