In article .com,
"Joe Fleming" wrote:

I still occasionally jump in on a few topics where I can maybe offer
unique advice. Before I do, however, I usually read through advice or
discussion already given. I don't usually jump in to just say "me too"
or "I agree".


yeah, me neither.

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Owen Lowe

Northwest Woodturners
Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild
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Tips fer Turnin': Place a sign, easily seen as you switch on your lathe, warning you to remove any and all rings from your fingers. Called degloving, extended hardware can grab your ring and rip it off your finger. A pic for the strong of stomach: www.itim.nsw.gov.au/go/objectid/2A3AC703-1321-1C29-70B067DC88E16BFC/index.cfm

Besides, rings can easily mar the surface of a turning as you check for finished smoothness.