Hi! I'm Jim Marx, now a full-time woodturner from St. Louis, MO. Recently retired after 40 years in IT software development, I am looking forward to my many hobbies! Wood turning has always been one of my primary hobbies and I couldn't be happier now that I can work on it everyday if I want. I enjoy turning vases and hollow forms mostly and am continually challenged to get just the right shape. I have been married to my amazing, beautiful, dedicated, thoughtful, brilliant wife for over 40 years. We have two beautiful daughters, one of which has blessed us with three grandsons. Baseball is my sports passion and, more specifically, the St. Louis Cardinals. The Beatles are my all-time favorite band, followed by the Eagles. When I'm not wood turning, I am researching the latest techniques and variations, making wooden toys for my grandsons, traveling and spending time with my wife. Instagram: @jimmarxwoodturning