The article by Kurt Hertzog, in the recent AAW Woodturning Fundamentals online magazine, gives some much needed early advice to new turners. I wish I personally had the foresight to approach turning in that manner.
Jake
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Any further suggestions of topics that would be helpful?
Jake:
The Woodturning FUNdamentals Committee is always looking for relevant and timely topics to discuss or highlight to add to the material covered in each of the bi-monthly e-newsletters as part of this new member benefit. If you or others have suggestions about topics that might be helpful to discuss for new or intermediate level woodturners, please let us know by sending your questions or suggestions to Linda Ferber at linda@woodturner.org
Our intention is to provide help and support for those learning basic turning techniques, as well as those making the progression in their experience level from beginner to intermediate.
Thanks for your comments!
Rob Wallace
Jake:
The Woodturning FUNdamentals Committee is always looking for relevant and timely topics to discuss or highlight to add to the material covered in each of the bi-monthly e-newsletters as part of this new member benefit. If you or others have suggestions about topics that might be helpful to discuss for new or intermediate level woodturners, please let us know by sending your questions or suggestions to Linda Ferber at linda@woodturner.org
Our intention is to provide help and support for those learning basic turning techniques, as well as those making the progression in their experience level from beginner to intermediate.
Thanks for your comments!
Rob Wallace
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