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John Jordan

With sadness, I tell you that my friends Stephen Paulsen and Ray Key have both passed away. Most people know of Ray's contributions to woodturning, but not as many know Stephen. He was a craft show guy that did the high-end shows, and I learned a lot from him over the years. His outstanding work was unique and no one has ever made anything remotely like it.

I don't have time to add links this minute as I'm traveling, but The Center for Art in Wood would have pictures and information I imagine.

John

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Jim Barbour

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Jim Barbour

Both will be deeply missed.

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Thanks, John

GaryG in MD

Very sorry to hear about both. They were great contributors and teachers.

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John K Jordan

I'm sorry to hear this - friends are precious. I didn't know much about Stephan except seeing some of his work. I learned a lot from Ray Key, not in person, but from his books and from others who had learned from him.

JKJ

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Bill Blasic

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Bill Blasic

I believe this is Stephen's site: http://www.stephenmarkpaulsen.com/index.html

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Chuck Engstrom

Sad to lose both of them. I did a week at Arrowmont with Ray Key back in 2006 and still use his box-turning tools I brought home. Stephen Paulsen's "Dr. Marquand" pieces were particularly fun.

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Ellis Walentine

That's it, Bill

Ellis Walentine

Steve's work was unique, especially the wall pieces. His chatterwork was also among the finest anywhere. So sorry to hear about this.

Ellis

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