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Woodturning (rec.crafts.woodturning) To discuss tools, techniques, styles, materials, shows and competitions, education and educational materials related to woodturning. All skill levels are welcome, from art turners to production turners, beginners to masters. |
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Musing about rcw. What a grand forum!
I don't have a clue about blow molding or glass blowing. In another thread, I was mostly joshing Jesse about not finishing the insides of his vessels, but I like his style and that of most folks here. Just look at the twists and turns his "gambit" has led to. We enjoy a similar serendipity from many other thoughtful threads posted by turners who think and provoke others to do so. They are also willing to try out their innovations, sucessful or not. Turners like Charlie, George, Robert, the Leos and so many others. IMHO, rcw survives and is alive and well because it allows a woodturner to have some space outside the box. There is, of course, a need and a place for pictures, questions and supportive praise along with authoritative comments about maple bowls and more advanced work, but the unfettered questions and suggestions, brainstorms and out of the box threads here seem to have a special interest for many of us. There is no penalty for woodturning heresy on rcw. In fact opinions contrary to established turning dogma are welcomed and avidly discussed, pro & con. Some that seemed outrageous have led to useful information. If we must suffer the occasional rude, inappropriate or vulgar post like that of bob&carole's latest, in order to enjoy this freedom, so be it. It's easy to delete them or maybe enjoy a sense of superiority. I think we owe many thanks to those here that push the envelope and to the others that open it and post their thoughtful opinions (often contrary) of the contents. Sorry I got out of the box only to get up on a soapbox. Forgive. Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings |
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On May 25, 5:28 pm, Lobby Dosser
wrote: (Arch) wrote: I think we owe many thanks to those here that push the envelope and to the others that open it and post their thoughtful opinions (often contrary) of the contents. Sorry I got out of the box only to get up on a soapbox. Forgive. It needed to be said. Thanks and Amen! I second that, Arch. Well said. I think over the years I have learned more here, seen the limits stretched farther and have been entertained more about woodturning than anywhere else. Over the years there have been some real characters here, some are gone, and some still stick their heads in every once in a while like Ruth Niles. I still remember when she was turning on the old Sears monotube about 8 - 9 years ago. Now she is a nationally known turner, and I am sure her busy schedule as much as anything keeps her from posting like she used to. And like others, she has other venues that she posts to and keeps up with. I actually still like this meeting place better than some of the others simply because it is unmoderated. A lot of the time, it just seems like a more honest forum than the moderated blogs or hosting sites. I'm always hoping for new blood, and always hoping for some of the readers of this newgroup to jump in. The new blood is good and keeps the interest level up. Thanks for bringing this up, Arch. Like many, I sure feel like you have been a real valuable asset with your musings to get us to think a little more about what we are doing and how we are doing it. Thanks for letting me use your box. ;^) Robert |
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