As you may have read, John asked me to be the moderator of the Wood Turners' Forum. Having never served in this capacity before, here's hoping you all will be gentle with me as I learn my way around.

If you have questions, comments, concerns and/or suggestions, please let me know. The easiest way contact me would be by email at lewiskauffman@gmail.com. I also have Facebook, Twitter and Google+ accounts but don't live on any of those.

As a former Vocational Instructor, I am always searching for tutorials, how-to's and informative articles. Maybe we can do something similar to John Moody's "It's Friday..." discussion by posting a Wood Turning Link Of The Week. What do you think?

Please remember, being a self taught turner, there is a lot I don't know. But, if you ask me something I'll do my best to get you an answer.

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Lew-
Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Lew, welcome to TPW during your first night as a host!!!

We are so happy you accepted this position and John Moody and I are here if you need any help at all, though I highly doubt it!

Looks like you have some pretty good turners on here already who I am sure will challenge your senses, and when I get my lathe hopefully soon, I'll challenge your patience!!!

Thanks again Lew for being here in your new capacity. Now lets go make some shavings!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

Lew, welcome aboard. Glad to have you as part of the team. I have seen your turnings and the tutorials you have posted and I think you work is awesome. I am self taught also, but you are certainly at a level well above my skills. I am excited to see what you will have to offer us.

We are all here to assist if you need us.

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Lew, first time and don't know what you are doing? What ever it is, you are doing a good job at it.

I love to turn as well and am always trying to incorporate turning into my work. I am self taught also and I find that my biggest issue is getting my tools properly sharpened. Especially my gouges. Anything you could share would be great and I look forward to your discussions.

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Adam Welker
Red Car Construction and Fine Woodworking

Me too Adam, hope we can get some good ideas here!

Adam Welker said:

I love to turn as well and am always trying to incorporate turning into my work. I am self taught also and I find that my biggest issue is getting my tools properly sharpened. Especially my gouges. Anything you could share would be great and I look forward to your discussions.

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Adam Welker
Red Car Construction and Fine Woodworking

Lew,

So glad the powers that be have chosen such a presence to moderate this forum. I am trying to get around so that i can do some turning myself and will probably need lots of advice. From what i have seen you are just the guy to ask. I find that some of the best teachers are the ones who taught themselves.

So thank you for accepting this position, am looking forward to more of your great posts. And i would also like to thank the people who encouraged your choice.

russ

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No greater Loves than God, Family, Friends, country, the sight of flying chips and the smell of saw dust.

Lewis,

Congratulations!  You have always been so willing to share your knowledge, know how, and advice, and it's been much appreciated. You are a natural for this position!  

SQ

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Happiness is wood chips flying!

Thank you, everyone for the warm welcome and the encouraging words. They are truly appreciated!

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Lew-
Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Hey Lew,

Thanks for taking this on. How about this for a weekly link. "Whats on your Lathe This Weekend?"

That's a cool idea! Thanks!!

keith long said:

Hey Lew,

Thanks for taking this on. How about this for a weekly link. "Whats on your Lathe This Weekend?"

Lewis,

Congrats on your new position! I'll stay tuned, (or is it turned?)

 

Larry