This is my first post and so glad I have found this forum, have learned a lot already. Been a woodworker for a lot of years and taking my first turning class this Sat. So excited. I've waited for the kids to grow, i.e. move out, and now I'm ready. Hope at some point I'm able to actually give something to this forum as opposed to just taking. Happy New Years.
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Scott Brandstetter
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Glad to have you here. give us a review of the class when you get back.
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Scott, contratulations on taking a turning class! That's the best way to improve skills while having fun.
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Scott,
Welcome! Check out the local chapters near you!
Al
Welcome! Check out the local chapters near you!
Al
Class was incredible
Guys and Gals
Took my class today at the WoodCraft in Louisville, Ky today. Wow, amazing, incredible. I learned so darn much. Greg taught the class and impressed me so much. Could type so much but I guess the main thing is that i came home with a JET 1442VS and can't wait to wake up in the morning. Have so much to learn and look forward to every minute of it. Have to admit that when I signed up for the class I thought 9-4 was a long darn time. Haven't been in school for quite a while. By the time it was over I was willing to pay more, for more time.
Sorry to ramble, just thought I would share my thoughts. You guys are probably remembering when you were a newbie.......what a feeling.
Guys and Gals
Took my class today at the WoodCraft in Louisville, Ky today. Wow, amazing, incredible. I learned so darn much. Greg taught the class and impressed me so much. Could type so much but I guess the main thing is that i came home with a JET 1442VS and can't wait to wake up in the morning. Have so much to learn and look forward to every minute of it. Have to admit that when I signed up for the class I thought 9-4 was a long darn time. Haven't been in school for quite a while. By the time it was over I was willing to pay more, for more time.
Sorry to ramble, just thought I would share my thoughts. You guys are probably remembering when you were a newbie.......what a feeling.
My advice now is to be patient with yourself. By the end of the class you felt pretty confident with your newfound skills; today may be a different story. Give yourself time to develop the muscle memory, understanding of the forces acting on a cut, etc. When you get frustrated, turn off the lathe, walk away for a bit, think through what is happening where the tool interacts with the wood, and don’t hesitate to ask questions and post photos to get input from people who’ve been there.