A Little About Us
Our "We Love Wood" Family
 
  My wife Cheryl, and myself, are collaborating 
artists in the fine art of wood turnery.  I began 
turning 38 years ago at the age of 13, and am a 
founding member of the American Association  
of Wood Turners.  Cheryl has worked with me in our shop for the past 18 years.  We are both 
Designer Craftsmen, and Juried Members of numerous Craftsmen's Guilds in several  states. 
  We have been doing art and craft shows for the past 20 years, and have exhibited in 11 states.  Our turnings have been featured in numerous Museums, Universities, and libraries 
over the years. 
                                          RALPH HEWITT SR.
Cheryl at a Craft Show
Our Sons
  When our sons were very young, 
their father introduced them to the work shop and the lathe.  Under his guidance their skill  has progressed to the point where they are both accomplished woodworkers and turners.  Ralph Jr. and Eric are an intricate part of our overgrown hobby, known as .... 
    "WE LOVE WOOD".  
                                    Cheryl
 
  Our Craft
We have combined traditional spindle and face plate turning, and added a few unconventional methods of our own, to create our unique style of elliptical turnings.  Our DECORATIVE TURNED CLOCKS and MUSIC BOXES are artistic and functional, as well as aesthetic.  We also turn WOODEN WRITING INSTRUMENTS  and ACCESSORIES to complement our display. 
  We use only the finest domestic and exotic hardwoods to make our clocks, music boxes and accessories.
 
PS.
 
  At the present time, we have three wonderful grandchildren Max, Mark, and Jacine.  The  
boys, ages 6 & 7, already love to help in the shop, while Jacine at 8 
channels her creativity to dancing and her bear collection.
 
  Grandpa and Max
 
 
   
 
        Directory
 
We Love Wood
 
1321 Jefferson Avenue
    Show Schedule
 
  turned@welovewood.com
Altoona, PA
Phone: (814) 943-7222