Love You Dad

Love You Dad

It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. ES&S Woodworking has suffered a loss today. My Dad, 77, passed away this morning. My Dad was my teacher in every sense of the word. After graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia he got his teaching...
Box Elder Style

Box Elder Style

Box Elder is a gorgeous wood that is a favorite of ours to turn on the lathe. The final product is rich in color with a beautiful grain pattern that is full of character.  It’s often identified by the hints of red and pink that appear throughout. We turned this...
Holiday Stocking

Holiday Stocking

What would compliment any stocking this holiday season? Maybe something hand made! We have a large selection of wood turned items in stock for the holiday season. This pizza cutter with removable stainless steel cutting head is a great example. No need to worry about...
Drawing A Blank

Drawing A Blank

I noticed these turning blanks sitting on the workbench recently just waiting to be finished into something fun. This group is solid cherry and I think they might become a new line of pepper grinders. Sometimes we sketch out what the final piece will be before we...
Successful Lathe Failure

Successful Lathe Failure

Lose your focus for just one second while woodturning and you will find the lathe is very unforgiving. This walnut handle we were turning for a serving spoon set took the brunt of the hit thankfully. Make sure that any time you are using power tools or anything sharp...