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I think some clearing up is in order...

In my post I never mentioned slamming, piling on, or destroying anyones self esteem. I was talking about even tho liking a piece, being able to offer...

It's not totally hijacking because it leads back to the question, Can one learn and improve his/her turning skills and 'eye' for design if all they get are 'Attaboys'?

If a form is absolutely...

I'm not talking about style, or pushing your definition of style on others. People are different, in their views of what looks good.

OK....here's an example...
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I'm not saying that you can't give an Attaboy with your opinion....:(
I agree that superb work should get wows, and anything under that should deserve a mix - well done, next time try to...but how...

Can one learn and improve his/her turning skills and 'eye' for design if all they get are 'Attaboys'?

There have been some posts here that beg the question, IMHO.

It is my opinion that people...

Alex, I've been reading the threads, you getting slammed by a turning, wanting to turn BIG blanks, etc... Not trying to be smart, but I think you aughta follow some of the advice and get some lessons...

Been a while since I've been on SMC, between workin and the family...... figured I'd drop in. Thats pretty cool Ray!! :cool: My sons playing the guitar, mebbe I'll try makin one and this tone deaf...

Add 1 or 2 drops of soap to the water in the barrel and you don't need to worry about mosquitoes. Won't hurt your garden any either.

ooops......forgot the questions......:o

What size beams would you use?

How many and what size post to hold the beams up?

4x4's......I'd use 9 total, equally spaced 4' on 8' sides, 3.5'...

Best bet is to dig holes 18-20" deep (below the frostline) and cement the posts in. Guarantee it won't move. When I bought my house 18 years ago I put in a pool and built a freestanding deck...

SWEET! You make the pen display stands, Jim?

Shane, if you do call Berea........ask for Larry. GREAT guy, he'll definitely take care of you.

Well, Bonnie.....them pens would fit MY hands.........http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/jt6089/9.gif

Suck up...........http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/jt6089/staff_muttley.gif

So does the colored closed cell foam sheets they sell at WallyWorld. I use the self stick ones. Think it's in the kids art aisle.

Robert,

I apologize for my comment. I did not intend it to be seen as you're looking for freebee's, just that you should be able to do whatever you'd like with the mallets sent. I'm not very PC...

Might I offer an alternate suggestion to the alternate suggestion?

Since I don't do Neander I don't know, but, I figure you need different mallets (Size, weight, hardness, etc...) for different...

OK...........http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/jt6089/av.jpg

Yep Nancy, meeting 'Creekers is a gooooooood time.

Dang.........another STINSON!!!!!!!!!!

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"wild hair type ideas"

LOL.....I like that, Curt. :D

Cool idea! Definitely different....

I don't always agree with some of the things that happen here (which some of ya know), but we're the guests. Homeowner makes the rules, we respect em if we wanna keep comin back.

LOL.........you haven't heard Mark talk, Have you Pete?? :eek: :confused:

Yep, if you can decipher what them Suth'ners say, you will definitely learn from em. :p ;)

Glad ya had a good time...

Recieved a piece of Mesquite crotch wood from Ernie Nyvall (who I met in person this Spring....Nice guy, a bit nuts, but nice. ;) :D ).

It's 11"x1"x1/4" thick. First time burning, but I like it....

Dunno what it is....but I like it.
7"x4"x1/4"thick...1 coat Minwax Antique Oil. Left a 1/16" foot to raise it up a lil' bit.
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Sounds like ya had a good time, Mark. Wish I could'a been there....:(