Congratulations to Kent Reisdorph for "Sugarberry Bowl" being selected as Turning of the Week for July 14, 2025
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I'm recently retired and brand new to turning. I live in Eagle River Alaska so the primary hardwood available is birch. I purchased a Jet 1642 and a couple tools. I finished my first bowl the other day.
Welcome to AAW, Paul. For folks starting out, I highly recommend www.turnawoodbowl.com. There is a wealth of information on that site and the corresponding YouTube channel.
Thanks Kent. I have watched a number of the turnawoodbowl videos and have taken the beginning course. I'm a member of Alaska Woodturners and am taking their 101 course next weekend.
Welcome to the forum. I would recommend Stuart Batty's series called "The Seven Fundamentals" for some very good info. Remember he was a production turner so some of what he teaches is based on that for speed.
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