As The Wood Turns
Posted On:Feb 27, 2008
Weber City’s Jim Ketron says he learned a lot about woodworking from his Grandfather, who used to like to piddle with wood. But, Jim’s turned into a whole lot more than just a piddler--or a whittler.
You can see some of Jim’s handywork on display at the Appalachian Arts Center.
For more information about Jim’s work or about woodturning, visit the website http://www.flyingcurls.com
Posted by Tim Cable
I really liked this interview. Very informative and Jim has done some beautiful turnings. Hope to see a follow up one day.
Ernie Nyvall of Dayton, TX
Feb. 27, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Fantastic work!!! You couldn’t have spotlighted a finer gentleman than Mr. Ketron. I’ve seen his work on the internet and am just as impressed by his willingness to help others as I am by his artistic ability. GREAT JOB!!!
Barry of Western Minnesota
Feb. 27, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Jim, great interview and beautiful work!
Curt Fuller of North Ogden Utah
Feb. 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Great interview and nice footage of turning action and finished products.
Mark Cothren of Pickles Gap, Arkansas
Feb. 28, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Having started woodturning around the same time as Jim, I often turn to his work for inspiration and ideas. The internet brings us so much closer, enabling people to explore the many possibilities and enormous talents hidden behind our various daily lives. Many thanks for this informative, down to earth interview.
Ron Journeau of Les Coteaux,Quebec
Feb. 28, 2008 at 11:32 AM
One of the best interviews I’ve seen. You should highlight Mr. Ketron with his own half hour show every week!
Jon Lanier of Xenia, Ohio
Feb. 29, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Nicely done Jim.
“.... Pens - like the kind YOU write with.”
Still trying to figure that writing thing out, huh?
Andy Hoyt of Benton Falls, Maine
Feb. 29, 2008 at 09:47 AM
I enjoyed the interview, seems like a logical step. A man of your talent is bound to receive such notice, I congratulate you whole heartedly. Great work, Keep them curls flying.
Tom Sherman of Roanoke,Va
Feb. 29, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Good on you Jim. I am glad to get to such a joy from turning. I know that feeling well. Enjoy
Toni of Australia
Mar. 3, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Where’s the face shield? I don’t understand how demonstrators can so callously misrepresent the dangers of woodturning without a face shield—it is as if racing a car without a seat beat.
Picture a bat swinging into your face by the most powerful of hitters—now triple that force—now triple that again. That is what to expect by woodturning without a face shield. Furthermore, facial reconstruction from these types of injuries are very difficult and costly.
Viewers who attempt woodturning without a face shield after reviewing this story and become injured should have full right to file personal injury claims against the demonstrator and the broadcasters!
Shame on you all.
Fred Meyers, MD of Nebraska
Mar. 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM
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