I don't really like to talk about myself, but here you go.

I started turning in 2003 with the encouragement of my close friend and neighbor Joe Hagan. He was a great friend and a member of Midsouth Woodturners Guild. He taught me the basics and off I went.

As a lot of turners do starting out, I bought a cheap pipe lathe for $25 bucks and got to turning. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford to take classes on a Truck Drivers salary, so I learned the hard way thru the school of many catches and knocking the bowls off the chuck. Which I do not suggest you do!