About our Demonstrator:
Jim Duxbury, woodturner and inventor, is the kind of guy who thinks and creates “out side the box.” His turnings are unique, and he seldom turns the same thing twice.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he now resides in Graham, North Carolina. With the help of his wife, Rita and inspiration from his pet parrotlet, “Bean” creativity abounds in his studio. Constantly improving and solving problems to make his skills more efficient and functional, he enjoys teaching others the craft of woodturning, woodworking, and kaleidoscope construction.
He prides himself in creating wooden items of beauty that also are designed to function well. His fascination with wood and wood grains, from the most exotic to the common native varieties, and with the ability to employ the wood lathe and adapt tools, all lead to experiments of new and exciting ideas.