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Spalted Wood: The Movie -- Mark Lindquist and Dr. Sara Robinson

The Industrial Arts Instructor she credits in the first video is in our club, Central IL Woodturners. David Bloom is a legend in the Bloomington/Normal IL Community. He influenced 100s of kids over his career, to continue to hone their skills into adulthood. He's a highly skilled turner that taught turning before there was an AAW. If I remember correctly, he was at the first symposium. A real unsung hero for our craft!
 
Richard Coers said:
The Industrial Arts Instructor she credits in the first video is in our club, Central IL Woodturners. David Bloom is a legend in the Bloomington/Normal IL Community. He influenced 100s of kids over his career, to continue to hone their skills into adulthood. He's a highly skilled turner that taught turning before there was an AAW. If I remember correctly, he was at the first symposium. A real unsung hero for our craft!
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Thanks for making the connection, Richard! It is amazing how much impact one dedicated teacher can achieve. I, too, got my introduction to turning at 12 years old by a wonder teacher, Mr. Potter, in the small town of Ketchikan, Alaska.

Did you know that Tom Albrecht (who posted right below you) is also a retired Industrial Arts teacher?
 
I'm attending a week long workshop with Seri at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking, she has shown a few clips of the video and talked about its making. Thanks to those who give credit to her high school teacher. Seri has mentioned him many times. I agree the videos are great, but don't overlook her monumental book on Spalting.
You might save a couple $$ by ordering from Amazon, but she gets very little compensation that way. In my opinion a better choice is to send her an email and order directly from her. See her website: northernspalting.com
 
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