"I have a fascination with merging the organic and the industrial, the natural and the machine-made. That's what sparks my passion for woodturning."
What's New
Summer 2008
Vacuum Kiln Drying for Woodworkers
Several years ago I built my own vacuum kiln, which enabled me to quickly dry wood for all of my projects. I gave presentations about my wood drying system to various woodworking clubs and have since had quite a number of requests from people who want to learn more. I wrote Vacuum Kiln Drying for Woodworkers to share the details of how to build and use a homemade vacuum kiln for quickly drying small batches of wood. More about Vacuum Kiln Drying for Woodworkers.
Summer 2008
Pattern Bowl Design Secret
One of Salesin's large osage orange pattern bowls is pictured in an article called My Design Secrets – Decorating with Orange adds Zest in which the author notes, "A beautiful bowl on your foyer table makes a statement to guests as they enter your front door." Hey, I'd have to agree! See the article online.
Spring 2008
American Woodturner
The Spring 2008 issue of American Woodturner magazine includes the article "Rose-Engines & Kings" in which Salesin's work is shown among several turners whose work was selected for the contemporary ornamental turning exhibit at the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Joshua Salesin creates fine contemporary craft through original, engaging and beautiful turned wood objects.
Using lathes, tools and techniques from the early 1800s, he applies exquisitely detailed engraving and ornamental cutting to create individually crafted hand-made objects.
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