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AAW 2017 Woodturning with Physical Limitations panel video

AlanZ

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I was a panelist on and recorded the AAW Symposium session about woodturning with physical limitation.

The 2017 AAW Symposium panel composed of Brent English, Gil Malave, Andi Sullivan, Alan Zenreich, Chuck Beland, and their engaged audience, discuss creative methods for safe woodturning for individuals with a variety of limitations, including blindness, essential tremors, PTSD, back problems, inability to stand, and other challenges.

Hopefully you will find it as fascinating as I do.
 
I watched the video last night and realized that a name change was in order for this forum. So now, it is "Woodturning Beyond Barriers" (was Woodturning with Disabilities) to be consistent with the nomenclature of the AAW Woodturning Beyond Barriers program.

I'm beginning to suspect that I may not be as invincible as I thought I was when I was younger. My body is reaching the 1000,000 mile warranty expiration and as things wear out (rotator cuff, spine, knees, feet, etc) I am becoming more attuned to this subject.
 
Bill Boehme said:
I watched the video last night and realized that a name change was in order for this forum. So now, it is "Woodturning Beyond Barriers" (was Woodturning with Disabilities) to be consistent with the nomenclature of the AAW Woodturning Beyond Barriers program.

I'm beginning to suspect that I may not be as invincible as I thought I was when I was younger. My body is reaching the 1000,000 mile warranty expiration and as things wear out (rotator cuff, spine, knees, feet, etc) I am becoming more attuned to this subject.
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Bill,

Many people, especially when they are young, feel invincible. That is, until the first time they get vinced.
 
I am glad I harvested and processed a lot of wood years back when I was still in shape.
Loading, Unloading, Processing green logs into bowl blanks, spindle blanks and boards
takes it's toll over time.
 
AlanZ said:
I was a panelist on and recorded the AAW Symposium session about woodturning with physical limitation.

The 2017 AAW Symposium panel composed of Brent English, Gil Malave, Andi Sullivan, Alan Zenreich, Chuck Beland, and their engaged audience, discuss creative methods for safe woodturning for individuals with a variety of limitations, including blindness, essential tremors, PTSD, back problems, inability to stand, and other challenges.

Hopefully you will find it as fascinating as I do.
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just watched this, thanks. I recently lost 3 fingertips.
 
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