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Barah :: collective name for woodturners
I cannot (can I?) be the first to pose the question of what we term
ourselves when two or more gather in the name of woodturning? For example we know of collective terms such as Flock of Birds, Host of Angels, Cast of Actors, Panel of Experts, Den of Thieves…. But what of woodturners? Apparently there is no word that can safely and accurately group us, without defining the activity of the group. When sociologists talk about humans in groups, the general word they use is "group." But we are more than just a "group" of woodturners since the term can be applied to almost any gathering of humans, animals or plants. Words that are used to describe creatures of the sea, air, and land are singular collective nouns - like the English words fish, fowl, and cattle. So let me be the first to propose that we are a BARAH of woodturners. In the absence of any other term – and I have scoured the world-wide-web for a solution – I think barah perfectly fits the bill. Let me explain - it's a very ancient word which arises in different cultures and traditions and, depending on where you find it, has different interpretations. In essence its means "to cut"; "to create"; "to choose/select"; "to make something out of nothing". That's what we do.. we select or choose and then cut a tree or a log, and we create something from what was nothing. Welcome to the Barah Niall Cahill www.nirvanawood.com |
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On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 02:09:21 -0800, NC wrote:
I cannot (can I?) be the first to pose the question of what we term ourselves when two or more gather in the name of woodturning? For example we know of collective terms such as Flock of Birds, Host of Angels, Cast of Actors, Panel of Experts, Den of Thieves…. But what of woodturners? I suggest that we be referred to as a 'knot' of woodturners. |
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A group of us at an event could be called a "turnout."
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I do not think I want to tell people I am knot a woodturner. I prefure to
let them think I am a woodturner. Mabe we want to be a gander of woodturners. "Obfuscated" wrote in message news On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 02:09:21 -0800, NC wrote: I cannot (can I?) be the first to pose the question of what we term ourselves when two or more gather in the name of woodturning? For example we know of collective terms such as Flock of Birds, Host of Angels, Cast of Actors, Panel of Experts, Den of Thieves.. But what of woodturners? I suggest that we be referred to as a 'knot' of woodturners. |
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"Henry" wrote:
I do not think I want to tell people I am knot a woodturner. I prefure to let them think I am a woodturner. Mabe we want to be a gander of woodturners. Has 'Catch of Woodturners' been suggested yet? "Obfuscated" wrote in message news On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 02:09:21 -0800, NC wrote: I cannot (can I?) be the first to pose the question of what we term ourselves when two or more gather in the name of woodturning? For example we know of collective terms such as Flock of Birds, Host of Angels, Cast of Actors, Panel of Experts, Den of Thieves.. But what of woodturners? I suggest that we be referred to as a 'knot' of woodturners. |
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On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:16:24 GMT, Lobby Dosser
wrote: "Henry" wrote: I do not think I want to tell people I am knot a woodturner. I prefure to let them think I am a woodturner. Mabe we want to be a gander of woodturners. Has 'Catch of Woodturners' been suggested yet? dunno..... but I think I'll pass on the first rotation and wait for later turnouts.. could be some interesting spin offs, too.. |
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'An argument of woodturners' Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings |
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(Chuck) wrote:
On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:16:24 GMT, Lobby Dosser wrote: "Henry" wrote: I do not think I want to tell people I am knot a woodturner. I prefure to let them think I am a woodturner. Mabe we want to be a gander of woodturners. Has 'Catch of Woodturners' been suggested yet? See my previous post in this thread. My newsreader lurched on this thread. Or had a catch, not sure which. -- Chuck *#:^) chaz3913(AT)yahoo(DOT)com Anti-spam sig: please remove "NO SPAM" from e-mail address to reply. September 11, 2001 - Never Forget ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:16:24 GMT, Lobby Dosser
wrote: "Henry" wrote: I do not think I want to tell people I am knot a woodturner. I prefure to let them think I am a woodturner. Mabe we want to be a gander of woodturners. Has 'Catch of Woodturners' been suggested yet? See my previous post in this thread. -- Chuck *#:^) chaz3913(AT)yahoo(DOT)com Anti-spam sig: please remove "NO SPAM" from e-mail address to reply. September 11, 2001 - Never Forget ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 12:07:00 -0500, Arch wrote:
'An argument of woodturners' Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings A revolution of woodturners? A spin of woodturners? A circle of woodturners? Bill |
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After a spate of speculation I suggest the alliterative "wealth of
woodturners." "Obfuscated" wrote in message news On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 12:07:00 -0500, Arch wrote: 'An argument of woodturners' Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings A revolution of woodturners? A spin of woodturners? A circle of woodturners? Bill |
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Splinter group
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LOL
Yes aren't we ?? Leo Lichtman wrote: Splinter group |
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On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 16:47:41 -0500, George wrote:
After a spate of speculation I suggest the alliterative "wealth of woodturners." I'm all in favor of wealth. The trick seems to be to avoid wasting too much time on a 'day job'. Bill |
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Leo Van Der Loo wrote in message ...
