Robert Jones developed a deep interest in woodworking as he and his wife, Dorothy, became familiar with the wares available at craft shows throughout the area. When he retired from NASA in January 1988, Robert decided to lend his hand to the creation of items crafted from wood, and he and Dorothy founded The Curmudgeon Woodworks in Strongsville, Ohio. We visited with Robert recently, and listened as he provided this overview of The Curmudgeon Woodworks' offerings;

The Curmudgeon Woodworks specializes in art goods created from exotic hardwoods. I create a variety of wooden boxes, jewelry boxes, turned bowls, custom wooden razors, writing instruments, and perfume pens. We no longer display these items at arts and crafts show, but offer them for sale through several local stores and galleries.

I work with exotic hardwoods imported from all over the world, although many of the items I create are crafted from burl wood. Burls are the large growths on the sides of trees, with many varieties coming from the forests in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The Redwood burls and Maple burls can be huge, often weighing as much as 9,000 pounds each. I also do a lot of work with Buckeye burls. All of these burls possess a very unique grain which is absolutely gorgeous. No two cuts are alike, and the burls have become quite expensive as their use as decorative enhancements in furniture and home décor items has increased. Each item is precision crafted, and has a natural, hand-rubbed finish that highlights the wood's beauty and charm.

You can find my creations at several local retail outlets, including Eye Candy Gallery in Tremont, Giko Gallery in Oberlin, and First Frame & Gallery in Medina.

The Curmudgeon Woodworks creates unique wooden items from the finest woods the world has to offer. For more information, call The Curmudgeon Woodworks today, and don't forget to tell them The Strongsville, Ohio Community Advocate sent you!

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