My name is Al Fletcher. I am 80 years old and have been turning for only about 5 years. My passion is color and segmented work and have enjoyed making a number of pieces in the Michael Mode format. In terms of background, I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps flying helicopters in the 1960s (Vietnam), and after 1 year teaching industrial arts, I spent the next 32 years as a school district administrator. I have built two houses and now I'm retired in Mahtomedi Minnesota and I am an active member in the Minnesota Woodturners Association. When I am not in my shop my wife and I love to travel.
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My introduction
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Welcome Alan,
Great to have you.
Great to have you.
Welcome, Alan. You'll find a lot of great people here that are willing to share what they know.
Welcome Al! If there is anything you need please reach out. Look forward to seeing some of your work.
Hello Alan! I have no idea what Michael Mode format is but if it’s woodturning, it’s got to be good! Got photos?
JKJ
Hi Alan
If you were flying in 1969 you might have been my Uber driver.
Semper Fi.
Jay
If you were flying in 1969 you might have been my Uber driver.
Semper Fi.
Jay
As a fellow segmenter, welcome!