My journey in woodturning.https://turningbytes.com/https://turningbytes.com/blog/a-patchwork-of-wood-crafting-this-segmented-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/a-patchwork-of-wood-crafting-this-segmented-bowl/This bowl is a bit different from my usual turnings, and it was a really rewarding project to complete. It\'s made using a segmented turning technique, where I join together many small pieces of different woods to create a larger blank. Then, I turn that blank on the lathe to reveal the final shape.Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/a-symphony-of-wood-and-sapphire-spalted-maple-meets-electric-blue-resin/https://turningbytes.com/blog/a-symphony-of-wood-and-sapphire-spalted-maple-meets-electric-blue-resin/This bowl is a masterful blend of nature's raw beauty and the vibrant artistry of resin. Crafted from a piece of apple from my firewood collection and resin, it invites the eye to explore a stunning dialogue between organic wood and a deep, lustrous blue resin.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/cedar-resin-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/cedar-resin-bowl/Salvaged a cedar bowl with some resin to stabilize the rotten parts.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/cherry-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/cherry-bowl/Started from an 8"x4" blank. Finished with Waterlox Original and wax.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/cherry-woods-warm-embrace-recent-bowl-turnings-3/https://turningbytes.com/blog/cherry-woods-warm-embrace-recent-bowl-turnings-3/There's a profound beauty in working with wood that carries its own history. Cherry wood, with its rich, warm hues and inviting grain, is a particular favorite,Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/embracing-natures-design-a-stunning-apple-wood-live-edge-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/embracing-natures-design-a-stunning-apple-wood-live-edge-bowl/This apple wood bowl is a prime example, showcasing a captivating live edge that runs along its undulating rim. It's a piece that feels as if it was discovered, rather than entirely crafted.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/for-sale-in-a-real-store/https://turningbytes.com/blog/for-sale-in-a-real-store/Great news for art enthusiasts and supporters of local craft! My hand-turned wood pieces are now featured at Finder's Keepers Corner, a unique local shop in BerWed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/maple-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/maple-bowl/Species: Ambrosia or Silver Maple Dimensions: 10" x 4" Finishes: Two coats of Tried and True Varnish Oil for a natural looking finish. Tooling: Standard bowlTue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/natural-edge-cedar-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/natural-edge-cedar-bowl/My first natural edge bowl started from an Eastern Red Cedar log. This was a challenging piece to turn and finish. The Osmo PolyX finish is remarkable. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/natures-abstract-art-a-spalted-maple-bowls-striking-character/https://turningbytes.com/blog/natures-abstract-art-a-spalted-maple-bowls-striking-character/The defining characteristic of this bowl is the prominent spalting. Nature's artistry is on full display here, with intricate, web-like formations of dark lines weaving across the light, golden-amber tones of the maple wood.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/natures-abstract-art-a-spalted-wood-vase-2/https://turningbytes.com/blog/natures-abstract-art-a-spalted-wood-vase-2/This spalted wood vase is a captivating piece showcasing the unique beauty of wood turned on a lathe. It highlights the striking abstract patterns created by naThu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/natures-artistry-meets-modern-craft-a-resin-and-pinecone-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/natures-artistry-meets-modern-craft-a-resin-and-pinecone-bowl/There's a unique satisfaction in transforming natural elements into something entirely new, and this Christmas-inspired resin and pinecone bowl is a perfect exaTue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/pens-all-around/https://turningbytes.com/blog/pens-all-around/Penmaking is a lot of fun!Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/saturating-the-grain-why-polymerized-tung-oil-is-my-favorite-for-spalted-wood/https://turningbytes.com/blog/saturating-the-grain-why-polymerized-tung-oil-is-my-favorite-for-spalted-wood/When you're working with spalted wood, you're working with a collaboration between nature and the craftsman. Spalting—the colorful zoning caused by fungi duringThu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/spalted-maple-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/spalted-maple-bowl/Species: Soft Maple Dimensions: 10" x 6" Finishes: Sutherland Welles Polymerized Tung Oil Tooling: Standard bowl gougesTue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/the-beauty-of-the-imperfect-turning-a-wild-grain-white-ash-bowl/https://turningbytes.com/blog/the-beauty-of-the-imperfect-turning-a-wild-grain-white-ash-bowl/There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you mount a piece of wood on the lathe and realize you aren't just turning a shape—you're revealing a story.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/turning_bytes-on-instagram/https://turningbytes.com/blog/turning_bytes-on-instagram/I created an Instagram account to better connect with fellow woodturners and woodworkers. I had been primarily getting inspiration from people on Youtube, but ISun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://turningbytes.com/blog/unveiling-the-mystery-wood-a-woodturners-journey-with-a-hollow-form/https://turningbytes.com/blog/unveiling-the-mystery-wood-a-woodturners-journey-with-a-hollow-form/As I share with you my latest woodturning project: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Turning Bytes (@turning_bytes) I'm eager to hear your thFri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT