I’ve been a hobbyist woodturner for over 30 years. I enjoy making things both functional and beautiful. Every time I step in the shop, I am striving to not only create something good, but also to advance my skills and abilities.
It’s all about the wood for me. I like creating in harmony with Mother Nature. She’s supplied so much more than just a material to work with. Wood is art. My challenge is to embellish that art, using the lathe and other tools, to enhance the beauty already there. Sometimes, I also get to collaborate with insects or maybe a fungus, and we layer on top of each other’s work.
The challenge of lockdowns in 2020 became, for me, an opportunity. I cobbled together enough gear to turn an otherwise-canceled meeting into my first Interactive Remote Demo. I’ve since been able to give several IRDs to clubs around the country. Teaching (and demonstrating) are the best tools for self-improvement – I can not teach without also learning. And it is very rewarding to give back to the woodturning community that has shared so much with me.
I have the privilege of being able to turn wood in my shop and studio in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado.
Gallery
These are examples of some of my work. It is not a “product catalog”, and sometimes not very up to date. Many of these pieces are sold or unavailable. If there’s something that interests you, contact me at dave@dlwoodturning.com and we can see if the piece is available or if I have something similar that you’d like.
Mulberry Bowls
Earlier this year, a limb broke off a Mulberry tree in Mom’s yard, and she saved a couple pieces for me. My sons got a couple of these bowls for Christmas – this was a tree they both played at – there was almost always a rope swing hanging there. These bowls range from about … Continue reading Mulberry Bowls
Ash Hollow Form
Hollow Form. Ash with Turquoise inlay in a couple cracks. About 6″ tall, 4-1/2″ diameter. Lacquer finish.
Hollow Form on Stilts
Hollow form from a burl of unknown wood. Three legs or stilts of dyed walnut. It is about 4″ diameter and sits about 5″ high.
Ash Hollow Form
Ash, with a small bark inclusion. Walnut pewa repair a couple cracks. About 4-1/2″ diameter.
Sliced Ash Hollow Form
Ash hollow form, sliced and reassembled with Maple pewa. About 8″ diameter, 6-3/4″ high. Finished with walnut oil.
Ash Crotch – Sliced Hollow Form
Hollow form from an Ash crotch. Sliced and reassembled with Wenge pewa. About 7-1/2 ” diameter, 4″ high. Finished with lacquer.