Some Turnings from Tom Thompson

Yesterday, the GlassStacker and I met with my cousins, Pat and Peggy, and Pat's husband Ted for lunch. Pat brought these seven wood turnings that were made by our Grandfather, Tom, in 1961.

It was last night, just before sleep, that I realized what this act of sharing meant to me and to my family. These pieces were originally gifted to Jim, Grandpa's son, and had been treasured and protected in his household for the last six decades. 

A little bit about the artwork. The large, unfinished plate is turned from American Elm. The four egg cups and two smaller bowls are turned from Green Ash. It is likely the original elm and ash materials were harvested from Pine Knoll Farm in Central Minnesota. 

The workshop used to create these pieces, built by Grandpa Tom's father, NP, is still operational at Pine Knoll Farm. NP's workbench, table saw, lathe, and bandsaw still see use as do the metal lathe and drill press which were added after WWII. 

I am honored.

Keep 'em running.

As always, the GlassStacker's Assistant