I received my copy of Bill's instructional DVD last week and thought I'd
pass along my impressions.

First, understand that I am a neophyte turner. I've been woodworking for
quite a few years, but never got around to turning until recently. I've
purchased Raffan's turning wood video from Taunton and have several
other woodworking videos from them as well.

Regarding turning, there are several things I didn't understand about
the process, especially having to do with the use of green wood and how
to get it successfully to a dry blank ready for finish turning.

Bill's video starts with him, chainsaw in hand, cutting a cherry log for
future life as a bowl. He explains not only how, but why he's cutting it
the way he is. He continues telling how and why throughout the video,
which is in my opinion far better than just telling how.
He proceeds to go through every step needed to turn that log into a
beautiful bowl.
He presents each new step with a good explanation of why he's doing it
as well as how he's doing it.
His use of the tools is somewhat different from Raffan's, but after
watching Bill, I can understand the difference and for the first time
understand Raffan's usage better as well.

I'll spare you the play by play and just say that the video really
filled in a lot of blanks (mental, not wood) for me. I wish I had
purchased this DVD to start with, I'd have saved some nice wood from the
horrible fate I subjected it to.

The production was pretty good too; better than I expected. Every
Taunton video I own has at least one section where the sound level drops
so low that you think the presenter is at the end of a long tunnel.
Bill's video had good sound quality throughout. There were a couple of
instances in which the camera operator moved the camera and bonked into
something, but aside from being slightly comical it didn't really
detract from the video.
Bill illustrates a couple of points on a white board by drawing. I felt
that a prepared graphic would have made better use of the time and
medium, but that's a minor point.

For the beginning bowl turner, this is definitely worth the asking
price. I would have saved more than the video price in butchered wood
had I gotten it sooner.

Great video Bill, thanks. And by the way, the bluegrass music you used
was great.

WoodMangler wrote:
snip of critiqque of the video

Thanks, Bill I got mine as well. I've been turning for a few
years and have taught others to turn. I thought that the video
was quite well done. You're right, the volume levels and most of
the camera angles were handled very nicely. I've recommended it
to my father in Seattle since I can't drive over to his house
every time he has a question. BTW, Bill, if he doesn't buy it
please let me know and I'll get a copy and have you send it to
him. Thanks. I'd highly recommend it to anyone starting out.
Unlike most videos, it really does show how to do the things
rather than demonstrate that the person in the video can do them.
Good music too. %-)

Dave in Fairfax
--
Dave Leader
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daveldr at att dot net
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Capital Area Woodturners
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PATINA
http://www.Patinatools.org/

I just bought a DVD call Bowl Turning by Del Stubbs. It says on the case
that the video lasts for 120 minutes. I haven't viewed it yet and was
wondering what your opinion of it is. I am new to turning.
Thanks


"Dave in Fairfax" wrote in message
...
WoodMangler wrote:
snip of critiqque of the video

Thanks, Bill I got mine as well. I've been turning for a few
years and have taught others to turn. I thought that the video
was quite well done. You're right, the volume levels and most of
the camera angles were handled very nicely. I've recommended it
to my father in Seattle since I can't drive over to his house
every time he has a question. BTW, Bill, if he doesn't buy it
please let me know and I'll get a copy and have you send it to
him. Thanks. I'd highly recommend it to anyone starting out.
Unlike most videos, it really does show how to do the things
rather than demonstrate that the person in the video can do them.
Good music too. %-)

Dave in Fairfax
--
Dave Leader
reply-to doesn't work
use:
daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.Patinatools.org/

Bob wrote:
I just bought a DVD call Bowl Turning by Del Stubbs. It says on the case
that the video lasts for 120 minutes. I haven't viewed it yet and was
wondering what your opinion of it is. I am new to turning.

I haven't seen Del's video, perhaps some one who has would care to
comment. My personal feeling is that ivdeos are a poor substitute
for someone standing next to you. If you can find a local mentor,
you'll be amply repaid for the effort. Most clubs have plenty of
people who are happy to help anyone who asks. And there's coffee
and talk at the meetings tool. %-)

Dave in Fairfax
--
Dave Leader
reply-to doesn't work
use:
daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.Patinatools.org/

In article lkssd.200622$R05.163171@attbi_s53, "Bob" wrote:
I just bought a DVD call Bowl Turning by Del Stubbs. It says on the case
that the video lasts for 120 minutes. I haven't viewed it yet and was
wondering what your opinion of it is. I am new to turning.
Thanks



Del's video is terrific and in my opinion one of the best. I haven't seen
Bill's yet. It's here but Christmas is aways away yet :(

Stuart Johnson
Red Oak, Texas

Great video Bill, thanks. And by the way, the bluegrass music you used
was great.

I stopped into Bill's shop this week and picked up my copy. I'm one of
Bill's former students and was present for one day of the filming. I
thoroughly enjoyed this DVD. In fact I liked it so much I replaced my
obsolete VCR tape unit with a new DVD/VCR unit. Now I can watch DVDs and
VCRs. (All your fault Bill) Bill and I belong to the Lehigh Valley
Woodturners so you may think I'm prejudiced.

