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Dec 3^rd, 2009 at 3:04pm

Hi Folks-

It's been a while since I've participated in the forums--lots of name changes since then, and things look a little different.

A few months ago I decided to launch a video blog web site focused on--what else?--woodturning! I also published an article in Woodturning Design on turning shaving brushes and mugs, so I decided to fill the first couple of episodes (discounting the intro video) with content to complement the magazine article. I have another episode in the can discussing reshaping and grinding scrapers and that will be posted soon. And of course, tons of topics to choose from for the future.

I'd be interested in feedback from this group. Is this something that would be of use to the woodturning community? It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing to date, and if I'm going to continue down this road will probably need a new computer and/or software to improve the interactivity of the site (computers: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

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Anyway, with apologies to our founder Chris for kind of poaching his nomme de bois (I was limited by the domains that weren't already taken), the site is at Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

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Don

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Rev. Doug Miller WR Addict Offline Working flat so I can support my addiction. Posts: 9,601 Hardinsburg, KY Kentucky USA Gender:	Re: woodturning video blog Reply #1 - Dec 3^rd, 2009 at 4:00pm Sorry Don. I just tried your site and got a message that there was not woodspinner.net. Want to try again? Rev. Doug Miller
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Don McIvor Active Member Offline turned pro Posts: 120 Twisp, WA Washington USA Gender:	Re: woodturning video blog Reply #2 - Dec 3^rd, 2009 at 4:12pm Sheesh! Yes! Not any woodspinner.net, but Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or . Correction made above, too. Thanks Rev. Don
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Reply #3 - Dec 3^rd, 2009 at 5:29pm

Nice site.

Now, a practical question: Why yet another woodturning site when there are already quite a few - like this one - that feature videos? How are you going to drive people there?

A comment on the video: 100 grit sandpaper on Cocobolo? That'll leave some awfully big scratches. Personally I never use grits below 220 for sanding; only for shaping. Just my 2¢ worth . . .

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Reply #5 - Dec 3^rd, 2009 at 9:03pm

Hi Frank-Thanks for your feedback.

Frank Van Atta wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2009 at 5:29pm:

Why yet another woodturning site when there are already quite a few - like this one - that feature videos? How are you going to drive people there?

A comment on the video: 100 grit sandpaper on Cocobolo? That'll leave some awfully big scratches. Personally I never use grits below 220 for sanding; only for shaping. Just my 2¢ worth . . .

That's an interesting philosophical question. Why another web site with a turner showing their work? Partly self promotion, and partially ability to control all of the content. I'd like to add a feature, for example, where viewers can leave comments specific to each video. But I take your point about duplication of effort...

You also bring up another good point, which is that I never identified the wood I turned in the demos! Although I used cocobolo for the WD article, the wood in the videos is thinwin, a relative of wenge. I'd never turned it before and it didn't seem to cut as cleanly as cocobolo, which is why I started with a fairly course grit. I hate sanding, so if I can start with a finer grit, I do. But I'm impressed that you usually start with 220--well done. I often start with 150, mostly because I hate backing up a grit or two to remove scratches. And, I'm usually very pleased with the finish quality by the time I get the piece off the buffer.

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Frank Van Atta Senior Member Offline Posts: 387 Green Valley, AZ Arizona USA Gender:	Re: woodturning video blog Reply #6 - Dec 4^th, 2009 at 1:59am Don McIvor wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2009 at 9:03pm: . . . Why another web site with a turner showing their work? Partly self promotion, and partially ability to control all of the content . . . I can certainly understand that; I hope the site works out for you.
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Brendan McAreavy WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 2,281 Ireland Ireland Gender:	Re: woodturning video blog Reply #7 - Dec 4^th, 2009 at 10:34am I usually start sanding at 1200 but, if my work is really rough I'll start at 800.
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JimQuarles WR Addict WR Patron Offline WR Rocks, BIG Time! Posts: 13,194 Glendale, AZ Arizona USA Gender:	Re: woodturning video blog Reply #9 - Dec 4^th, 2009 at 11:52am Brendan McAreavy wrote on Dec 4^th, 2009 at 10:34am: I usually start sanding at 1200 but, if my work is really rough I'll start at 800. Time to dig out the Irish boots. At this rate, soon it will no longer be know as the Emerald Isle, but as the Brown Isle. JimQuarles
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Reply #11 - Dec 4^th, 2009 at 2:54pm

JimQuarles wrote on Dec 4^th, 2009 at 11:52am:

Brendan McAreavy wrote on Dec 4^th, 2009 at 10:34am:

I usually start sanding at 1200 but, if my work is really rough I'll start at 800. Smiley

Time to dig out the Irish boots. At this rate, soon it will no longer be know as the Emerald Isle, but as the Brown Isle. Grin

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