Comments on: Turning Basics with Steve Shanesy – DVD Review

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:52:32 +0000

Bill Hall was randomly selected as the winner of the DVD. Thanks everyone for participating!

By: Tony Benedetto

Tony Benedetto — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:52:45 +0000

Marc,
The revue was great! Also the trailer gives a good idea of what’s on the video. I have a lathe not as good as he used but would like to get this video to motivate me into trying some turning again. I would get a lot out of this video since I do not have a good working relationship with the turning tools that would help someone new to turning. Thank you for your opinion on the DVD!
Tony
P.s. Pick me as the winner Thanks

By: Joe Paterson

Joe Paterson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:06:40 +0000

Win it or not, I’m ordering the DVD. I’m part of a group of old guys restoring a Water Powered Saw Mill (Hope Mill – circa 1835). We have a large belt driven lathe built by a past owner and I’m sure we will all learn much from the DVD so we can demonstrate the lathe operation to visitors to the Mill. I hope there is good info on sharpening chisels as well.
Joe

By: Mike Cebula

Mike Cebula — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:23:22 +0000

Been making handles and mallet heads to familiarize myself with the tools for my mini-lathe. This DVD sounds like something that can help straighten me out.

Pick me!!!!!

Mike

By: Dean Cupp

Dean Cupp — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:20:18 +0000

I like his style–show me,don’t rattle on.

Enjoyed the trailer.

Dean

By: harold

harold — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:25:00 +0000

Sounds like a tool thatI need.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:33:46 +0000

Thanks for the review Marc, I’v turned alot of pens but that’s about the extent of my turning ability. I’m sure this DVD would help.
Bruce

By: vaughan begg

vaughan begg — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:20:08 +0000

Looks good. Many commenters remarked on how they would like to have a lathe in their shops. I would like a shop. I am using the car port (big) which kind of leaves the tools exposed (Ileave my keys in the vehicle so I don’t lose them – theft not an issue, but snow and minus 30 celcius)as living in Northern BC has its issues. Taught Woodwork in high school till last year, DVD would have been a good resource.
Vaughan

By: Wayne

Wayne — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:55:03 +0000

Great review Marc! I bought a lathe a couple years ago and never did use it. Maybe this will get me to the starting line.

Thanks for the info.
Wayne

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:40:57 +0000

Also as a self-taught turner (on an older than me 60+ year old lathe), I can always learn new tricks, correct techniques and hone my skills.