Much of that career was spent in the metal working and aerospace industry but fine woodworking has been a longtime interest. A transition over the past several years has allowed me to devote more and more time to woodworking, until it is now a full time commitment. While I build furniture on a commission basis, boxes of all types are of a special interest. Every piece I build begins with the selection of the finest wood available.
Boxes offer the opportunity to combine several very unique woods in one finished piece.
Whenever possible, the woods I use come from sources that are consistent with environmentally sound practices. Whether it is a jewelry box, a music box, a stationary box, or a box for other personal treasures, each box is a small piece of furniture and each piece is individually crafted and finished by hand. I have a small shop in Vancouver, Washington in which I work. I am constantly experimenting with different methods and finishes to get the best box possible. While not every experiment is a success, each one results in a better box.