NATIVE WOODS

ARTIST: Gary Kraus

A fourth generation woodworker, Gary's philosophy is simple..."I believe that sustainable forestry begins with wood-use efficiency. For me, wood-use efficiency begins with a search for low value, under-utilized logs, often destined for the pulp mill. Not too many years ago, the first cut or bark edge of the log, was thrown into a woodstove to heat my woodshop. Now I utilize the whole log, from bark to heartwood, to make my unique line of frames and furniture.

Instead of throwing the unused pieces into the woodstove, I now save the scraps for area artisans who make turned wood pens, salt and pepper grinders, and free form lamp bases. I even give the wood shavings to farmers for animal bedding. Now that is wood-use efficiency."

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