A British Invasion

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They are a bunch of wood butchering hacks - woodturner wannabes :rolleyes:

To say that they were inspiring, I'm sure, is an understatement.
 
John, I'm sure that at least one of them has turned a pen but they all happen to be well known British wood turners and demonstrators.
 
Hi Chuckie!

I've met most of those guys before. What a great group! How is Alan Batty kicking these days? Does he still give Stuart Batty a hard time in their presentations?

I think in watching these guys doing their thing, I gained more from Stuart Mortimer because of his use of the skew. To watch him with a skew, roughing out a large spindle, is just mesmerizing! And I have to say he was the most gracious towards us penturners, asking questions and wanting to see our pens - nice guy!

You're lucky to have spent time with them. A really good bunch of people!

Scott.
 
Chuck,Where did you manage to see such a great bunch of wood turners, and how long before your head stops spinning?. It's funny, I have a Jimmy Clewes signature Bowl gouge, but my bowls don't look any thing like his, same thing with my Les Paul guitar, his has more notes than mine does.
 
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They were at the North Carolina Woodturning Symposium held this past weekend at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. A complete list of demonstrators is available at the event web site. http://www.northcarolinawoodturning.com/

The gallery included one pen display and one giant slimline. I did not get the names of the turners.

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Wow, what a great lineup! I love to watch Jimmy Clewes live behind a lathe, what a treat that is. He has moved to Las Vegas, so I am not so sure he is a "blue" blood anymore...LOL....
 
Jimmy Clewes was at our woodturning club in May.

He was turning a large chunk of wood into a vase when he "found" a grub with his gouge.

His comment while wiping off his safety glasses was, "glad I wasn't talking just then"!:eek::eek:
 
Thanks guys for the links to some beautiful turnings. Works of art that would look real good in my house. If only I could afford them. It makes one long for the experience to be able to create the same.
 
Chuckie,

I was there too. WOW is a good summary. I learned a lot and had a load of fun.

Wish I had thought to post something in advance to arrange a meet and greet with other IAP members.

Tony
 
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