Nigel Gladhart | The Turning Point

I began woodturning in 2015 out of my garage in Seattle. My dad, a master woodturner,
introduced me to this craft and I was hooked immediately. I started off with a small lathe
and a few basic tools, quickly realizing this was the artistic path I was going to remain
committed to.
As my passion grew, so did my collection of tools and variety of wood species. I use
local wood when I can – primarily maple, holly, walnut, and cherry. I purchase exotic
wood from Central and South America, Africa, and Banksia pods from Australia. You
may even see some unconventional elements in my pieces, including the use of ball
bearings or gear wheels.
The possibilities of shape and function are endless, and I tend to focus on bowls, lidded
boxes, platters, and hollow-form vessels. I use food-safe finishes on pieces that might
be used in the kitchen, and non-toxic stains.