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Christey Gibson

Christey Gibson

Christey Gibson

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Hello all. I've been turning since 2021. I'm currently turning on a Grizzly G0838 but about to have an original Powermatic 3520 also. I'm a retired mail carrier and this started as a retirement hobby. Now I've done a show and sell a few of my things. I turn mostly bowls but I also like making boxes and jars sometimes with shop made pewter lids. I use resin mixed with wood a lot also. My husband is great enabler and turns a little but he's not obsessed like I am.
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Hello Christey, from a fellow Tennessean, moved here from up north in 1970! (I joke that Pittsburgh is a good place to be FROM!)
My Lovely Bride is not the least bit interested in turning (I don't think I've ever seen her in the shop) but she is highly supportive and uses things I make for her!

I've turned a bunch of bowls over the years but prefer smaller things and from dry wood. (I love to cut up green wood into turning blanks for drying.) I don't sell things except by accident or when my arm gets twisted too hard. I guess my favorite thing is teaching! When people ask how much I charge I tell them a good story or a good joke. A couple still owe me; their jokes were somewhat lacking. :)

Going to the symposium in Franklin the end of Jan? I've missed for some years for medical reasons but have signed up for this year. A lot of turners from all over TN (and outside) go.

Having two lathes in the shop is wonderful, both for students, and to keep one project set up while working on another.

JKJ
 
John K Jordan said:
Hello Christey, from a fellow Tennessean, moved here from up north in 1970! (I joke that Pittsburgh is a good place to be FROM!)
My Lovely Bride is not the least bit interested in turning (I don't think I've ever seen her in the shop) but she is highly supportive and uses things I make for her!

I've turned a bunch of bowls over the years but prefer smaller things and from dry wood. (I love to cut up green wood into turning blanks for drying.) I don't sell things except by accident or when my arm gets twisted too hard. I guess my favorite thing is teaching! When people ask how much I charge I tell them a good story or a good joke. A couple still owe me; their jokes were somewhat lacking. :)

Going to the symposium in Franklin the end of Jan? I've missed for some years for medical reasons but have signed up for this year. A lot of turners from all over TN (and outside) go.

Having two lathes in the shop is wonderful, both for students, and to keep one project set up while working on another.

JKJ
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I'd love to go to the symposium. Every year I think I'm gonna go and something comes up.
 
Welcome Christey! You'll enjoy this place and these people who are always willing to help. Hope to say hello to you at the next TAW meeting.
bill
 
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