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Our Process
Healthy forestry only
Wood Sourcing
All of the stock we use (Cherry, Black Walnut, Ash, White Oak and Soft maple) to make our work travels less than 30 miles to get to us from the large hardwood forests here in NW Pennsylvania. Most of which comes from our own acreage in Scandia Pennsylvania just up the road from our workshop. We also have many great connections with local foresters, landowners and logging companies which allows us to purchase/source only from people/businesses that practice healthy forestry.
Our Process
Working with Green Wood
The great majority are made in a process known as twice turned bowls where you take green (unseasoned still wet wood) and turn a very thick bowl, then let it air dry for several months. Once it’s completely dried, that thick bowl is then turned a second time to make it completely round and uniform, then sanded into the finished product. We have a unique working process where we take green (unseasoned still wet wood) and turn it to its final thickness. From there we sand it, tuck it away to dry, then we add the final touches including oiling the bowls for immediate use in the home.
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Scott Alexander
Alexander Designs bowls are handmade by master craftsman Scott Alexander in his Pennsylvania studio. Each heirloom quality piece is a celebration of life and togetherness, made to be used and loved for generations.
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The 11x4" Walnut blank is a real beauty ! If you're really careful you might be able to get an 11-1/2" one from it (the thick walls are a good ±3/4" over/undersized) !! MC was mostly 0% though some areas did register 6% - how perfect is that ? There are no defects at all; no sapwood; well balanced after I got it to round (total of only 1/2" warpage) - in other words, Scott made a perfect blank that is everything one would hope for. Can't wait to see if my client hopes I did it justice. (sorry I could only give it 5 stars.)
I’ve ordered a good handful of times and am always pleased with the bowl blanks I’ve received. They are delivered quickly and ready to go for final turning. Will continue to order in the future. Scott does a wonderful job.
Craftsmanship is excellent, customer service is excellent. I've ordered multiple bowls for my personal use and as gifts. They are truly one of a kind heirlooms that will be cherished for years.
Thanks Scott!!
Bought the butternut salad bowl for a wedding present and it was absolutely stunning. Scott’s skill and craftsmanship are just top notch. I am looking forward to buying myself one of his beautiful bowls in the future.
Just started turning the great bowl blanks I received from Alexander Designs. Perfectly dry with outstanding color. All the care in his preparation really shows. Can't wait to order more!
I’ve ordered 3 different bowl blanks from Scott and every one has been absolutely beautiful. Zero cracks or knots.
I bought matching bowls and they are absolutely gorgeous. None in the stores compare and I am so glad I waited for top quality, instead of settling.
Best bowl blanks I can find.
The blanks are not only beautiful and well sealed for turning but shipped very quickly as well
My order shipped out quickly and was packaged very nicely to protect the contents. I appreciate the personalized note that was included. The quality of the bowl is exactly as described and I can’t wait to start turning it. I’ll definitely be purchasing more bowls in the future!
I have several of this size bowl. My favorite use is to always have nuts sitting out in them to snack on. Luv them!!
Incredible bowl, crafted with such detail. The coloring is stunning. This is a piece that will be used and enjoyed for generations!
I have ordered more than 10 blanks and have loved everyone. Quick shipping and quality wood!
I haven’t turned it yet, but it looks great and seems to be very much as it was described in the sales listing. It seems to free of knots and other irregularities, which I think is important for a utility bowl.
I have purchased numerous bowl and spindle blanks from Scott over the past few years and the quality is always amazing. I recently purchased six 12" cherry bowl blanks and they are beautiful. His prices are also very reasonable. Highly recommend his products.
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