He’s a true artisan who’s been working with wood for almost 15 years, turning gorgeous bowls on his lathe, and his pieces are as unique as he is. But why is he so unique?
Because… he’s blind.
Today, I’m going to talk with this Master Craftsman about his life’s journey, what caused his blindness, and how, without being able to see, he transforms a chunk of wood… into a work of art.
Check out John’s beautiful wood work at his website, furnissstudios.com/

John and his specialized roto tool he talks about during the podcast

Some of John’s master woodworking

John Furniss, The Blind Woodsman

John in his wood shop

John and one of his beautiful hand-crafted bowls

John and Anni
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