by Peter | Feb 3, 2010 | At the Studio
After I built the Torus Pedestal table I was still intrigued by the possibilities of creating joinery by milling chunks of aluminum. In designing a new dining table I chose to use a similar technique to create the joint where the leg meets the stretcher. My first step...
by Peter | Jan 27, 2010 | At the Studio
If you have ever had the opportunity to see my furniture in person, you may have noticed that all of the exposed stainless steel fasteners have a great luster to them. This is a finish that I have to create on my own. It is done with a metal lathe and, although...
by Peter | Oct 30, 2009 | Machinery
One of the tools I use a lot for my work is a metal lathe. For many years I have owned a beautiful behemoth from 1959 made by Cincinnati You can do a lot of work with a big lathe, but it is not as convenient for smaller pieces. I have had my eye on a smaller machine...
by Peter | Sep 20, 2009 | Inspiration
My Family has convened at Cape Cod for several years- a tradition going back to my childhood, when we travelled to Cape Cod every summer. During this trip I spent some time fishing on a stone breakwater that guards Welfleet Harbor. At the end was a beautifully rusted...
by Peter | Sep 9, 2009 | Installations
I recently completed a commission for a Wall sculpture based upon WS2. The piece was intended as a surprise for my clients wedding anniversary and installation took place hours before his wife came home from work. I didn’t realize until I arrived that the...
