Jack was first introduced to woodturning in high school, where he created a large laminated fruit bowl and a desktop lamp. In the early 2000s, he returned to woodturning as a hobby and became actively involved in his local AAW club, eventually serving as president. In 2020, he was one of the founding members of his current club and served as its president for five years. Over the years, Jack has presented demonstrations and workshops throughout the Southeast and at several state symposiums, including the Florida Woodturning Symposium and SWAT. While he enjoys turning a wide variety of pieces, he is best known for his finely crafted boxes and hollow forms featuring embellishments and high-gloss automotive finishes.

BACK TO THE BASICS
This demo was designed with the beginner and advanced turners in mind. It will cover the basic processes of turning while concentrating on tool selection, presentation, and control to achieve clean cuts.  We will also dissect catches and run back while turning basic cuts.

DOUBLE RIM BOWL
A unique bowl using multi axes  turning technique.  Applying This process to other turning allows for unlimited creative ideas.  Turn arcs on the outside of bowls and hollow forms, turn an emerging bowl, or turn a slotted sphere.

HOBBIT HOUSE NIGHTLIGHT
This is a fun little off axes turning using a tree branch.  This turning technique can also be used to make miniature or full size bird house, Christmas ornaments for the table top or make small versions with lights to hang on your tree.