I’m a retired Metrology Engineer.  In 1983 I retired from the US Air Force.  I continued working as a Metrology Engineer and Project Manager for both Coors Ceramics, Golden Colorado, and Hutchinson Technology, Eau Claire Wisconsin until 2010.    

When looking for somewhere a bit warmer in the winter we stumbled into Bella Vista while on a trip to Texas.  Tired of shoveling snow, we made the move in 2017.   I haven’t shoveled much since.   

I began making scroll saw projects in the winter of 2010.  At first, I only made things for personal use, but it wasn’t long before things started piling up and my wife wasn’t excited about dusting them, so I began the search for an outlet.  Craft Fairs and Church Bazaars filled the nitch.

In the spring of 2018, I joined the Bella Vista Wood Carvers Club.  Wood Carving was a new learning experience as well as a new group of people to share successes and failures with.  The Bella Vista Carving Club is a great fellowship that offers wonderful support and so many new ideas.  

The Wood Carvers operated booth at the Spanker Creek Craft Fair every year.  That’s when I began making seasonal craft items.  I had a great time, and the response from craft fair shoppers didn’t hurt.

In early 2020, I gathered a few projects from my office stash and entered the juried trial for a slot at the Wishing Spring Art & Craft Gallery.  I’ve maintained a display at the Gallery since.  The Gallery has over 40 local artists that support each other in many ways. Being an artisan at the Gallery is a WONDERFUL experience and a great way for me to be able keep making things.  

I hope you’ve seen  something in my collection that makes you want to take it home,

I have a 21 inch Excaliber Scroll Saw.  Normally I use Pegasus MGT blades.