At 12 years old, my folks sent me to stay with my Grandfather while they went to Hawaii for their second honeymoon. By day 4, my Grandfathers patience was wearing a little thin, and to keep me occupied, he introduced me to his Shopsmith wood lathe. He mounted a 4x4 piece of Redwood fence post on it, showed me his set of gouges and skews, and "turned" me loose. I made a lamp base that he helped me to wire, and fit a halo and lampshade on. The poor lamp base was slightly rounded on the bottom, and it fell over easily. But it stayed in our family for 30 years!!
I continued to dream of having my own shop for 45 years, until 2012 when I finally realized my dream. I built a small shop, and filled it with a fine lathe (Powermatic 3520). The tools that now fill the shop allow me to make just about anything I can set my mind to.
Thru my friendship with Kevin & Gail of Gurian Instruments in Seattle WA (https://www.gurianinstruments.com), I offer beautiful inlay images of Hummingbird, Orca, Fungi Perfecti Corporate Logo Mushroom (With permission) and Schooner on my round boxes and Urns.
Robin's Turn- Woodturning from the Forests of the NW
I also use Tribute Coins and other types of coins from the Washington Mint to inlay into the tops of my Boxes. There are MANY coins available. If you have a loved one who served in the Armed Forces there are lots of options, as well as First Responders, Religious and Sport coins of all kinds. Please ask or inquire at robinsturn@comcast.net
