Let's discuss.
Originally posted by Dario
<br /> people need to know the distinction between critiquing the pen/product vs the maker. As well as people agreeing to disagree in a civil way.
Originally posted by Randy
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No doubt a few people will get their feelings hurt on a true critique forum; but that is the chance they take.
originally posted by wdcav1952
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To critique, you should have an album with your work displayed. Personally, I believe that you should show your credentials, ie your work, before you critique others. Every one can buy a throw away camera and have Wal-mart make you a disc with the pictures on it. If you can't display your own work, I question your right to comment on those who do.
Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />If the critiques forum is brought back, as mentioned above some rules/guidelines are needed.
My thoughts are:
1. Avoid negative buzz words such as lousy, poor, loser, and the like.
2. To critique, you should have an album with your work displayed. Personally, I believe that you should show your credentials, ie your work, before you critique others. Every one can buy a throw away camera and have Wal-mart make you a disc with the pictures on it. If you can't display your own work, I question your right to comment on those who do.
3. As mentioned, tighter moderation to lock a thread if the discussion becomes personal.
4. Temporary suspensions from the forum for those who choose to participate in personal attacks.
Originally posted by Blind_Squirrel
<br />I for one would welcome honest critques. When I show my wife or friends a pen all they can say is "it's beautiful!" I am looking to better my pen making; who better to tell you the good/bad than your peer group?
Originally posted by ed4copies
<br />Originally posted by Blind_Squirrel
<br />I for one would welcome honest critques. When I show my wife or friends a pen all they can say is "it's beautiful!" I am looking to better my pen making; who better to tell you the good/bad than your peer group?
Scott,
If there is a Woodcraft in your neighborhood, try there. Or, find the AAW (American Assn of Woodturners) in your area. While they seem to be "bowl-oriented", there are a lot of turners there who can HOLD your pen, FEEL the joints and, if you wish, give you accurate suggestions.
Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />It will work well for about an hour then go downhill to name calling.
Originally posted by DCBluesman
<br />If you want warm air blown up your dress. post your photo with a "NPGJ Comments Only" caption (Nice pen, good job.)
Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />.....All some folks are looking for is validation. You won't get that with critiques.
Originally posted by Mudder
<br />.....From what I have seen a photograph can be deceiving. It can give you the illusion of things that are not there and it can make flaws less noticeable.
I think a critique forum is one of those things that are great in theory buy there is no practical way to make it work.
Originally posted by DCBluesman
<br />BTW, for those of you who are somewhat new to the forum, you will soon realize whose opinions you value. You will then avail yourself of direct input through correspondence. The ensuing dialogs will be worth more to you than generic posts and critiques by faceless, nameless individuals who fear rebuke to the point that they hide behind the anonymity that the internet and this forum provide.
Looks slightly overturned at the finial end.
I'm not crazy about the shapes, but the fit and finish look very good on all three.
you might want to consider doing away with the CB or maybe just the gold ring and maybe changing the finial
I really like the way the kit flows now. Great job.
The CB winds up in an awkward place relative to the clip with the wood
The picture I see appears to have considerable bleed-through into the white and spoils (sorry) the whole appearance.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
George Santayana (1863 - 1952), The Life of Reason, Volume 1, 1905