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Jeff Horton · Mar 17, 2007

This helped my confidence. Which has been almost none existent lately. Quick history. I turned avidly a few years ago. Moved, lost shop space and gave it up. New house, new Lab, new lathe. No joy, nothing but problems turning. Pretty much just disgusted and haven't done much in a while.

Been itching to try again but ...... finally gave in yesterday. Wanted to make something for a neighbors Birthday today. Plus she just has surgery for breast cancer and is starting Chemo treatments Monday.

So I worked on this and it actually turned out decent. No obvious problems. Expect the foot, which I need to sand on some more. Made me feel good and willing to try turning something else.

Stuart Ablett · Mar 17, 2007

Whoo Hoo!! :clap:

Don't you just love it when that happens!! :thumb:

OK, now get back on it!!

Bernie Weishapl · Mar 17, 2007

Way to go Jeff. When I first started turning I felt that way. Just keep at it. It will come. The bowl is a beauty. Keep'em coming.

Jeff Horton · Mar 17, 2007

Bernie Weishapl said:
Way to go Jeff. When I first started turning I felt that way.

The sad thing is Bernie, I used to turn some nice looking bowls! Obviously the skills do fade when you don't use them. Very frustrating to feel like a rank beginner AGAIN! :bang:

Jeff

Kenneth Lasota · Mar 17, 2007

Keep at it Jeff it will all come back with a little practice. I stopped for 30 years and now that I :wave:

'm back I can't stop.
Ken

Jim Young · Mar 17, 2007

Jeff Horton said:
Obviously the skills do fade when you don't use them.

I would think that you don't lose your skills but do lose the comfort level. I know when I don't turn a while and then go back at it that I'm not as comfortable doing certain things that I once used to do.

Ed Nelson · Mar 17, 2007

Good looking bowl Jeff! Good Job :thumb:

larry merlau · Mar 17, 2007

looks like you got back on

the horse that kicked you just fine.. and for the fella that had quit for 30 yrs and came back well there's hope for me to then. nice bowl jeff and looks to be cherry.

Don Taylor · Mar 17, 2007

That sure looks like a great job to me Jeff? What do you turner folks use for a finish on these bowls and what are some of the uses for the different size bowls?

DT

Sandy Navas · Mar 17, 2007

Jeff, I like the shape of this bowl a lot. Great job!! :thumb:

Sandy

Nancy Laird · Mar 18, 2007

Jeff Horton said:
Wanted to make something for a neighbors Birthday today. Plus she just has surgery for breast cancer and is starting Chemo treatments Monday.

Jeff, the bowl is lovely, but it seems that everyone has sorta skipped over the reason for it. Giving to your neighbor is such a beautiful thing to do, and she will be added to my prayers for a complete recovery. Bless you for being such a loving and giving neighbor.

Nancy

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jim capozzi · Mar 18, 2007

very nice bowl jeff :thumb:

Jeff Horton · Mar 18, 2007

Thanks Nancy. She will appreciate those prayers.

She threw herself a Birthday/head shaving party yesterday.

Said she couldn't control anything about her cancer. But she could control when she lost her hair. So she had a mutual friend of ours come in with the clippers and in front of everyone had her head shaved! :rofl:

Got to admire a women that can do that!!

Jeff

Richard Smith · Mar 18, 2007

Jeff Horton said:
The sad thing is Bernie, I used to turn some nice looking bowls! Obviously the skills do fade when you don't use them. Jeff

I think that turning is one of those skills like golf, martial arts, and archery, etc. that you must do constantly to remain proficiant. My .02

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