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Mine came yesterday and looked through it today. Good stuff and the article on "twisted possibilites" was especially good. Lots of other good articles that I haven't taken the time to read yet. After some of the recent discussion on "turning vs. carving" the gallery shots in this issue will add some fuel to that fire. Very few of the "turnings" really featured the turning aspect of design in my opinion. Nice to look at but saw very little that inspired me to head out to the shop. On the other hand I was inspired by the articles and have some ideas for a project I will start in the morning.
 
woodwish said:
Mine came yesterday and looked through it today. Good stuff and the article on "twisted possibilites" was especially good. Lots of other good articles that I haven't taken the time to read yet. After some of the recent discussion on "turning vs. carving" the gallery shots in this issue will add some fuel to that fire. Very few of the "turnings" really featured the turning aspect of design in my opinion. Nice to look at but saw very little that inspired me to head out to the shop. On the other hand I was inspired by the articles and have some ideas for a project I will start in the morning.
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I have to agree - I sure did not see much on turning (wood spinning) in this issue. A couple of nice historical articles but nothing that would really have you put a piece of wood on the lathe and start working. 🙁 🙁
 
wa5fdf said:
I still haven't got mine but also wondering when they are going to send the directory and DVD.
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Yup, me too. Seems there was something going awry that was announced on the home page tho.
 
Wilford Bickel said:
I have to agree - I sure did not see much on turning (wood spinning) in this issue. A couple of nice historical articles but nothing that would really have you put a piece of wood on the lathe and start working. 🙁 🙁
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There are four articles on turning projects. Plus a boat load of beautiful items to look at and give inspiration.
 
Barbara Gill said:
There are four articles on turning projects. Plus a boat load of beautiful items to look at and give inspiration.
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I agree. Lots of interesting ideas to pursue, plus a selection of how-to articles.

But it seems some people are never satisfied.
 
Clarification

The name of the Association is "Woodturners", in addition the by laws state the purpose of the group is "To promote lathe-turning". I personally do not feel like this issue of the journal fulfilled either objective. I never said there was not some beautiful sculpture and carving in the issue - just that it did not in my opinion promote spinning wood! I can be very easy to satisfy - just get the association back to promoting "lathe turning" as stated in the bylaws!!
 
woodturners....

....well this is a debate that will go on and on.

I think there is great value in the Journal. I think this issue is just beautiful. After all, we all don't just make bowls for pretty pieces of wood. If that was all the journal showed it would be a very boring periodical.

I like to see what other people can do with a piece that starts out on the lathe. You gotta respect a person that can take a beautifully turned piece and cut it up to make something else.


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Angelo said:
....well this is a debate that will go on and on.


That seems to be the case. I agree that the Journal is an excellent magazine. I have enjoyed every issue since first joining the AAW. My style is very "traditional" but I enjoy reading and seeing what other turners are producing. If the Journal ignored all of the artistic styles that deviated from traditional bowls, plates and hollow forms, what a boring publication it would be. The AAW Journal is a vibrant reflection of the turning world from the traditional to the bizarre.
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I have to agree with Barbara. I think this issue is very well rounded. Coasters and stools are very good basic turning projects. I think there's something in this issue for everyone. In the last 3 issues there has been an article about just about everystyle of turning, and yes carving and painting.
You can't please everyone but I think the AAW has one of the best magazines on woodworking, and I get almost all of them.
 
Here here John & Barbra, I've been on the road this week but when I got home late last night and flipped thru the Journal I was excited to see several topics I need to further my journey into the Abyss. I read Betty Scarpino's article on turning within the limits and found it very interesting. I also read the Marketing story which is helpful in prep for upcoming shows.

The 'debate' as it is will be difficult if one's only source of info is the AAW. There are other good magazines, instructors and websites to use as sources. If I as a Republican only listened to CNN I'd go crazy so I mix in Fox to get a broader perspective.

Frank
 
Serious Question

Can anyone show me a single Carving Association Journal that includes on a regular basis articles on woodturning? I have done searches and looked at lots of example issues - seems to me that the Carving Journals are about carving. Just wish I could get a turning journal that is about turning. I don't understand why the turning journal needs a balance of articles on carving.
 
Wilford The carving magazines have articles about painting and woodburning. They also have the same argument when discussing hand tools vs power tools. I've only been subscribing to one of the magazines for a little over a year and they haven't had a turning article, but they do carve on wooden eggs and platters. Someone has to turn those. Of course most carvers buy those. Do we take our turnings and sell them to carvers to turn. Maybe, but I think most of us would rather carve our own.
Personally I like to see it all. I can then make up my own choice as the path I want to follow.
 
Journal

I, for one, love the Journal for what it is...a melding of ideas. True, at times I feel the powers to be get carried away with the articles on dyes, staining, free-form, and all that other "artsy" stuff. We have to consider that the term "woodturning" encompasses a vast selection of techniques and styles, some of which we can use and some are simply "eye candy". I respect these artists for their efforts, and I hope some of you get the same respect. This great country allows us to voice our opinions!!! Peace. :cool2:
 
John, I sold two walnut bowls to a carver earlier this year. Easy deal, he didn't even want me to sand them.


Let's all agree on one thing - We all hate sanding!

Frank
 
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the journal just arrived and i am very impressed with the quality of the publication.

the articles are quite impressive and capture a wide-range of interests.

bravo to all involved!
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Absolutely, excellent issue.

Wilford, the carving is in addition to the turning, I have yet to carve anything I've turned. But if I felt I had the ability it would certainly be an option I would explore. I'm familiar with your work and you create things that bring the wood to life. You don't need to enhance or alter your pieces. Some folks just naturally want to take that step past beautiful form and function. I'll never do it, but enjoy the work of those that do.
 
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