Comments on: Turning Coves and Beads on Bedposts, Table Legs, and Chairs

By: Virgil G

Virgil G — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:58:51 +0000

Congratulations to Johnathan (in this video).

Greetings from Romania! Anyone can see how dedicated and passionate you are and the video it is done with great skill, so that we can really learn something. Here, in my country, we also have a tradition in woodworking, but is always a pleasure to see people you can learn from. Good luck and go on!

Virgil

By: Mitchell

Mitchell — Tue, 05 May 2009 07:46:32 +0000

I have seen dozens of videos on turning and in every one, the cameraman focuses in on the end of the chisel. The reality is, where the cutter hits the wood is a nice place to visit, but what the viewer can learn from it is minimal.

Finally, someone (that would be you) figured out that the place to focus on is the turner’s hands and wrists. Here, you can witness an experienced turner’s ever-changing grip on the chisel, all depending on what procedure is being done. You can also see how he rotates and changes the elevations of his wrists to have the cutting edge change its angle of attack.

I have to hand it to you for this one, Keith. Not only technically and aesthetically perfect, but far above the others for instructional content.

Well done, my friend, well done.

Mitchell

P.S.: Where’s that layout of the bench?

By: Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:02:52 +0000

Thank you for all your hard work compiling this beautiful arena of master craftsmen. It has been so inspirational for me. Please, can you let me know who the musician is and title of the piece on the Don Leman and Johnathan Sanbuichi videos. Paul Lanskey? brilliant choice and many many thanks again.

Keith’s Note: I typically am using music loops, which I edit together to create the underscore for each segment. I am impressed that you noticed that this piece was used in both videos you mention. :-).

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:39:58 +0000

Inspiring