The tape was just like being in Bill's shop and working on that monster
Poolewood of his. Just nostalgia. Anyway, he covered just about every
possible topic that one needs to turn a bowl. The only thing not supplied is
practice. Get the video, some firewood and the right tools and practice.
When something goes wrong, go back to the video and review the explanation.

I liked the video so much that I bought a second one for a friend of mine.
If you know me, I only spend my money on quality products.

I just bought a DVD call Bowl Turning by Del Stubbs. It says on the case
that the video lasts for 120 minutes. I haven't viewed it yet and was
wondering what your opinion of it is. I am new to turning.

I have Dell Stubbs video. It is good but somewhat outdated. There is no
question about Dell's ability as a turner and his enthusiasm for his craft.
In my opinion, there are some things that could easily be omitted. For
example, he spends a lot of time explaining his technique for allowing the
drive belt to slip giving him a variable speed lathe. Good tape but remember
a lot of water has gone under the bridge since the tape was made. The
techniques are still valid though the hardware has changed.

Harry

Thanks Woodmangler! I am glad to hear you liked it. We had a great film
crew who had absolutely no experience with woodturning at all, but picked up
what we wanted to do in no time. Our cameraman is also the one who picked
out the music as well, but as soon as I heard it, I knew it would be a good
fit. Anyone who is reading this and is interested, you can see the details
at http://www.wonderfulwood.com/dvd.html.
--
Bill

Bill Grumbine

commercial site www.wonderfulwood.com
personal site www.enter.net/~ultradad
"WoodMangler" wrote in message
...
I received my copy of Bill's instructional DVD last week and thought I'd
pass along my impressions.

First, understand that I am a neophyte turner. I've been woodworking for
quite a few years, but never got around to turning until recently. I've
purchased Raffan's turning wood video from Taunton and have several
other woodworking videos from them as well.

Regarding turning, there are several things I didn't understand about
the process, especially having to do with the use of green wood and how
to get it successfully to a dry blank ready for finish turning.

Bill's video starts with him, chainsaw in hand, cutting a cherry log for
future life as a bowl. He explains not only how, but why he's cutting it
the way he is. He continues telling how and why throughout the video,
which is in my opinion far better than just telling how.
He proceeds to go through every step needed to turn that log into a
beautiful bowl.
He presents each new step with a good explanation of why he's doing it
as well as how he's doing it.
His use of the tools is somewhat different from Raffan's, but after
watching Bill, I can understand the difference and for the first time
understand Raffan's usage better as well.

I'll spare you the play by play and just say that the video really
filled in a lot of blanks (mental, not wood) for me. I wish I had
purchased this DVD to start with, I'd have saved some nice wood from the
horrible fate I subjected it to.

The production was pretty good too; better than I expected. Every
Taunton video I own has at least one section where the sound level drops
so low that you think the presenter is at the end of a long tunnel.
Bill's video had good sound quality throughout. There were a couple of
instances in which the camera operator moved the camera and bonked into
something, but aside from being slightly comical it didn't really
detract from the video.
Bill illustrates a couple of points on a white board by drawing. I felt
that a prepared graphic would have made better use of the time and
medium, but that's a minor point.

For the beginning bowl turner, this is definitely worth the asking
price. I would have saved more than the video price in butchered wood
had I gotten it sooner.

Great video Bill, thanks. And by the way, the bluegrass music you used
was great.

Thanks Dave! As a side note, you were the very first to respond to my
initial posting earlier this year when I was trying to gauge the interest
level in this project. I am very glad to hear you liked it, and I will keep
an eye out for your father.

--
Bill

Bill Grumbine

commercial site www.wonderfulwood.com
personal site www.enter.net/~ultradad
"Dave in Fairfax" wrote in message
...
WoodMangler wrote:
snip of critiqque of the video

Thanks, Bill I got mine as well. I've been turning for a few
years and have taught others to turn. I thought that the video
was quite well done. You're right, the volume levels and most of
the camera angles were handled very nicely. I've recommended it
to my father in Seattle since I can't drive over to his house
every time he has a question. BTW, Bill, if he doesn't buy it
please let me know and I'll get a copy and have you send it to
him. Thanks. I'd highly recommend it to anyone starting out.
Unlike most videos, it really does show how to do the things
rather than demonstrate that the person in the video can do them.
Good music too. %-)

Dave in Fairfax
--
Dave Leader
reply-to doesn't work
use:
daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.Patinatools.org/

Bill Grumbine wrote:
Thanks Dave! As a side note, you were the very first to respond to my
initial posting earlier this year when I was trying to gauge the interest
level in this project. I am very glad to hear you liked it, and I will keep
an eye out for your father.

I'm glad that it worked out for you, Bill. If he doesn't do
something by, say Xmas, let me know. His name is Alan.

Thanks,
Dave
--
Dave Leader
reply-to doesn't work
use:
daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.Patinatools.org/