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Many,Many thanks

Gary Chapman

Gary Chapman

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First let me thanks all the members on this board for all the help that has been given to all who has asked for help.
Last month I posted for help with my problem of tear-out. I recieved many helpful tips but one person in perticular stated that they would be happy to help me with my gouge skills.
That young man went out of his way on his weekend to selfishly spend hours of his personal time to give me hands on instruction, adivise on sharpening, helpful tips on sanding, and much more information on turning. I can't thank him enough to share his knowledge and time with this unskillful newby to turning.
In this day and age of selfishness, the me generation,you just don't find those people very often. I would never have reached such an individual had it not been for this forum. I really appreciate all of your help and espically that of Vince from woodnwonders.
Thanks again for all your help- Gary
 
That is very good to hear. My experience is that woodturners are very willing to give up some of their spare time to come to the aid of beginning turners -- very possibly because they were also helped by someone else that selflessly gave up some of their free time.

I think that perception and reality are sometimes miles apart. My experience is that people are willing to give a helping hand to others. It is too easy to generalize and become cynical about mankind which carries the inherent risk of becoming a ... uh ... a cynic. :)
 
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