Jason Silva was exposed to woodworking early in life by his father, a master cabinetmaker and carver, and was involved as much as most kids are when they hang around their dad’s shop.

As he got older, it became more of a necessity, such as home improvement, then he got into making some furniture, and seeing his skills sharpen. 

But time in the shop became more therapeutic after 9/11.  Jason has been involved in sustained combat operations since our war with terrorists became a top priority, and 18 years of total service.  After months of operating, the time spent in the shop on the lathe is nirvana, surpassing any psychologist’s couch.  The spin of the chunk of wood at speed can mesmerize more effectively than any swinging watch on a chain, the steady hum and rhythm bringing the mind to a nice quiet blank ready for creativity to erase any gruesome details of countless missions.   Creating something beautiful after having been the reason for destruction recalls some balance and peace of mind.  Being completely absorbed and focused on only one small piece of tree relieves a person’s brain of the thousands of minute details it normally has to undertake while operating.