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Thanks! I can download the pdf file you posted but the link above it gives me an error.

A little early with Wednesday's post. 71° outside and I've just been informed I'll be cooking supper on the grill tonight Our Patriot Turners- @John Hechel posted in our Ringmaster Sub-Forum showing us an awesome bowl he fabricated from a neat glue-up. Check out his post for more information- We had activity on both our continuing posts about projects on and off the lathe! From "On" the lathe- From @calabrese55, @RustyFN, @Pauley and @kreisdorph showed us these beautiful pieces! Catch up on all the action and comments beginning here- From "Off" the lathe- Both @RustyFN and @Gerald shared their fantastic projects- More here with comments from our group- What’s Coming Up- Click on the images for links to more information and registration- For The Newbies- I always struggle with the concept of "Form vs. Function". Lyle Jamieson gives us his thoughts in this short video- Richard Raffan adds another chucking idea for hard to hold pieces- We sometimes post links to the Woodturners Wonders site for their products/sales. I found this link with videos about many of their products. (Full Disclosure- I am not affiliated with Woodturners Wonders. I do purchase some sanding supplies from them from time to time). https://woodturnerswonders.com/pages/videos?_kx=gV5SF2As_3IwtBi5TrpHVQGZ2p91Dzyb6Hq8u86HRP26F2J3AVp8xSSqd_hTF8cT.VJvU8R Expand Your Horizons- If you do the Craft Show circuit, Carl Jacobson shows us a project that might be an addition to your product line. This project from Mike Peace would make an awesome gift and could also be a craft show article. It lends itself to design customization- When I saw this from Alan Stratton, I thought of some of the embellishments done by @Gerald. New Turning Items- Couldn't find anything this week Everything Else- Something I need to learn more about, from Rom Brown's Newsletter- Technical Skills or Wisdom and Discernment? When you see a finished piece that is visually stunning, do you ever wonder what made it that way? Perhaps the end result was because the maker has superior technical skills with lathe chisels. It is much more likely they got the proportions just right, presented a balanced form, and knew when to stop and call it done. A great form can make even a bland piece of wood appear pleasing. If the material is ordinary, that is an opportunity to add embellishment such as painting, carving, or texturing to the great shape. Out of balance shapes, non-fair curves, sloppy transitions, deep sanding scratches, tool marks, and torn grain all contribute to a less pleasing finished piece. While technical skills go a long way toward reducing the time and energy needed to complete a project, I’ve seen many beautiful pieces completed by much less skilled turners who developed an eye for forms, paid attention to details and worked on the finish until they got it right. That means having the wisdom to know what shapes go together to make a pleasing finished item. A prime example where discernment is key might be a lidded hollow form, lidded small box, or Christmas ornament. Getting the finial in balance relative to the piece, or a lid and knob combination that compliments the box can be challenging. Discernment is knowing when to stop and move on to the next step. Those of us who have a loving partner will benefit mightily by asking their opinion on how a project can be improved. Ask for their honest observations and tell them you can only learn by seeing through someone else’s eyes. They won’t want to hurt your feelings, but this is a time for brutal honesty if you really want to improve. “Technical skills are important, but a discerning eye is importanter.” I would encourage you to develop your understanding for the things that result in a pleasing form along with your technical expertise. I studied shapes in other media including pottery and ancient vessels that survived the ages and it really helped. Don’t forget how important the Fibonacci formula is throughout nature. Safe turning

Love the shape!

Looks comfortable to use.

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I had a student, at school, who suffered from the same afflictions. He would fixate on one specific topic and learn virtually every fact on it. He was almost always 100% accurate, too. Really nice kid. We got him a job fixing computer for a local library. They gave him his own area where he could work undisturbed. Haven't heard from him in a long while.

A woodworking friend sent this. Some really cool stuff. http://www.woodyjones.com/

Happy B-Day!

Not much got done. Still trying to get back that lost hour of sleep.

I stand corrected!

Absolutely!!!

Fantastic! Bet that classy steering wheel will add 50 mph to the top end

Looking awesome, Rick!

@kmealy, our resident finishing expert, should be along shortly with some advice.

Himalayan squirrel- found him a layin' along the road

Gorgeous work, John!

Sorry about that. I should have checked first.

Unfortunately, I think it has to be your ISP's Spam Filter

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@HandyDan Thank You! Praying for a speedy recovery, we miss your posts and pictures of your turnings. @Grandpadave52 Thanks! @Gerald Thank You! Hope the knee(s) are healing well. Mimi has 2 years in on one and 1 year on the other. I told her she should get zipper tattoos over the scars- would look pretty cool. My suggestion was not well accepted.

I think this collet will work

Really nice @Gerald! What did you use to burn the rings?

Improvement, I guess

@Smallpatch Actually it’s under the Dewalt 735. A very basic Taiwanese I’ve had for years.