If you don’t have enough time to make all of the mistakes other woodturners have made, you’re in luck. Many of our members are willing to share their skills through mentoring or private/group instruction.

For Mentoring:

Sam Brasher	803-897-3075	sampathb@isp.com
James Davis	803-730-0388	jemesd1@yahoo.com
Jack Gould	803-359-3438	rgould@sc.rr.com
Sam Pate	843-393-5948
Michael Rabkin	803-446-4900	mfrdds@sc.rr.com
Joey Vann	803-407-8002	vanwoodturner@bellsouth.net

If you are a new member, and would like some assistance with a turning problem, the following are available to help you:

Sam Brasher	803-897-3075	sampathb@isp.com
Jack Gould	803-359-3438	rgould@sc.rr.com
Bill Lee	803-345-9568
Charles Noller	803-496-9563	chaswinnnoll50@earthlink.net
Marcia Roof	803-791-4946	mmroof@earthlink.net
Jim Rozelle	706-855-5164	jjrozy@comcast.net

Jack Gould offers mentoring to club members only. He prefers to assist new woodturners who need help with the fundamentals of turning. Some of the subjects that can be covered are safety, wood acquisition and handling, recommended tools, elementary tool sharpening, the basics of rough-turning of green wood, bowl turning tips, chucking methods, use of "super glues", and basic finishing procedures. Jack has a good supply of wood to practice with (hickory, sweetgum, maple, and maybe some other species if you catch Jack in the right mood).

The goal of this mentoring is to bring the new turner up to speed on some of the basics, build confidence, and establish skills that they could improve through advanced instruction. Mentoring can be offered during the day or in the evening considering his retired status. Email Jack at rgould@sc.rr.com for further information

Jack's turning skills are on display in almost every Palmetto Woodturners Instant Gallery. He's an excellent teacher and very generous with his time and talent.