Ray Jones

I love wood and am fascinated by wooden mechanisms and the intersections of various three-dimensional geometric shapes. I make boxes entirely of wood, including the hinges, fasteners, latches, and drawer slides. Wood is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it gives the lids, doors and drawers a wonderfully smooth action. The tremendous variety of woods that exist in the world intrigues me. Unusual, highly figured, and salvaged or sustainably harvested woods are my materials of choice. The plywoods in my turned boxes are handmade in my shop from selected veneers.