Keeping me out of the shop

[dupont6480]

I have been traveling alot for Uncle Sam this summer and when home on the weekends; I built my 40' deck this August/Sept.
I took leave this week to finish the deck and spent Thurs and Fri staining the deck and then felt the first rains of Sandy.
My prayers are with all of you as this storm hits the East Coast.

Today I had the distinct honor of being mentored by Master Turner Myron Curtis here in Virginia Beach. I spent 4 hours with Myron today in what I hope is the first of many more one on one mentoring sessions. This is a picture of my "first" turning and a result of today's lesson. Myron had me make the chisel I used today also. I feel very fortunate to have met this Master Turner and mentor.

 

[ACobra289]

Wow! Nice house/deck and turning. :icon_thum

 

[Sealeveler]

Wow! Nice house/deck and turning. :icon_thum

Couldn't have said it any better.
Tony

 

[cskipper]

Sharp deck, but I love the bowl! You are fortunate to be able learn with Myron Curtains.

 

[Mike Davis]

Fortunate indeed!

Beautiful turning.

 

[ScottM]

Tim glad to here from you. Not sure if I like the pool or the turning better. :icon_scra Both look GREAT!!!!

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Tim, the house, deck, and pool all look great. And the turning is a beautiful piece. But I'm a little worried about your soul. It appears you've taken a dangerous step onto the slippery slope of turning, from which there may be no return. Repent, my brother, repent, before it is too late. Go into the shop and butcher some wood. You'll feel better. Trust me. :rotflm:

This message brought to you by us Neanderthals everywhere. :5sigh:

Bill

 

[dupont6480]

I feel very fortunate to have met this amazing artisan. Myron is 92 years young and still going strong.

 

[dupont6480]

Scott,
Thanks. Hope all is going will with you.
Tim

 

[dupont6480]

Bill,
Thank you sir. But no worry; my intent is to learn and use ALL of these tools as I learn and follow in all of ya'lls footsteps.
I can see already though the allure of turning. I just feel extremely fortunate to be learning under this great mentor.
Hope you are doing well through this storm.
Tim

 

[MagGeorge]

The deck is awesome. Lovely place to chill. The bowl is equally awesome as well.

 

[jhreed]

Let us see this chisel!

 

[JCraig]

Tim, the house, deck, and pool all look great. And the turning is a beautiful piece. But I'm a little worried about your soul. It appears you've taken a dangerous step onto the slippery slope of turning, from which there may be no return. Repent, my brother, repent, before it is too late. Go into the shop and butcher some wood. You'll feel better. Trust me. :rotflm:

This message brought to you by us Neanderthals everywhere. :5sigh:

Bill

Amen brother! Preach on! :rotflm::rotflm:

 

[LeftyTom]

Tim, the house, deck, and pool all look great. And the turning is a beautiful piece. But I'm a little worried about your soul. It appears you've taken a dangerous step onto the slippery slope of turning, from which there may be no return. Repent, my brother, repent, before it is too late. Go into the shop and butcher some wood. You'll feel better. Trust me. :rotflm:

This message brought to you by us Neanderthals everywhere. :5sigh:

Bill

No truer words will you read.