Turning Fine Wood
Into Functional Art

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Retired Surgeon Turned Woodworker

I traded the operating room for the woodshop, carrying the same steady hands and attention to detail into every piece I make. Since starting WoogWorks in 2015, I’ve focused on creating meaningful, handmade items that reflect the personality and story behind each custom request.

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My wife and I recieved a custom WoogWorks pen as an anniversary gift to celebrate our new marriage. I was blown away by the detail and design Steve came up with! By far one of the best wedding gifts we recieved. If you're looking for a meaningful, custom gift, WoogWorks is the place to go!

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Doing Cool Stuff Is Kind of My Thing

Over the years, I've had the opportunity to make some really unique items and do some really cool projects. Check out some of my favorites below, and let me know when you're ready to collaborate on a project with me!

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Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo

Beyond excited, and honored, to be presenting at MATE this year. It’s very professionally run and full of great demo and vendors. From Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo: 🎉 Woodturners, Gear Up for Turning Magic at the Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo with our demonstrator from the Old Dominion: Steve Wohlgemuth of WoogWorks! 🔬 🔨 📸 🪚✨ March 13-15, 2026, in the heart of Virginia – where shavings fly and inspiration sparks! 🚀🔬 📸 Steve is a retired surgeon-turned-master-turner crafts

The PenTurners Workbook

I would like to apologize in advance for the lengthy post and shameless boast but now that I'm 70 I can do whatever I want. I've been retired for almost 7 years now and I just had an epiphany as to why I'm so content. Being happily married to a wonderful woman for 43 years as well as having my 2 children and 5 grandchildren living within 15 minutes is a big part of it but that's not the entire answer. One of life's greatest challenges is mastering a skill. The problem is once

Dave Koz Auction Pen Set

Custom set of premium pens for Dave Koz cruise auction, signed by each artist. From Rita: This is such a fabulous way to summarize our 50 plus years together! Ron and I fell in love with "Let's Stay Together (Al Greene) in 1972. Dave Koz and team exceeded all expectations.... There is one last detail that will seal this covenant celebration. With the mastery of Steve Wohlgemuth our dreams from 1975-2025 will be exceeded.

Femur Handle Pizza Cutter

What do you give to your favorite orthopedic surgeon to celebrate his 65th birthday. The answer is simple, a pizza cutter with a femur handle. Disclaimer:No people were killed in the making of this project, the femur is plastic.

2024 Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo

On March 10th, I'll be giving a talk at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo called "The Best Finish for Your Pens: Subjective Observations (Fake News) vs. Objective Data (Real Science)". If you ask 100 pen turners how to finish a pen you will get 250 answers. It’s time to apply real science to answer the question. Using proven scientific methodology along with photo microscopy, I will hopefully be able to prove what really gives us that magical finish we are all striving for.

"Most Valuable Oatmeal Server"

Courtney works at the WAWA where I get oatmeal 2-3 times a week. She is always kind, friendly, efficient and seems to know everyone who comes in. To show my appreciation, I created a special pen for her. As one of my mentors once said”It’s nice to be nice to the nice”

Turning Fine Wood Into Functional Art