This is the fist ring I have turned on a lathe. Fun project and is a challenge. Made from pecan wood.

Watched many video to do this. Also used the wood turners magazine article.

Gary Installed new Tires on his 18 inch Jet Band Saw

Installing these tires on ths band saw is one of the bigest struggles in my life. Required super strength and a special technique. This is the third set. I had to boil the belts in water to soften to allow me to install them.

Mesquite vase by Gary

Mesquite wood bowl composed of three intesecting branches

Honey Locus bowl and Mesquite Vase

Made these two items recently. Got sick for the heat while turning them.

Pecan Wood statue

I turned this piece from Pecan wood and stained it with pecan stain. I then put lynseed oil and shellack on it. The piece included the pith so their is cracking in areas which I will later fill with some time of filling. I will wait to the cracking has finished before filling

Two new mesquite boxes

Just finished these two boxes. Linda's recent flower purchase as a back drop.