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  1. #1
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    What new skill do you want to learn - 2017

    This is not about a resolution to feel guilty about later, but an imagination exercise:

    What new skill would you like to learn and build this year.

    Ready, go.
    Veni Vidi Vendi Vente! I came, I saw, I bought a large coffee!

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    The skill to resist spending money on the newest tool/gizmo/gadget that this vortex is famous for.
    Member Turners Anonymous Pittsburgh, PA

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    I used to make hollow forms that were inspired by Southwest pottery forms. I want to try add wood-burning and earth-tone ink to imitate some of the patterns on the Acoma Pottery forms.
    Veni Vidi Vendi Vente! I came, I saw, I bought a large coffee!

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    My list is long, but the toppers are:

    Turn with no tearout!
    Use a skew with no spiral skates.
    Master the detail gouge with no catches
    Hollow to a consistant thickness
    Turn off center with no vibration
    Brian

    Sawdust Formation Engineer
    in charge of Blade Dulling

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    I'd like to learn how to turn a bowl and spindle from hand-forged tools on a foot powered spring-pole lathe. Can't be that hard.

    JKJ

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    I'm always looking to improve my skills, but here would be three areas:
    1. Make sure all of my bowls have a pleasing form
    2. Improve my skills with the skew
    3. Learn to create some "artistic" hollow forms

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    I was inspired by a Creeker to learn how to use my skew chisel, so today I pulled it out of the drawer, sharpened it and gave it a try on a small piece of pine. I'll admit that I watched two youtube videos before putting the skew to work. My first practice I tried a peeling cut, a couple coves and some beads. The second try I attempted a thin finial though the shape isn't linear. I'm not sure why I was afraid of the skew before but for 2017 the skew is something I would like to learn more of.

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    I'd like to learn to use my scrapers. And to be a better turner by using and sharpening all my tools. I'm just a year into turning, & have made some nice projects, but want to learn more about what I can do with the tools I have. On a small budget, I'm not able to afford all the fancy tools. I got into turning to go along with my scroll saw work. I don't have a fancy lathe, or tools, but I have done enough research & reading, I can get started. At times, I'm a little nervous about asking questions. Does that go with bein' a newbie?
    Sawdust703

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    Don't be afraid to ask questions! Generally speaking, I've found woodturners to be very willing to help and provide insight. You will just need to determine what works for you, but all of the advice is given with the of best intention.

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    Though more of a virtue than a skill, learning patience would be a good start - though I have been working on that for well over half a century, so I doubt I can get it accomplished in 2017!!

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    To listen more and talk less.

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    1. Cockbeading drawers: I'm learning it now!

    2. Tapered sliding dovetails - by hand!

    3. Finding some nice lumber!

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    Actually get some things done!
    Get better with the skew.
    Make and use hook tools.

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    Basically...learning to turn. We are on bowl number 12 and getting better. Also learning how to dry green bowls without them warping too badly. A little is fine; makes them look "organic" :-). Choosing good tools once, and only the ones we need; we are on a micro budget.
    Paul

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    Mine is real easy for most already.Id like to turn a 12-14 inch green bowl to finish,about a 1/2 inch or so thick,let it dry, and warp ,
    and not have to start sanding at 60 grit.

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