Turners on Maui

[Chuck Burke]

I was wondering if there were any wood turners on this forum that are located on Maui?


Thanks
Chuck Burke
American Pacific Awards.

[Jim Becker]

The AAW doesn't list a Maui chapter, although there is one on the big island and one on Oahu. But you might check with either or both regarding folks they may know in "your neck of the woods", as it were. I do know of a wonderful flat woodworker on your beautiful island...Mats Fogelvik...does great work! He may know of some local turners. And, of course, there is the amazing Ron Kent in Kailua.

[Chuck Burke]

Jim,
Thanks. I know Mats. I was a member of the Maui Guild for a VERY short time before moving back to the mainland for a two year experiment, then moving back to Maui.... FOREVER!!!!!!!!!

Chuck

[Jim Becker]

I'm jealous of your move! Dr. SWMBO and I thoroughly enjoyed Maui a few years back. Incredibly beautiful place with more micro-climates than you can shake a hula skirt at! Of course, it's not inexpensive to live there, either...goes with the territory; they always have trade-offs.

[Dave Smith]

Hi Chuck,

I was on Maui last January and couldn't get anyone to admit they were turners there. I did go to Hilo for a Big Island turners club meeting. What a hoot. My first turning meeting and what a great group of people.

If you are still on Maui the next time I visit I hope we can get together. I will be on the Big Island in December for 10 days.

Dave Smith

Hording my koa stash in Longview, WA.

[Chuck Burke]

Dave,
I will be here the next time you vist.

Chuck

[James Mahoney]

Howzit Bradda Chuck, Maui No Ka Oi. Alot of good people come from Maui. My Dad is a Maui Boy, Born and raised there and so was his Parents.They both passed away when he was 5yrs.He moved from sister to sister, and dormed at the Kamahamaha Schools on Oahu. And this is where I'm at today, hanging with some of the woodturners on Oahu. Majority of them are retired,and these guys turn every chance they get. Retirement and Good health, That's Sweet... i maui da bes Aloha>>

[Chuck Burke]

Hey, James, how you brah?

You are right. Maui No Ka Oi. It's been my home for almost 30 years. I live Kihei side.
Send me a pm next time you are coming to Maui. I'll buy you a drink.

Take care, keep in touch.
Chuck Burke
American Pacific Awards

[James Mahoney]

Mahalo Bradda Chuck for the Inu invitation. I heard Maui has some excellent Beer Brewery Enterprises. Aloha, Bradda James....

[Chuck Burke]

Hello Bradda James ( may I call you Kimo?) Maui has some great local brews.....when you come over we'll get some and talk story.....

Chuck