Franklin retired in 2004 at which time he decided he was not a couch potato and needed something to do. He always enjoyed working with wood in high school, so he decided to buy a laithe and started turning wood, which has actually evolved from a part time hobby to a full time job. Each of our authentic pieces are handmade here in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Many hours are spent picking the perfect wood and each piece is individually designed and hand crafted out of a variety of woods. Each piece of art is hand stamped by the crafter.