Owen Davies wrote:
Google delivers a woodturning instructor by
that name in Punta Gorda, FL, but I don't know whether it is the same
one. Will check, as I now live in Florida as well.

At the risk of violating Netiquette by answering my own message, I have
found strong evidence that the Russ Zimmerman in Florida is the same one
who used to be in Putney, Vermont. Will give him a call one of these days.

Owen