Favorite Woodturning/Woodworking Quote?

[Shawn Pachlhofer]

Stuart Batty stated "float the bevel" numerous times at the Virginia Symposium last weekend...........never did see the need to bear down on the bevel myself, but I suppose there are some people you have to tell........that is a wall, not a door!

Stuart wasn't the only one that I heard say it. Rudy Lopez, maybe Al Hockenberry and someone else.

[Kyle Iwamoto]

No matter how many times I cut this board, it is STILL too short.

Don't know who said it first.

[Mike Hollingsworth]

"I'm not too fond of the Human Race, but I can tolerate woodworkers."
-Mike Hollingsworth

[Wally Dickerman]

"Make your mistakes look that's what you intended to do in the first place."

Never ever say "That's good enough"

[Doug Ladendorf]

"...and that my friends is what we call a 'design opportunity'!"

[Maurice McLeod]

I'm just one tool away from being really, really good.

[Dave Cullen]

"Never chuck anything with double sided tape that you're not willing to be hit in the head with".

Ernie Conover (I think)

[Ralph Lindberg]

There is no turning so bad it can't be burned
Dale Nish

[Marty Tippin]

"Don't get blood on the wood"

[Steve Paxman]

So many of these are really great. What a great thread to read first thing in the morning.

[Stephen Musial]

"Criticism comes easier than craftsmanship"
Zeuxis of Greece 5th century BCE

[Mike Golka]

"The difference between an amature and professional is the pro knows how to fix his mistakes" my grandfather.

[John Altberg]

Two phrases that I run through my head when designing and turning are: 1) Less is more. 2) Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

[Richard Moran]

The difference between a wood worker and a craftsman is the craftsman knows how to "finish" a project (details, not wood treatment)

Turn it to shape, sand it to submission and drown it in Polyurethane.

Leave it long and leave it fat - so you can redesign it when you catch a tool.

The Seven "Ps" - Proper Planning and Preparation Prevent Piss-Poor Performance Live by it!

A properly sharpened tool in the hands of a craftsman can produce a 400 grit finish.

[Don Bunce]

A carpenter works to the nearest 1/8 inch.

A cabinetmaker works to the nearest 1/64 inch.

A boatbuilder works to the nearest boat.