Thanks Pete. Just as we amateur woodworkers learn from you as a professional, the same is true for snow skiing. At 83 I no longer snow ski, but in the many decades that I did, I started each season with a skiing lesson from a professional instructor, preferably an older one with many years of teaching. My first instructor was 55 ( I was 36) and a retired Marine. He was patient with my ineptitude and taught me good techniques and I eventually became a good skier. Just as you can quickly see what we are doing wrong while making a chair, so can a ski instructor see the areas we need to correct with our skiing. Give it a try, you will be rewarded.
Being in the novice role is good, isn't it? It gives us a brand new chance to think everything through. Did you find, on the mountain, that Pete the teacher and Pete the student became one? This reads as if you did! You make it all into a dance.
Of course you looked for the “why” and the “system”. It’s the way your mind works. And it’s a shame but not surprising that all you could find was concrete tidbits of information. That’s why what you provide in your book and your videos is so valuable. And why the turning class I took with you at Hands-On in Tampa a few years ago was amazing and invaluable. Position your body to be comfortable at the end… move from uncomfortable to comfortable…
Before I retired, I’d preach to clients and employees that life is one big word problem, with superfluous data to filter - and that YOU have to ask the right questions!
Highly recommend Deb Armstrong's YouTube channel. There is a ton to digest, but the series with Kelly (three beginning and three parallel lessons) will get you sliding down the mountain with confidence and give you a solid foundation for having fun!
Thanks Pete. Excellent video and excellent analogies with the skiing. The video caused me to think about a couple more questions I've had for a while. Is there an optimum distance from tool support to wood - is it advisable to bring the tool rest closer as the spindle decreases in size? Also, is there a preferred angle between the bevel of the tool and the spindle? Maybe I'm getting into the weed here. Thanks again Pete.
Thanks Pete. Just as we amateur woodworkers learn from you as a professional, the same is true for snow skiing. At 83 I no longer snow ski, but in the many decades that I did, I started each season with a skiing lesson from a professional instructor, preferably an older one with many years of teaching. My first instructor was 55 ( I was 36) and a retired Marine. He was patient with my ineptitude and taught me good techniques and I eventually became a good skier. Just as you can quickly see what we are doing wrong while making a chair, so can a ski instructor see the areas we need to correct with our skiing. Give it a try, you will be rewarded.
Cheers,
Michael
Thanks Michael,
that's my next step, thanks for the encouragement!
Being in the novice role is good, isn't it? It gives us a brand new chance to think everything through. Did you find, on the mountain, that Pete the teacher and Pete the student became one? This reads as if you did! You make it all into a dance.
I thought of all my turning students as I tried (and often failed) at new skills. It's so fun to be deep in the learning role
Of course you looked for the “why” and the “system”. It’s the way your mind works. And it’s a shame but not surprising that all you could find was concrete tidbits of information. That’s why what you provide in your book and your videos is so valuable. And why the turning class I took with you at Hands-On in Tampa a few years ago was amazing and invaluable. Position your body to be comfortable at the end… move from uncomfortable to comfortable…
Before I retired, I’d preach to clients and employees that life is one big word problem, with superfluous data to filter - and that YOU have to ask the right questions!
No affinity bias here. lol
Highly recommend Deb Armstrong's YouTube channel. There is a ton to digest, but the series with Kelly (three beginning and three parallel lessons) will get you sliding down the mountain with confidence and give you a solid foundation for having fun!
https://youtu.be/SngXFooZaUs
Thanks Pete. Excellent video and excellent analogies with the skiing. The video caused me to think about a couple more questions I've had for a while. Is there an optimum distance from tool support to wood - is it advisable to bring the tool rest closer as the spindle decreases in size? Also, is there a preferred angle between the bevel of the tool and the spindle? Maybe I'm getting into the weed here. Thanks again Pete.