LOL Yes aren't we ?? Leo Lichtman wrote: Splinter group One splinter group, the oldest known professional group, are the trick turners. They have been outlawed in most localities. They are often found "Barah" ssed and their clientele can be quite em "Barah" ssed to be caught dealing with them. Eric |
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"Rob Dingnagian" wrote: One splinter group, the oldest known professional group, are the trick turners. (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ROTFLMAO I believe you will enjoy this, if you have not heard it befo "Coyote," the hookers union sells a Tee-shirt with this slogan. "The trick is not getting caught." |
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"Leo Lichtman" wrote in message ... ROTFLMAO I believe you will enjoy this, if you have not heard it befo "Coyote," the hookers union sells a Tee-shirt with this slogan. "The trick is not getting caught." Might we ask how you know this? |
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"Harry B. Pye" wrote: Might we ask how you know this? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Certainly, you may ask... |
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"Harry B. Pye" wrote: Might we ask how you know this?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Certainly, you may ask... But I guess I shouldn't hold my breath while waiting for an answer! |
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Well, as I understand it, "Barah" is a Hebrew verb that means "to
create out of nothing" or in Latin, Ex Nihilo. This is opposed to assembling something out of existing parts. It's not a term you see everyday. In woodturning circles (pun intended), we are relasing the Bowl Within, rather than an Ex Nihilo creation. I'm afraid I'll have to vote no to Barah. I kind of like CLUTCH but similar-sounding CATCH has more meaning, as most lathes I've seen don't have clutches, but belt-drives or direct-drives. Technically they could be considered clutches, but it doesn't feel like it to me. Possible alternatives: a ROUND of turners. Or for the eccentric chuck set, an OFF-CENTER of woodturners. For spindle turners: a COVE of turners. How about a SPIN of turners? Or, based on how we actually act, a CURMUDGEONRY of turners? Hm. Then there could be a CHUCK of turners. Naw, let's chuck that one out. Aw, CATCH is something I'm used to -- like when I do my exploding bowl trick. Let's use that. John Pierce Maker of Fine Wood Chips and Sawdust |
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Well, as I understand it, "Barah" is a Hebrew verb that means "to
create out of nothing" or in Latin, Ex Nihilo. This is opposed to assembling something out of existing parts. It's not a term you see everyday. In woodturning circles (pun intended), we are relasing the Bowl Within, rather than an Ex Nihilo creation. I'm afraid I'll have to vote no to Barah. I kind of like CLUTCH but similar-sounding CATCH has more meaning, as most lathes I've seen don't have clutches, but belt-drives or direct-drives. Technically they could be considered clutches, but it doesn't feel like it to me. Possible alternatives: a ROUND of turners. Or for the eccentric chuck set, an OFF-CENTER of woodturners. For spindle turners: a COVE of turners. How about a SPIN of turners? Or, based on how we actually act, a CURMUDGEONRY of turners? Hm. Then there could be a CHUCK of turners. Naw, let's chuck that one out. Aw, CATCH is something I'm used to -- like when I do my exploding bowl trick. Let's use that. John Pierce Maker of Fine Wood Chips and Sawdust |
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Well, as I understand it, "Barah" is a Hebrew verb that means "to
