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Hi all,
I live in the Philadelphia, PA suburbs, where my wife and I raised our 3 boys. I turned my first bowl 53 years ago, and I turned my second bowl 3 years ago. So there was a 50 year hiatus from turning during which I pursued a professional career as a geologist and focus on family. Right before the pandemic, I decided to go back to woodturning, bought a lathe and became fully absorbed in learning everything I could about turning bowls. It turned out to be a great way to spend the lockdown period of the pandemic. The only downside is my shop is in my basement, so I am envious of those who have daylight and fresh air when they turn.
I scavenge all my wood and turn mostly bowls, though some hollow forms and platters. I have had great luck in selling them in the few shows I have done and am currently in one gallery. I want to keep growing my craft, but I am keen to not turn it into a job. I am happy to be able to monetize my hobby, but I want to keep it as a hobby.
My work can be seen at www.rareearthbowls.com and I would welcome any comments and critique.
Peter
I live in the Philadelphia, PA suburbs, where my wife and I raised our 3 boys. I turned my first bowl 53 years ago, and I turned my second bowl 3 years ago. So there was a 50 year hiatus from turning during which I pursued a professional career as a geologist and focus on family. Right before the pandemic, I decided to go back to woodturning, bought a lathe and became fully absorbed in learning everything I could about turning bowls. It turned out to be a great way to spend the lockdown period of the pandemic. The only downside is my shop is in my basement, so I am envious of those who have daylight and fresh air when they turn.
I scavenge all my wood and turn mostly bowls, though some hollow forms and platters. I have had great luck in selling them in the few shows I have done and am currently in one gallery. I want to keep growing my craft, but I am keen to not turn it into a job. I am happy to be able to monetize my hobby, but I want to keep it as a hobby.
My work can be seen at www.rareearthbowls.com and I would welcome any comments and critique.
Peter
