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Gary B. Maiden I discovered Woodturning by pure accident. In 2000 my father received a wood lathe for father’s day. He and I scraped out a thick chunky bowl. Though it was crude, we thought it was the Mona Lisa! At that time I had to travel back home (Harlan KY) to play with the lathe. Finally in July of 2001 I purchased a Delta bench top lathe. After I was convinced I was hooked, in the spring of 2002 I sold my fishing boat and purchased my Stubby 750. Through attending classes, watching videos, books and being a member of LAW I have improved my skills and strive to learn more. There is nothing more satisfying than taking a piece of fire wood and making a beautiful piece of ART!!!

Cherry	Walnut
Small box, Tulipwood and Ambrosia Maple.	Natural edge Chinese Elm, from the ice storm of 2003.
Chinese Elm, from the ice storm of 2003.	Maple, from the ice storm of 2003.
Honey Locust, from the ice storm of 2003.	Honey Locust, from the ice storm of 2003.
Bradford Pear, before turning.	Bradford Pear vessel.
Ash	Woodturning is DANGEROUS! This explosion cost me a trip to the ER, 9 stitches, 2 black eyes and a scar on my forehead. If not for my glasses, maybe an eye?