JDLanger
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That's actually how I mount smaller blanks, up to about 10 or 12 inches, on my woodworm, lathe running, let the lathe do the work. I learned that from him. I learned a lot of things that save a LOT of time from Raffan. I use his roughing cuts, and can rough a bowl to 1/2" thickness in about 6 cuts. Grand total of two minutes turning. I've seen all his videos, own a couple, and have seen his live demo's a number of times, and find that by doing just what he says you're going to have zero problems. He's a production turner that utilizes some of the most efficient methods of turning. He's an excellent teacher on video and live, and have found few that can relate the process of gouge to wood in the same way that he can. I disagree that the videos are at too fast a pace to learn from, if you are following the steps, you can't go wrong. You can't slow that specific style down to a "step by step" because it flows together so rapidly. You'd lose on the transitions and the fluidity of the method. While I'm sorry that you have a problem in the way Raffan presents the information, maybe there are other instructions that are more at your speed. That said, if you are just starting, or are a less experienced turner, I would concede that raffans' videos may not the best instruction for you. If you do not have a very good relationship of wood to gouge, and a very good basic foundation in turning, you won't be as likely to follow all of the information that is being presented in the manner he does it.
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