A large salad bowl made in the "segmented turning" technique, where many pieces of wood are fitted together into rings and stacked to create a blank. This blank is then turned and shaped to reveal the intricate patterns. This bowl is made from American Black Cherry and Curly Maple with Walnut accents. The exterior is finished in a food save tung oil varnish, and the interior with several coats of all natural walnut oil. Care is simply rinsing and wiping with paper towel. The oils from the salad dressing will keep the interior finished. Don't use dish soap, and DEFINITELY don't put it in the dishwasher!
The bowl measures 12 inches across and 5 inches high. Wall thickness is approx. 1/4 inch.
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Jim has been a professional woodworker for 25 years. He brings an MFA in theater scenic design, several years as an architectural and furniture restorer, a love of adventure and a good sense of the eclectic to his work and designs.
Alex Kelly
For Alex's Living RoomMichael Collector
For Nakashima-Inspired Conoid ChairThis project took longer than expected, he did explain what happened to cause this. The chairs packed so well it took me two hours to unpack them, in other words pack perfectly. Once the were in the house at the table thet are so much better than even I expected. I have been to many ACC shows as a craftsman and a buyer and his work is as good as any I have seen. He improved on George Nakashima's design by making it much more comfortable and better proportioned. The finish is exactly the way I discussed. I have had other woodworkers over and they all rave about the design, angles and sheer beauty of his work. If you are patient about time lines; I don't think you can find a better craftsman to build your desired piece.
Ginger Leilani
For Oak Drop-Arm Morris Chair & FootstoolThe reclaimed, antique Chestnut wood chairs are beautiful and look like Antiques. He went the extra mile to find Organic Hemp for the seat webbing. Design is unique, which is what I wanted, and my cats have approved of them as well.
Cecile Ghanem
For Platform Bed With Low Head & Foot BoardI am very happy with the final product. James was very professional, easy to work with, put up with all my questions…His work was meticulous. I would work with him again.
Raymond Royer
For Raymond's FurnitureBeautiful craftsmanship and done very quickly. Communication was fantastic and thorough. I would not hesitate to use Jim again!
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