MIND OF A BLACK WOODWORKER IN ARIZONA

As I stand beside myself I look upon where I sit And wonder  Question my name Have I not remembered Who I am whom I was As I don’t remember the name The person I see, I can’t recall Space and time, don’t seem to fit Lost in the remembrance I seek Found in the 3rd dimension I see clearly

Wall art, Spirit Base Spirit Base, redwood burl sanctuary wall art, your mind and soul likes, Spirit Base , redwood burl sanctuary wall art, your mind and soul likes, find peace and security each every time. A special place in home where you and others can find peace love and balance, strength. Lets not forget protection, a symbolic wall hanging to center your gifts and reinforce the creation on your most desired goals for life, spirit and growth. This is my interpretation of my work for those who might find the beauty in and around our daily lives. In the beginning Starting to take form Starting to add copper The outer ring has symbols that represent Faith, Love and strength. The int rings represent the open circle of life, the begin and the questionable end. Fond in then teaching of Zen. I added four rings, that represent symbolic Hopi native american maze to enlightenment,. Once your spirit finds new ways to the center of the maze, to be given gifts, ...

Wood turning class at DuMaurier woodworking, mentored by Gerard Maurier Merchant. I really look forward to having more classes. Come join me, ask me to help with any form of turning, and if I am not aware of the topic, I'll find one whom can fill in the gap. Young student Beginning of a lidded box Mesquite natural edge bowl  I, Gerard Merchant having a class Partner Robert Hart, teaching  One on one with me Sharpening is the most important part of turning. Short videos Some viewing of sharpening From the young to those in my age category, lets learn new things together. Leave me a post, or email me @ g.merchant@live.com taking request for topics, and classes.

The making of  a cribbage board, our first one, we ever made. I thought I would share the adventure.        In this story, it begins with the wood used for the board itself. I fellow can into our woodturners meeting, and then he came b y my shop with a couple pieces Arizona salvage mesquite boards. Here is a little insight in how I went about creating a jig, ( in-which may need a little more tweaking). Click here to visit the page I went to for the pattern and layout, along the plans for a simple jig. this is sample board made by hand. Supplied by the fellow supplying the wood.  These orignal boards are being used as a refferance. Here I am drilling the spacers.  I use pre-finished plywood. I found it to be under sized. I suggest  that check too insure a full 1/4" thickness. It a little funny. That the rod used here, i never measured the diameter, I grabbed a drill bit. That turned out to be perfect. After all was drilled, I check...

Lets just say it has been awhile. The last time  I turned anything, was a demonstration at our Desert  Woodturng Roundup in February. Well just completed it turning today.  Bermese Rosewood ring box 7.75 tall x 2.625 & weights is 1.2 bls. Starting the finishing. The finish is hand rubbed on for natural low sheen. This keepsake Box has a perfectly snug fit.

Favorite lathe chisels  Gallery DuMaurier Bainbridge Pear, Big Leaf Maple Burl, Buckeye Burl& Box Elder Setting Nichols lathe Fresh Olive  Entering two of my works in two Arizona shows Pen and pencil set Buffalo horn and Ivory GOT IRONWOOD

Wow I can not express the excitement I am enjoying in the creation of this piece. The final is a donated scrap of ivory, hooray. I have never turned ivory before. Truly something special. This vessel, is a song ebony and ivory. With bloodwood ( may represent blood once spilled). Ivory is for purity and a change of sadness. Ebony, once known in ancient Egypt as farrows gold. For me I find that I like the depth of this gaboon ebony, black is also known to  absorb the negativity of evils.         I like the thought of it.                                         This is story about the spirit of joy, housing the special meanings, you wish to keep near. Stay tuned for the next update, there are few more surprises, inside and out, Wow I can't wait. Turning Ivory