Wrapped up my 3 city tour with the Southern States Symposium. I would say the symposium was a great success. Dixie Biggs, Michael Mocho, George Hatfield and myself were the featured demonstrators. Dixie is the best in the business when it comes to carving on turnings. Michael Mocho is a highly technical turner with a good grasp of technique and one of our better teachers in the field. George Hatfield from Sydney, Australia is a production spindle turner. His demonstration were incredible. It is nice to watch a production man doing his job. You can always spot a craftsman who has paid his dues. Interesting thing about George's tools they all have a 25 degree bevel. This is an incredibly sharp bevel derived from the timber he used in the trade plus it's ability to leave the wood crisp and clean with very little sanding.
Also had time to meet new friends and see some old one's. Here is a picture of my friend Bill Dean who at 90 years old still puts in lot's of time behind the lathe. He has made nearly a 1000 burial urns in the last few years. Great turner and friend.
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