DK's Wooden Expressions is a new part-time business.  Growing up as a kid on a ranch in Colorado, there was always something in need of fixing.  Working alongside my father, my best friend and hero, I learned many things including how to work with wood and to take personal pride in ones craft.  

 

    I have always enjoyed the arts, whether it was drawing sketches and cartoons while out working on the ranch, oil painting, ceramics, and many other artistic forms.  However, my passion has always been woodworking.  I have enjoyed woodworking now for 30+ years.  I have made everything from small wooden gifts to custom-made cabinets and furniture. 

 

    A good friend of mine came up with the idea a little over a year ago that we should start turning wood.  I had been intrigued by turning and always wanted to give it a try, so I eagerly agreed.  I must admit to being totally hooked.  By no means a master tradesman at this early stage, but I am sure having lots of fun creating lots of wood shavings out in the shop! It is very rewarding to walk up to the lathe and turn out a finished project in a relatively short period of time. 

 

    As many turners who believe doing is the best way of learning...I began by turning lots of practice pieces for family and frineds.  One thing led to another, everyone seems to like the pieces coming out of the shop, and so here we are.  This is a truly fledgling business as I do have a very good full-time job.  Therefore, I will add products to this site slowly as time goes along.  If you have an item you would like to see, contact me please.

 

    We do use some exotic woods in our turnings, for we appreciate the beauty and richness of the grain patterns in some of these woods.  However, as much as possible, we try to use salvaged woods from downed trees, etc. in order to make the best use of our very valuable natural resource 

 

    A very special THANK YOU and acknowledgement to my lovely wife for all her support, encouragement, and for putting up with me all these years.  Without you none of this would have been possible!

 

Poway, CA

858-679-8035

DK's Wooden Expressions