Tom spent his professional career in IT, while doing woodworking as a hobby. After turning 60, he left IT and focused on woodworking full time. His chief obsession has been the development of a wood exercise bench that combines a structurally sound build based on traditional joinery with a clean, unique artistic design that allows you to place it in your office or living area. In 2020, he displayed his work at the juried Tennessee Craft Fair in Nashville, TN.
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I’ve been a lifelong woodworker, though it’s fair to say my early years were focused on “2 X 4 technology” with minimal attention to aesthetic appeal. Even today, there is still a strong utilitarian aspect to my work, albeit with emphasis on traditional hardwoods. Matching that to an artistic aesthetic has been has been a stimulating and satisfying challenge.
