Black Walnut

This has been the most challenging turning to date for me.  Measuring in at 10" tall , 7" diameter, this natural edge black walnut hollow form stretched my skills and tested my nerves.  This hollow form was turned from a crotch piece of beautiful salvaged black walnut I got from some ..

I turned this one of a kind black walnut platter on 1/6/2024 in Saint Anne.  This is the largest item I've turned to date and was a real challenge as the wood has lots of character (cracks, insect tunnels and a little rot).This is perfect for holding fruit on an island or table and is a real co..

Meet "The General" - Live Edge Black Walnut Bowl.  Named after UFC legend Nick Diaz, this bowl is quite large and a true one-of-a-kind piece of art...

I turned this one of a kind Live Edge Black Walnut Pedestal Bowl on 1/9/2024 in Saint Anne, IL.  Measuring in at 5.25" tall and 7.5" in diameter, this beautiful live edge bowl was made from salvaged wood - acquired from some nice folks in Mokena, IL.  The unique shape of this bowl really s..

I turned this stunning highly figured black walnut vase out of a piece of wood from my childhood home in Carlinville, IL.  It was turned while still somewhat green and has fairly thick walls so it is at moderate risk of developing cracks as it finishes drying.The finishing process took several ..

I turned this one of a kind hand made vessel this weekend in Saint Anne, IL.  It was made from a piece of stunning black walnut salvaged by some nice folks in the Mokena, IL area.  This unique piece contains the pith, so it may crack around that area as the wood finishes drying, however it..

Handcrafted from black walnut, Chipped features rich dark heartwood surrounded by a beautiful band of lighter sapwood. A small chunk missing from the edge of the horn keeps this one out of our standard lineup, but doesn’t keep it from doing its job.A one-of-a-kind amplifier, in between regular and m..

Handcrafted from black walnut, Wormhole features bold heartwood and sapwood contrast along with several naturally occurring bug holes that give this little piece its fitting name. These imperfections don’t affect its function—they simply preserve another part of the tree’s story.A one-of-a-kind ampl..

This handcrafted black walnut amplifier is part of our Flawed but Functional Series due to a small cosmetic imperfection on the underside. A natural mark in the wood caused our laser engraver to miss a small portion of the logo during engraving.The flaw is purely cosmetic and does not..

Handcrafted from black walnut, Splinter features dramatic spalting across the horn and base, creating wild streaks of cream, brown, and black throughout the grain. The spalting gives this little amplifier an unusually bold, weathered character that makes it completely one of a kind.A Signature ..

This stand was made from veneer quality black walnut salvaged from southern Illinois and ships within 1–2 days...

Faithful, dependable, and quietly extraordinary, Samwise is a Signature Series amplifier that proves true beauty doesn't have to demand attention. Rich Black Walnut heartwood is accented by glowing golden sapwood, while shimmering feathered grain catches the light and gives the piece a rem..

Nature leaves its signature in unexpected ways. These Flawed but Functional Black Walnut amplifiers feature small, naturally occurring worm holes created long before the wood found new life in our shop. Rather than hide these marks, we've chosen to preserve them as a reminder of the tree's..

Handcrafted from black walnut, Zion packs an incredible amount of character into our smallest size. Rich chocolate tones mingle with warm golden sapwood and dramatic, swirling grain patterns that give this little piece a beautifully rugged personality.A one-of-a-kind Signature Series amplifier, in b..

Named after Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary ship, Endurance symbolizes resilience, perseverance, and the ability to endure even the harshest conditions.Handcrafted from a single piece of salvaged black walnut, Endurance features a beautiful blend of rich chocolate heartwoo..

Named for its incredible natural camouflage-like patterning, Camo is a one-of-a-kind Signature Series amplifier that proves nature is the greatest artist of all.Handcrafted from a single piece of salvaged black walnut, Camo features a stunning blend of creamy sapwood and rich cho..

Named after the philosopher who challenged people to look beyond assumptions, Descartes is a reminder that the most remarkable discoveries often lie beneath the surface.Handcrafted from a single piece of salvaged black walnut, Descartes features dramatic spalting that frames the ..

Named after the steadfast and courageous John Locke, this one-of-a-kind Signature Series Amplifier is handcrafted from a single piece of salvaged black walnut, revealing flowing grain, rich chocolate heartwood, and warm natural highlights that simply can't be replicated.One of its most dis..

Crafted from rare veneer-quality Black Walnut, this Signature Series amplifier showcases the remarkable grain, color, and character that have made walnut one of the most sought-after hardwoods in the world. Highly prized by furniture makers and veneer mills, wood of this caliber is valued for its vi..

Named after the philosopher who believed true value comes from what endures, Kant is a one-of-a-kind Signature Series amplifier that blends timeless design with the unmistakable beauty of salvaged black walnut.Handcrafted from a single piece of black walnut, Kant features gracefu..