— by Ron Bahm

First of all I am humbled by the honor of this situation. About 12 years ago I joined the NMWT to learn what I had trouble accomplishing myself. While this and other hobbies are always a learning process, every day we eliminate a lot of “ways not to do it”!

Woodturning is an art of creative expression BUT there is a vast knowledge of materials and equipment needed.
The NMWT is a strong organization that has come from a great past of leadership and we will continue. I subscribe to “if it ain’t broke – don’t fix it”.

ALL MEMBERS of NMWT need to realize their opinions are important and we are open to all thinking that will advance this group. Please submit your ideas to any of the board by whatever means. We are always open to any ideas that will advance this group.

I personally recommend your membership in the American Association of Woodturners (AAW). The Journal itself is worth the membership plus they have monthly drawings and end of year drawings for major equipment. They provide liability insurance for our official presentations, so if you want to turn at the State Fair, you need to be a member. The search for anything you want to see in the “American Woodturner” dating back to 1986 is a resource of value!

The NMWT is YOUR group so get involved where you can and we will all get to new levels of expertise in our turning.