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David Moeller Senior Member Offline Old chiseler Posts: 295 Linden Michigan USA Gender: LAGUNA REVO 15X24 CONOVER 15 x Infinity Long gone: Shopsmith, Myford ML8, Homebuilt bowl lathe, NOVA benchtop, Delta 46-715 and a Unimat.	Profiles Feb 20^th, 2023 at 11:12pm I wonder why so many members avoid entering any info in the profile area? I realize it's a personal choice but I like to get some insight as to age, yrs turning, equipment. Sometimes it helps establish credibility, or how much help is needed because they are so young and/or inexperienced. It just happens to be a minor peeve of mine but I'll get over it.
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Bill Neff WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 954 Barronett Wisconsin USA Gender: Jet 1642EVS	Re: Profiles Reply #1 - Feb 23^rd, 2023 at 10:31am Been here for years and last time I updated my profile was about 8 years ago when we moved from Kansas to Wisconsin. I don't remember how much of the profile was filled out when I signed up.
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Reply #2 - Feb 23^rd, 2023 at 12:35pm

Well, my Lathe/s and location are listed under my Avatar. I've been turning for about 20 years and a member here for almost 15.
I've been doing carpentry and woodworking in one form or another off and on for 40+ years.
I started turning as an extension of flat woodworking (which I still do) and then started segmenting as an extension of turning.
Anything else you want to know, feel free to ask.

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David Moeller Senior Member Offline Old chiseler Posts: 295 Linden Michigan USA Gender: LAGUNA REVO 15X24 CONOVER 15 x Infinity Long gone: Shopsmith, Myford ML8, Homebuilt bowl lathe, NOVA benchtop, Delta 46-715 and a Unimat.	Re: Profiles Reply #3 - Feb 23^rd, 2023 at 1:46pm It's kind of a point on my moral compass. If I'm willing to spout off my personal opinion I should, at minimum, show a modicum of working knowledge acquired over time and experience. I also feel I have an obligation to pass on some of my knowlege hoping somehow there might be someone who would benefit.
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Reply #4 - Feb 23^rd, 2023 at 3:27pm

David Moeller wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2023 at 1:46pm:

It's kind of a point on my moral compass. If I'm willing to spout off my personal opinion I should, at minimum, show a modicum of working knowledge acquired over time and experience.

I agree, I can only answer what I know to be true or have first hand experience in doing. There are far too many Ultracrepidarians these days.
Thanks to google, everyone is an expert on everything.

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Chris Brock Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 214 Phoenix Arizona USA Gender: NOVA DVR	Re: Profiles Reply #5 - Feb 23^rd, 2023 at 3:35pm You win Ed, I had to look that one up.
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,858 Wilton California USA Gender: JET 1642 Grizzly G0584	Re: Profiles Reply #6 - Feb 23^rd, 2023 at 6:18pm I have a shorter word I use at home but it's not appropriate for the forum
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David Moeller Senior Member Offline Old chiseler Posts: 295 Linden Michigan USA Gender: LAGUNA REVO 15X24 CONOVER 15 x Infinity Long gone: Shopsmith, Myford ML8, Homebuilt bowl lathe, NOVA benchtop, Delta 46-715 and a Unimat.	Re: Profiles Reply #7 - Feb 26^th, 2023 at 4:22pm Reminds me of working as a graphic artist in publication dept. where writers were cautioned to abjure obfuscation.
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Don Stephan WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 2,630 Cincinnati, Ohio Ohio USA Gender:	Re: Profiles Reply #8 - Feb 26^th, 2023 at 6:41pm Turners with years of experience are just as capable of offering gobbledygook as those with little experience.
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Reply #9 - Feb 27^th, 2023 at 10:46am

Don Stephan wrote on Feb 26^th, 2023 at 6:41pm:

Turners with years of experience are just as capable of offering gobbledygook as those with little experience.

True, but the odds are lower in general.

Personally, to the OP's point. I like to see their work so I can assess the quality for myself. Some people can talk a good game but that's all.

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