Article discussion thread:Carving on Turning: Ron Layport - Turning is the basis

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[Lyle Tyler]

I came across Ron Layport's work in the New Woodturning masters book (probably have the name wrong). I enjoyed seeing all the works but Ron's has that wow factor that I can't get enough of his work. I piddle in wood turning but I think my interest just went up several notches. The Del Mano Gallery has a nice photo array of his work. Does anyone know his email address. I would like to ask him what path he used to learn the basic skills and what he does for the patterns, free hand or does he draw them and transfer the pattern. Anyway just my thoughts. lyle tyler

[Carverturt]

I also have a "less expensive' wood lathe that I would like to be able to use better, propre chisels to use etc. I do some turning on basswood now and have made a couple bowls but Im sure Im not doing it right. Some beginner basics would come in handy.

[neilE]

If you want to learn to woodturn check out the aaw ( American association of woodturners)website for the chapter list and see if there is one near you , they are all over the place. Most clubs are full of free help to people that want to learn and generaly a great bunch (kinda like here)

Neil