Richard Altenhofen

Sonoran Desert Woodturner

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Richard Altenhofen

Desert ironwood Chess Set

I made this chess set, taking advatage of the contrast betweeen the sapwood and heartwood of desert ironwood. All the pieces were created on the lathe, including the knight which is usually handcarved.


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