Welcome to Buckeye Woodworkers & Woodturners
Meetings are normally held the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 am
Next meeting - April 19th
Bruce Kerns
Basket Weave Illusions
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Born in Columbus Ohio, I grew up on the west side and graduated from The Ohio State University with a commission in the U.S. Army, Infantry, and a BS in Economics. After graduation I got married and my wife Nancy and I embarked on a 26-year career in the service including two tours in Germany and numerous duty stations across the US. Upon retirement I returned to Columbus and taught Army ROTC at Capital University as well as working with the developmentally disabled and working in a warehouse.
I joined the Central Ohio Woodturners in 2000 and have been an active member in the leadership of the club, serving as president, vice president, organizing turning events, demonstrating, and teaching beginner turners and youth. I learned the basics for woodturning from high school shop class and my father who made several items and was a commercial artist. That inspiration influences my work today. I have expanded my skills through the club, watching and learning from members who have been turning for over 40 years. I usually make items for utilitarian use but I have made some artistic pieces. I like to use the natural beauty of the wood and enhance it using carving and color.
I enjoy teaching woodturning as much as creating and now spend my time at woodturning and sports, especially golf, though I’m not great at either. I get the most enjoyment from my family, especially my wife, my sons, and my five grandkids.
I joined the Central Ohio Woodturners in 2000 and have been an active member in the leadership of the club, serving as president, vice president, organizing turning events, demonstrating, and teaching beginner turners and youth. I learned the basics for woodturning from high school shop class and my father who made several items and was a commercial artist. That inspiration influences my work today. I have expanded my skills through the club, watching and learning from members who have been turning for over 40 years. I usually make items for utilitarian use but I have made some artistic pieces. I like to use the natural beauty of the wood and enhance it using carving and color.
I enjoy teaching woodturning as much as creating and now spend my time at woodturning and sports, especially golf, though I’m not great at either. I get the most enjoyment from my family, especially my wife, my sons, and my five grandkids.
Join the club at the
Northwest Family Recreation Center
in person on April 19th
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OR
Click HERE on April 19th to be connected to the meeting via ZOOM!
Photos from March Meeting
What's Next?
April - Bruce Kerns - Basket Weave Illusion
May - Peter Wade - 3 Sided Box
June - Doll Lumber Picnic
May - Peter Wade - 3 Sided Box
June - Doll Lumber Picnic
