I have discovered the ability to speed up youtube vids. I love Mr Raffan, but I love him more at 1.5x speed. Tomislav at 1.25x etc.
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I don’t believe that’s correct. Havens was mentioned as being active in his local turning group’s newsletter in 2017 and again in 2020 when he donated a lathe:
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Brian Havens is scheduled to do a club demo next month:
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I am very happy to hear that!Brian Havens is scheduled to do a club demo next month:
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Excellent turner and great sense of humour.
Alan Stratton, "As Wood Turns" is another.
My favorite is Tomislav Tomasic. I also watch Richard Raffin, Tim Yoder, Carl Jacobson, Mike Peace and Sam Angelo.
They were better when Kirk DeHeer was doing them THAT is talent.....
I think Mike does a good job, too.
He does o.k. But he has a long way to go to become the turner that Kirk is.
I dont really have any favourites, just go to a few I know for specific info
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Brian is alive and well and was at our October meeting. It sounds like they have moved into the area.
I rarely watch youtube videos - some are good, some are horrible, poor techniques, unsafe.
The AAW website has a bunch of videos vetted for content and safety.
www.woodturner.org
The problem is I can't figure out how to simply browse the list. Things have changed since the last time I looked - now it appears the user needs to already know or guess at some information before seeing a list. What am I missing?
Someone tell me if there's an easy way to browse the list. Preferably organized in some way, by title, subject, author...
JKJ
The AAW website has a bunch of videos vetted for content and safety.
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Browse thousands of articles and videos showcasing woodturning techniques, project tutorials, artist profiles, and tips and tricks from AAW's complete archive dating back to 1986.
www.woodturner.org
The problem is I can't figure out how to simply browse the list. Things have changed since the last time I looked - now it appears the user needs to already know or guess at some information before seeing a list. What am I missing?
Someone tell me if there's an easy way to browse the list. Preferably organized in some way, by title, subject, author...
JKJ
What I like about Raffan is that he keeps it (relatively) simple. A grinder, a bandsaw, and a 12" swing lathe in a small space. And not an overabundance of tools. Although I cringe every time I watch him mount a bowl blank onto a spinning screw chuck.
Ditto on Richard Raffan. He's a model of efficiency.
Richard Raffan
Mike Mahoney
Stuart Batty
Craft Supplies has some good ones, particularly Allan Batty and Ray Key. Mike Nish as well.
Mike Mahoney
Stuart Batty
Craft Supplies has some good ones, particularly Allan Batty and Ray Key. Mike Nish as well.
I came across Tomasic several months ago and I agree with you. He has a patient style and explains things very simply.
Glad to hear Brian Havens is okay. I heard the same thing, that he had died in a crash. I wish he would do more videos. I think his are the best instructional videos for new turners. I love the way he breaks it down by tool type, presentation, and potential pitfalls. I never could grasp grain orientation as a new turner until his demos with the straws.
Now that I have more experience I enjoy Raffen (less useful for beginners imho), Tamislav, Richard Finley, Andrew McCarn, Ronald Kannes, and craftsupplies (I really like the way Mike Nish teaches, - very clear and simple, but not too basic. Though Kirk Deheer is phenomenal - he used to lead most of our club demos that are held at CraftSupplies but recently stepped back due to time constraints, which is unfortunate). I enjoy area50juan though I think he’s somewhat newer to turning and I often feel like we mirror each other in limitations and mistakes, but overall I like his approach as a developing turner and his projects are interesting.
I try to avoid turners who extensively demo free products they receive….it seems a bit disingenuous - when first starting I spent >$200 on carbide tools that a British YouTuber demoed and made them sound like they were a must have. After about 2 uses I realized I didn’t have an undying love for sanding and that traditional tools were the way to go for me. I’ve never used the carbides since (and have never seen the YouTuber use them again on his channel, which I no longer follow).
Fun thread - I’ll have to go check out a few mentioned that I’m unfamiliar with.
Thx, Tom
Now that I have more experience I enjoy Raffen (less useful for beginners imho), Tamislav, Richard Finley, Andrew McCarn, Ronald Kannes, and craftsupplies (I really like the way Mike Nish teaches, - very clear and simple, but not too basic. Though Kirk Deheer is phenomenal - he used to lead most of our club demos that are held at CraftSupplies but recently stepped back due to time constraints, which is unfortunate). I enjoy area50juan though I think he’s somewhat newer to turning and I often feel like we mirror each other in limitations and mistakes, but overall I like his approach as a developing turner and his projects are interesting.
I try to avoid turners who extensively demo free products they receive….it seems a bit disingenuous - when first starting I spent >$200 on carbide tools that a British YouTuber demoed and made them sound like they were a must have. After about 2 uses I realized I didn’t have an undying love for sanding and that traditional tools were the way to go for me. I’ve never used the carbides since (and have never seen the YouTuber use them again on his channel, which I no longer follow).
Fun thread - I’ll have to go check out a few mentioned that I’m unfamiliar with.
Thx, Tom
An Indonesian turner Mayuko creates some fantastic segmented works turning mostly with scrapers. He also makes end grain cutting boards with similar artistry.
I have the same issue looking for videos or information. The website is not very user friendly so I usually get frustrated, give up, and just search YouTube if I’m looking for something. I very rarely go to the website now.
I wish someone would pass this on to whoever designs and maintains the AAW web site.
JKJ
Love Tomislav’s videos on turning smoking pipes from briar chunks. So talented.
ok here goes, Richard Reffen, Robo Hippy, Brian Havens, Tim Yoder, Mike Mahoney many others I appreciate these guys sharing their knowledge!!
One name I have not heard mentioned above is Matt Monaco. Love his approach and ability to teach.
I drool when I watch what Steve Jones does with a skew.
Richard Findlay has just started a series which is great for new turners. I always enjoyed his article in Woodturning Magazine (?j, the magazine from the UK.
I watch youtube videos about Vectric software to program CNC routers to create bowls and other wood objects not possible with the 1930's technology of traditional woodturning equipment.
Price-wise the point has been reached where modern technology, CNC, etc , is a fraction of the cost of traditional turning equipment. Oval bowls are a perfect example, who wants to spend $4K on a very difficult to use oval turning attachment plus the cost of a lathe capable of using the oval attachment when you can do a better oval bowl for less than half the price of the oval attachment itself?
If you really enjoy traditional turning methods that's wonderful, continue by all means.
For me the attraction of this forum is seeing the designs and end results of turner's efforts.
Price-wise the point has been reached where modern technology, CNC, etc , is a fraction of the cost of traditional turning equipment. Oval bowls are a perfect example, who wants to spend $4K on a very difficult to use oval turning attachment plus the cost of a lathe capable of using the oval attachment when you can do a better oval bowl for less than half the price of the oval attachment itself?
If you really enjoy traditional turning methods that's wonderful, continue by all means.
For me the attraction of this forum is seeing the designs and end results of turner's efforts.
I do like Steve Jones/Woodturner 21. If I had turned as many spindles as I have bowls, maybe I would be as good as he is with the skew.... He doesn't really teach, but he is pretty good with the skew. He commented once, "why turn bowls when you can turn spindles" to which, of course I replied with "why turn spindles when you can turn bowls".
robo hippy
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