I have worked with wood all my life, but quickly found out that I had to look at wood very differently when woodturning than I did when doing flat work. Richard's videos on selecting blanks, identifying defects and threats from cracks, is well worth watching.

At the risk of repeating myself, thanks for a great demonstration. One takeaway from this is that one always has to be aware of the direction the grain runs in every piece on the lathe. It is so easy (for us mere mortals) to habitually pick up a spindle roughing gouge anytime a piece is shaped like a spindle. Thank you for the safety lesson imbedded in the lesson. I vow to never stop learning.

I'm the type of person who needs to understand why I'm doing something instead of how to do something. This video is perfect.

This should be a must see for everyone who wants to do turning, expecially the section on bowls with dangerous splits.... Best video on the subject....

Concise and informative. I loved the way you used flat wood to illustrate your points. Thanks for the excellent refresher course. I didn't want the lesson to end. I want more!

Thank for taking the time to make an educational video. Education and knowledge is very valuable.

It's great to see so much knowledge and wisdom contained in a short but easily understandable video.  Thank you for sharing your gift of turning to us all.

Gosh, what a great teacher you are, in all seriousness, I watch and re-watch your videos, all the questions I used to have in my head watching other YouTube videos neatly and clearly answered one by one 👍🏻 I do not have the space now, but this does not stop me from building up knowledge so when a lathe becomes reality, I have lots of good advice to start practising ☺️ Thank you, Mr. Richard 🙏🏻

Another great masterclass, dear Richard---thank you!
If I had any authority, I'd ban large quantities of epoxy!

A superb demonstration Richard, explained in an easy to understand manner. Excellent video.

A basic needed understanding for turners, and a good reminder for all woodworkers. Thanks Richard.  Cheers, Tom

Basic information for all woodworkers, not just turners. Even though it is basic  and all woodworkers should have already known it, a review like this is always welcome. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

Great information Richard.  Something we take for granted when you have been doing this for a while, and forget to pass on in instruction. I will be using the one-by example you show when I teach now.  That is by far the best way to demonstrate how wood should be mounted and cut. Thank you

This is an amazing video, I'm so glad it showed up in my feed.

Hard to find someone who explains things to that extent so clearly. I can watch your videos over and over again, there is always another detail...

Thank you, Richard that's some very good information.

More pearls of wisdom 🌞

You should have 250k subs.  Great videos

This is a great video and will always remain relevant. Key fundamentals need to be learned and often refreshed. Thankyou.

Awesome video Richard....thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge in a very simple way....love the drawings on the wood....very helpful.