Dave eichorn biography

Meteorologist Dave Eichorn used to forecast the weather at WSYR NewsChannel 9; now he is all about creating pieces of furniture

By Mary Beth Roach

The forecast appears sunny for former meteorologist Dave Eichorn, who has taken his long-term interest in woodworking to a new level, creating and selling his furniture pieces in two Central New York shops, as well as through his website.

One bench sold after only about a week on display, and he has donated pieces to local nonprofits as well for their fundraising initiatives.

After leaving WSYR NewsChannel 9 in , Eichorn took up a teaching post at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, but he’s leaving that job after this semester, enabling him to devote more time to his woodworking.

“It was a tough decision,” he said.

“But I just decided, this is what I want to do.”

“This” is making furniture, something that the year-old’s been doing for more than 30 years. He hasn’t sold any of the pieces until