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Originally Posted by Dale Cochoy
This is advice I have given newbie carvers for many years. You always want to have one hand touching both the die grinder and the work, even if it is only a pinky touching the work it greatly increases stability ( and confidence).
Has Dan relayed three of THE most important rules to follow while carving??
1. DO NOT let anyone talk to you while you are carving!
2. DO NOT talk to anyone else while you are carving!
3. If someone insists on talking to you, stop what you are doing until the conversation is over. You can get hurt badly in the blink of an eye!
Have you met any of Dan's Ponderosa collecting buddies, Larry and Greg?
BTW, BrianBay will be moving real close to Larry in Denver area right about now.
Dale
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Dale...
Dan is VERY focused when he's working. He doesn't say anything, other than to direct me in managing what we are working on. And if he does stop to discuss it at length, he stops everything.
So I would say he also shares your opinion in this way.
How Dan manages the machine is also similar to what you describe as well. It's certinally good advice to give! I know what I want for my birthday now... that much is certain. (grin)
I have been introduced to most of the established bonsai folks out this way at this point. He took me to a bonsai auction last week. That was interesting.... both the bonsai and the people. But I have not yet met the collecting buddies.
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Victrinia