Andy Kuby is an architect and real estate consultant who has always been involved in carpentry, woodworking and construction. In 1988 a real estate partner gave him a lathe, and over the next few years he managed to “turn” a couple of passable pieces. In 2000 he took a class with Binh Pho, a world-class turner, who introduced him to real turning, good equipment, and the Chicago Woodturners, where he is still a member.
He has experience in all phases of woodturning, from the preparation of green wood, through drying and turning, to the embellishment of completed pieces. He has studied under David Ellsworth, Mike Mahoney, Hans Weissflog, Lyle Jamison, and others. Mr. Kuby currently teaches at the Chicago School of Woodworking and tutors privately in his Riverwoods studio.
Working with other members of the Chicago Woodturners, he has introduced turning to high school students and other groups, mentored beginning turners (including blind woodworkers), and demonstrated at SOFA (Sculptural Objects and Fine Arts). Mr. Kuby has also written short articles and tutorials for the AAW Journal, More Woodturning and other publications. Mr. Kuby is a member of the American Association of Woodturners and is past president of the Chicago Woodturners.
He is still working on his 10,000 hours, but making progress.