Merlin Ellis Woodworks

04/16/2026

Just updated my website. New website link:

04/15/2026

I'm pleased to be included in ASU's AIA-Student organization's fundraiser. There is a large sissoo bowl ( #25) that was donated. Please review the auction here. Right now the bowl is only bid at $50! Auction closes on Friday. So don't delay!
https://www.32auctions.com/AIASASU_SilentAuction

11/21/2025

Happy Early Thanksgiving! Thank you to Circle K corporate for having me sell wood turned bowls, pencil holders, and incense burners at their holiday lunch today. Thank you to the Arizona weather for stopping the rain for lunch. Thank you everyone, for buying 5 pieces today! Thank you everyone, and yes, this is me smiling in the sun. Thank you Jackie Ellis for inviting me. Here is my woodworking site: https://merlinelliswoodworks.com If you are looking to buy something unique for that special someone, please stop by.

04/29/2025

It's about that time when you might think to yourself, "What am I going to get Mom (or Dad) for Mother's (or Father's) Day? Well, if your family is like mine and they already have everything you can imagine, then you need something new. Just step right over to see real wood products made by merlinelliswoodworks.com. Here is a piece that I made a couple years back, but its my favorite because of how hard it was to make. The wood was littered with insect holes. I had to fill most of the holes with resin before I could turn this piece on the lathe.

https://merlinelliswoodworks.com/shop/ols/products/wood-vessel-ash-33

07/15/2024

During the July 4th week, I took some time to do some wood turning. Last year, Scott Adams stopped by my house with a chunk of mesquite wood that he was wondering what to do with. Here are the results of that woodturning. I'm glad he didn't throw this away!

11"L x 11W x 6.75"H wood dish, live edge Mesquite wood with base, clear finish.

06/05/2023

New spalted aspen bowl for sale. Rod Svoma helped me cut up this fallen aspen tree last fall up on the rim. This light weight wood makes very beautiful pieces.
https://merlinelliswoodworks.com/shop/ols/products/wood-platter-aspen-52