"charlieb" wrote in message
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Demo Deception


SNIP

So the next time you attend a demonstration, keep
in mind that you're getting the Readers Digest
condensed version. The unabridged original took a
lot longer to "write" and is the full six or eight
course meal, not the MacDonald's fast "food" "meal".

Don't fall into the trap of Speed At The Expense Of
Thought And Good Execution. An airline will get you
"there" a lot faster than driving - but the trip probably
won't be as interesting.

If you agonize over design, redesign and stop to ponder the "uniqueness" of
what you're doing it takes more time than just turning. What deception?
The demonstrator knows what he's there for.

Oh yes, given the uniqueness of wood and the nature of hand work, it's not
the same from place to place. Unless you spend extra effort to try and make
them so, that is.

Roughing always goes fast, because you're limited by the log. If you know
what the final form will be you can do the final turn nearly as fast. Then
you'll want to carve, burn and paint. Those take time.
Friend of mine cores his stuff and said it takes six or seven minutes to
core a 12+ bowl. For grins I had SWMBO time me on the next three roughs and
it averaged nine. Of course I was turning at my high speed of 680 at the
time....