As reported by Ralph,aka n7bsn;
"Stuart Batty talking about the difference between US and UK Turners, noting that UK Turners all have better techniques, but most have no sense of design, while US turners have design drilled into them from day one, but are always looking for the quick and easy way to turn something."
I tend to agree with Stuart, But, why? Is it that so many North American turners come to the craft later in life. Or maybe because they jump to the artsy side quicker, perhaps too soon? Or maybe the UK folks are mostly products of the apprenticeship programs and learned the craft doing production work. Why are the "Down Under turners" so adept at pushing the design envelope?
So many questions, any thoughts/ answers from the forum folks?
"Stuart Batty talking about the difference between US and UK Turners, noting that UK Turners all have better techniques, but most have no sense of design, while US turners have design drilled into them from day one, but are always looking for the quick and easy way to turn something."
I tend to agree with Stuart, But, why? Is it that so many North American turners come to the craft later in life. Or maybe because they jump to the artsy side quicker, perhaps too soon? Or maybe the UK folks are mostly products of the apprenticeship programs and learned the craft doing production work. Why are the "Down Under turners" so adept at pushing the design envelope?
So many questions, any thoughts/ answers from the forum folks?