Richard Chan

Wood

Richard Chan is self-taught woodworker and has always enjoyed working with his hands.​​​ "I made many plastic and wooden models when I was younger, mostly military related," he says.
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​"I turn pens, bowls and plates from my lathe. I use both natural and manmade materials for my products. I love the warmth and beauty of the natural woods, but I can offer endless colors from manmade material. I can mix different pigments into resin to create endless combination of colors."
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When not turning on the lathe Richard enjoys making furniture such as end, coffee and hall tables, as well as hall benches. The style of furniture he enjoys making is the Craftsman Style or Mission Style. He likes the straight lines, classic look and the challenge of making mortise and tenon joinery.