Merry Christmas MadWood Turnery!

Our new Powermatic 3520B, was delivered to MadWood Turnery on December 23, 2011! I never dreamt that in one year I would go from a $50 Harbor Freight to one of the best machines available...ones life changes so quickly. I now have capacity to make MUCH larger items, 20" over the bed, who knows off the end..... This was a great day!

Hemlock Burl Vase

I still have a ways to go, but, this is a High Mountain Hemlock Burl Vase I've been working on. Straight off the lathe, no finish...heck, didn't even wipe the dust off! 360 degree views....

Mrs. MadWood (Madsen)

Our 17th Christmas together and going STRONG ♥

Merry Christmas & Thank You!

I want to say THANK YOU to all of my family, friends, and customers. You have all been so supportive this past year. You have helped me realize a dream that I never knew existed.
I especially want to thank my wife,Allison, who, without her love and dedication, has really been the driving force behind MadWood.

To all I wish Merry Christmas!!!!

..................I add my thanks to everyone who has supported MadWood this past year. I'm so proud of what has been accomplished! It is a joint effort, but I have to give so much credit to Niels and his talent. And his work ethic. I'm a very lucky woman to be Mrs. MadWood :)

Fresh Off the Lathe

Green Turned Ornamental Plum

Fresh off the lathe....

Madagascar Rosewood!!

Madagascar Rosewood, aka Bois deRose, 2 of the last pieces in the USA, and quite possibly the world!

I don't know what I'm going to make yet, but it is so rare that I purchased it to have for future use, I found a piece on the web the size of a yardstick (3/16 x 1 1/2 x 32) for $186, so at that rate these are worth thousands!!

One of December's Newest

Camphor Burl w/African Blackwood lidded bowl close up....

Camphor Burl w/African Blackwood lidded bowl top view.....

Camphor Burl w/ Blackwood lidded bowl, side view....

EXPO Christmas Bazaar

Our MadWood Turnery booth!

With my parents, Berit & Jorgen Madsen, and my lovely wife, Allison (Mrs. MadWood) at the EXPO Christmas Bazaar in Portland, Oregon this year.

Welcome to MadWood's Blog

Welcome to Turnings from MadWood Turnery!

My name is Niels Madsen and I'm a Master Craftsman, wood turner, from Portland, OR. My business, MadWood Turnery offers one of a kind, heirloom gifts for any occasion and everything at MadWood Turnery is handmade by me. The mediums I use are rare, exotic and domestic woods, colorful acrylics and even feathers! With plates, bowls, pens and much more, my collection includes a wide variety of items. That perfect gift is a click away at www.MadWoodTurnery.com and I encourage you to go browse! Custom orders are always welcome and I enjoy working with my clients to make them that 'perfect something' that they had in mind. I started this blog, to show a little of what goes on in the shop here at MadWood. The process of turning is interesting and something I love to do. To create a piece of art, out of whatever medium I am working with, never gets old. Like nature, no two pieces are ever alike. Each is individual, beautiful and one of a kind and I thought it would be fun to share some of the madness, behind MadWood Turnery with you! Contact me with any questions, comment or ask away, but I hope you enjoy,'Turnings from MadWood Turnery'