talbot
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The recent post by Les re his second bowl got me thinking about my early instruction in bowl turning.
Im very fortunate to be a member of an excellent turning club with some very talented and experienced turners who have taught me so much over the past 2 years.
I bought a lot of books on turning and suscribed to the Woodturning mag as well and they also taught me a bit.
I think however I was 'inspired' and still am by some of the DVd's that I bought and in particular the following:
Turning Wood by Richard Raffan. It took a lot of the unknown out of woodturning for me and the bowlturning sections are amazing.
Turnaround - Jimmy Clewes. His first DVD and then Turn it On, his second DVD which is a three part set.
Jimmy's technique and tool use are filmed extremely well and these DVD's really show how easy turning bowls and spindle work can and should be. His commentary (if you guys can understand him) gets things across in a very clear and simple manner. Watching these DVD's makes you want to have a go!
Jimmy now resides in the US and if any of you want a great 1-1 tuition he is worth every penny.
The last DVD for me is by Andy Lodge - Turning for Results, Bowl Turning Masterclass No. 4.
Andy is more old school but his skills and experience show through in a manner yet again that makes it all look so simple. He turns 4 bowls in this DVD and you see the whole thing from start to finish,,great stuff.
Thought I'd mention the above as these are the DVD's that I watch over and over and still get something from. Ive seen many others but I put these at the top of my list.
regards, Bill
Im very fortunate to be a member of an excellent turning club with some very talented and experienced turners who have taught me so much over the past 2 years.
I bought a lot of books on turning and suscribed to the Woodturning mag as well and they also taught me a bit.
I think however I was 'inspired' and still am by some of the DVd's that I bought and in particular the following:
Turning Wood by Richard Raffan. It took a lot of the unknown out of woodturning for me and the bowlturning sections are amazing.
Turnaround - Jimmy Clewes. His first DVD and then Turn it On, his second DVD which is a three part set.
Jimmy's technique and tool use are filmed extremely well and these DVD's really show how easy turning bowls and spindle work can and should be. His commentary (if you guys can understand him) gets things across in a very clear and simple manner. Watching these DVD's makes you want to have a go!
Jimmy now resides in the US and if any of you want a great 1-1 tuition he is worth every penny.
The last DVD for me is by Andy Lodge - Turning for Results, Bowl Turning Masterclass No. 4.
Andy is more old school but his skills and experience show through in a manner yet again that makes it all look so simple. He turns 4 bowls in this DVD and you see the whole thing from start to finish,,great stuff.
Thought I'd mention the above as these are the DVD's that I watch over and over and still get something from. Ive seen many others but I put these at the top of my list.
regards, Bill
