Demo at the Smithsonian

6/30/04, 9:30 PM #1

Richard Allen
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Demo at the Smithsonian

Richard Allen

>Hi All

I was lucky enough to do a demo at the Smithsonian this afternoon. From noon till 3PM I was making shaveings in the Renwick Musume of American Craft.

I started by turning a three leg stool, followed that with 12 different drawer pulls and ended with 3 different feet for cabinets.

I had a great time.

Thanks

Richard

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I have been turning wood for about 12 years now. I consume about 20 hours a week in front of the lathe making primarly bowls and platters. I keep thinking about making other "stuff" on the lathe, and ocasionaly I even get beyond the thinking part. But I take the most pleasure in bowls and platters. I have most every tool availble for the lathe but I am always looking for a new tool. More than looking for a new tool I am looking for a new hunk of wood. While a corner woodworker (sometimes called flat woodworker) can never have enough clamps, I find most woodturners can never have enough turning stock. The woodturning club I belong to has a Christmas party each year and part of that party is a "grab bag". We bring in a turning, that is judged by the people who come to the party. The people who make the top three turnings get prizes (like sandpaper or a tool). The real prize though is the exchange of turnings that comes from this colection of turnings. Some of my most cherished turned objects are the ones I have recieved from these grab bags.

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6/30/04, 11:40 PM #2

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>Now THAT'S a gloat!!Congrats, hope it leads to more.

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7/1/04, 1:35 AM #3

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>I agree with Keith. That's a serious gloat. Congratulations.

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7/1/04, 1:40 AM #4

Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA
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Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA

>Great gloat Richard, but where are your safety glasses?

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7/1/04, 3:35 AM #5

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>Congratulations. That is awesome.

Turn 'em round,

RevDoug

Wood Spun Round

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7/1/04, 11:38 AM #6

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>Thanks Guys

It was a lot of fun and the people were very nice. This is a local opportunity. That is to say, for a few months while an exhibit on furniture is on display at the Renwick, there is a demo every Sunday and Wednesday. Yesterday was the day I signed up for. The "selection" process was very informal.

I will take advantage of the opportunity again if and when. I also take advantage of opportunities like demoing woodturning for my daughter's middle school art class.

Safety glasses? I was asked about them several times.

Thanks

Richard

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I have been turning wood for about 12 years now. I consume about 20 hours a week in front of the lathe making primarly bowls and platters. I keep thinking about making other "stuff" on the lathe, and ocasionaly I even get beyond the thinking part. But I take the most pleasure in bowls and platters. I have most every tool availble for the lathe but I am always looking for a new tool. More than looking for a new tool I am looking for a new hunk of wood. While a corner woodworker (sometimes called flat woodworker) can never have enough clamps, I find most woodturners can never have enough turning stock. The woodturning club I belong to has a Christmas party each year and part of that party is a "grab bag". We bring in a turning, that is judged by the people who come to the party. The people who make the top three turnings get prizes (like sandpaper or a tool). The real prize though is the exchange of turnings that comes from this colection of turnings. Some of my most cherished turned objects are the ones I have recieved from these grab bags.

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7/1/04, 4:12 PM #7

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>Safety glasses aren't a problem for me anymore. I can't see anything without them. Hope you got to see some of Craig Nutt's pieces at the Renwick. I was fortunate enough to photograph them. I love his stuff.

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