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Successful Demo/ Hands on

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Jake Debski

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I want to publicly thank Bill Grumbine for a very successful meeting demo,and a sold out two day hands on. One participant informed me, when asked if he received his moneys worth "Even if I would have left without learning a thing the entertainment was worth every penny." 'nff said.

Thanks Bill.
 
Jake,

Thanks for posting. Bill will be doing the two day workshop and one day demo for the Chesapeake Woodturners this week (May 17 - 19). I'm really looking forward to it.
 
Bill changed the whole way I turn bowls after watching him for a day in Largo, Florida this Spring. I am most grateful to him for what I learned that day.
 
I got to spend a day with him in Pensacola last month, actually worked the video system so I really had a good spot to learn. You are right that his demos are not only interesting and educational but they are also entertaining. I have worked a video camera from the tailstock end of the lathe for a lot of folks, Bill was the first that seemed to get a kick out of covering me with chips as he turned. He could hit just about any one in the front he wanted by turning the bowl gouge slightly. He is a master. If you ever get a chance to see him it is worth the cost of the demo.

This past weekend our local AAW club met and were very lucky to have a great demo by Larry Fox. He is a full time turner from the Colorado Springs area that was here visiting family so he contacted our president. The demo we had planned could postpone a few months so Larry volunteered to demo some unique techniques for us, no charge except what he made from selling his DVD's to us ($10, how can you go wrong!). He was very good also and entertaining, if you ever get a chance to visit with Larry Fox it is also worth the effort!
 
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