create out of nothing" or in Latin, Ex Nihilo. This is opposed to assembling something out of existing parts. It's not a term you see everyday. In woodturning circles (pun intended), we are relasing the Bowl Within, rather than an Ex Nihilo creation. I'm afraid I'll have to vote no to Barah. I kind of like CLUTCH but similar-sounding CATCH has more meaning, as most lathes I've seen don't have clutches, but belt-drives or direct-drives. Technically they could be considered clutches, but it doesn't feel like it to me. Possible alternatives: a ROUND of turners. Or for the eccentric chuck set, an OFF-CENTER of woodturners. For spindle turners: a COVE of turners. How about a SPIN of turners? Or, based on how we actually act, a CURMUDGEONRY of turners? Hm. Then there could be a CHUCK of turners. Naw, let's chuck that one out. Aw, CATCH is something I'm used to -- like when I do my exploding bowl trick. Let's use that. John Pierce Maker of Fine Wood Chips and Sawdust |
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On 7 Dec 2004 08:01:40 -0800, "woodgrinder"
wrote: Well, as I understand it, "Barah" is a Hebrew verb that means "to create out of nothing" or in Latin, Ex Nihilo. This is opposed to assembling something out of existing parts. It's not a term you see everyday. In woodturning circles (pun intended), we are relasing the Bowl Within, rather than an Ex Nihilo creation. I'm afraid I'll have to vote no to Barah. I kind of like CLUTCH but similar-sounding CATCH has more meaning, as most lathes I've seen don't have clutches, but belt-drives or direct-drives. Technically they could be considered clutches, but it doesn't feel like it to me. Possible alternatives: a ROUND of turners. Or for the eccentric chuck set, an OFF-CENTER of woodturners. For spindle turners: a COVE of turners. How about a SPIN of turners? Or, based on how we actually act, a CURMUDGEONRY of turners? Hm. Then there could be a CHUCK of turners. Naw, let's chuck that one out. Aw, CATCH is something I'm used to -- like when I do my exploding bowl trick. Let's use that. John Pierce Maker of Fine Wood Chips and Sawdust you can say that again.. no wait.. you did.. hope 3 times is the charm for you.. if all else fails, you could be Tina Turner.. |
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mac davis wrote: On 7 Dec 2004 08:01:40 -0800, "woodgrinder" wrote: [snip...] you can say that again.. no wait.. you did.. hope 3 times is the charm for you.. if all else fails, you could be Tina Turner.. OK, cut me some slaaaaack! I'm using the new Google interface. It kept hitting me with errors, saying it hadn't posted. Sometimes it did, sometimes it didn't. People who are blessed with a real nntp reader don't have to worry about this! John Maker of fine wood chips and sawdust |
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I've had the same issues. However, you've got to admit, it was funny.
Thanks for the chuckle Mac. Eric |
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mac davis wrote: .... if all else fails, you could be Tina Turner.. i know i'm getting old. i don't believe how many times i read that before i got it. martin caskey millers island, maryland |
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On 8 Dec 2004 09:03:19 -0800, "woodgrinder"
wrote: mac davis wrote: On 7 Dec 2004 08:01:40 -0800, "woodgrinder" wrote: [snip...] you can say that again.. no wait.. you did.. hope 3 times is the charm for you.. if all else fails, you could be Tina Turner.. OK, cut me some slaaaaack! I'm using the new Google interface. It kept hitting me with errors, saying it hadn't posted. Sometimes it did, sometimes it didn't. People who are blessed with a real nntp reader don't have to worry about this! John Maker of fine wood chips and sawdust yeah, that's what I figured was happening to ya.. you should try FreeAgent.. good program.. http://www.forteinc.com I used it for years and finally broke down and bought Agent.. spell check rocks! lol |
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