Welcome to Cutting Edge Woodturning

About Me

My name is Brian Wood, welcome to my website. I am a woodturner and furniture maker from the small town of Mansfield, located in the scenic Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. I began woodworking as a child working with my father in his contracting business. After high school I went to college and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Mansfield University.

I have always had a passion for woodworking and enjoy combining different species together in furniture building. My interest in woodturning began in 2004 when I bought an old Rockwell wood lathe. At first I did traditional bowls and hollow forms but quickly fell in love with segmented turning. I use both domestic and exotic woods to create unique bowls, vases, and sculptural pieces. I enjoy the challenge of combining the different species together in creative patterns that release the woods inner beauty. Of course the overall profile or shape of the vessel is of the greatest importance.

About This Site

This site is set up to display my artwork, particularly my various segmented turnings. If you are interested in purchasing anything, please visit a gallery which carries my work or visit me at an art show. In the near future I hope to have a separate page with links to several short videos which will better demonstrate my craft.

Example of my Work

Title: Pierced Torus

This piece consists of a donut shape or torus that has four concave surfaces cut into it around the perimeter. The donut shape has a 12” diameter, and is 4” thick, giving it a 4” hole through the middle. It is held up or displayed at a 45 degree angle by a segmented base which holds an ebony rod. The ebony finial actually pierces or fits through a small hole in the torus. The woods used in the piece are curly maple, walnut, and purpleheart.