e-mailing members

happens all of the time!

Mike Schwing from Md.

>I get (and send) emails all of the time to and from other members. Sometimes though, I wonder if it robs the board of good info. For example, if I have a question about a specific piece of work, or a tool that I know, I dunno, say..John Lucas has experience with, I might wish to email John directly rather than bother the board, but his answer might be good info that others would find valuable, too. I try to make that sort of a judgement call before deciding to go private.

Not everyone checks their email frequently though, so try not to get upset or read anything into it if your questions don't get as quick response as they might online. Sometimes, too, people need to think about their replies before composing them, so that factors, too.

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John Lucas

>I'm with Mike. Sometimes it's nice just to pesonally respond with someone. You can write a longer more descriptive letter and if you know the person through previous e-mails you might even inject a little fun and humor without causing an uproar on the board.

I personally don't mind recieving questions or replys from others but there might be some on the board that would not want this. I guess you have to play it by ear.

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Ted Owen, Pittsburgh

>It's perfectly fine, Ken. And private email can fill in where our "personal attack" or other forum rules prohibit a public posting.

Best, Ted

Moderator, Hand Tools

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Jim King

>Mike said it well, I get many emails and send many and have wondered if they should go thru the message board. Sometimes I just feel like I talk to much and take up space from others.

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Gerry in Maryland

>I will send a personal email if I have information or a contact I feel will be helpful to them. I posted a question about a particular machine years ago and it turned into a flame-out really quickly. Live and learn!

Gerry

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Arch

>Jim, and all,

I'm unsure about real computers and servers, but WebTV's only limit is to posts I choose not to read. For me, the board isn't burdened when posts are long or threads frequent (I'm often guilty), but I wonder if they are a problem for others and short, crisp answers are best. Sometimes vague subject lines cause me to read threads of little interest,(more often than not they turn out to be very informative) but otherwise it's just a matter of pick and choose. Would you explain about clutter by email or maybe here if you think others might be unsure about burdening the board.

Regards and TIA, Arch

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Dave Peebles Lyons, Ohio!

>Hi Ken,

I welcome all and any emails. It breaks up the normal spam I get. :) Just be sure to include wood or woodturning in the subject line.

Best wishes,

Dave

Dave?

Dominic Greco in Richboro, PA

>Dave,

Did you get a recent one from me?

See ya around,

Dominic

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Duane C.Leach

>Ken I can't speak for anyone else, but it's ok to e-mail me when you have a question.

How ever,I won't tell you anything different on a private e-mail than I would post on this board.

The best advice I or anyone else can give you is this. Seek out a few good instructors and take some lessons. Slow down, learn to control,shape, and sharpen each tool well before jumping to another.

As an instructor I see many people who have bought every tool sold. And they can use each of them. But, usually, they can't use any of them well.

I don't know what your goal in turning is but, it will might help if you narrowed you sites a little. Try to learn how to turn a simple salad bowl first. Realy master it before moving on to other more difficult shapes. It isn't as easy as it seems to produce a salad bowl without ridges and valleys catches and grain tearout.

I hope this helps you and others trying to learn a new hobby.

Happy turning

Duane Leach

Re: Dave?

Dave Peebles Lyons, Ohio!

>Hi Dom,

No, never got one. :( Please try again. My email address is correct in the box. dave@bowlturner.com

I guess sometimes things just get lost. :)

Dave

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Arch

>Short & sweet; 173 views without a reply. I guess everybody here but me knows the answer, but was my question that inappropriate?

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RussFairfield

>Arch, there is no answer to your question. Some questions can be answered on this forum, and there will always be some that can't. Some can't be answered without turning some wood, but sometimes a picture will do for others. There are some that only require a simple "Yes" or "No". There will always be some questions that require more space than is available on this forum.

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Arch

>Thanks Russ. My question was indeed put in a vague and unanswerable way.

I've never been sure if talking too much is more than an annoyance and can add actual expense for some or take actual space on the board from others, as Jim seemed to worry about.

All best, Arch

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Gary Evans, Tallassee, TN

>Arch,

My take is that there are some questions that cannot be adequately answered in just a few words. I don't see that it is any hassle for anyone if someone answers a question at great length. The answer is intended for the questioner and everyone else is just a hanger-on.

If I post a really long answer, I try to label it so that those with little time can skip it if they want. I don't see how a long answer adds to clutter on the board, as all I see are titles, anyway, when I come to visit. It may be that some other format might show up more clutter, but I like the one I use.

Gary