The idea of combining single lids with turned vessels came to me when one of my design friends, Udo Posch, brought some lonely lids to my workshop. They quickly made new friends in my large lumber space and I just had to help them a little to find a new partnership. Today new lids continue to find their way to my workshop.

It is often underestimated how long wood needs to dry in order to maintain its dimensional stability after turning. My grandfather waited at least ten years to dry the wood before turning cones skittles. The wood supplies were scarce after the war. The only dry wood he found at that time was ash wood from crashed airplane propellers. I still possess one of his propeller blade bowls.

I redesigned the sanctuary of the Karlskirche in Kassel. Huguenots who had fled to Kassel because of their faith built this church. They celebrated communion at a large table in the centre of the church. My work forms a symbiotic relationship between this table and the traditional altar. The wood I used was French walnut and local maple. The work I do on projects like this will live on for generations to come.

My grandfather's work is still used in my home. For me, these works are a benchmark for a high level of craftsmanship. I feel a strong connection to my grandfather. Regarding design, we might sometimes have different opinions, but when it comes to working with wood and the skill of turning, I will always listen to his advice.