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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
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