I have received this review from Tim about the two days he spent with me I think it speaks for itself
Hi George, first, I hope you'll be pleased to hear that just about all the things you showed me have proved really useful, now that I've had a chance to practise most of them at home. The small chisel you gave me has been re-ground and works a treat, the bigger fingernail is great, although I discover that my expensive Jet wet grinder doesn't put as good an edge on it as your Record.
My review: I had two days tuition with George Foweraker, wanting to improve my techniques after about 10 years of largely self-taught turning. The course didn't start too well for me as a left hander, who had always turned left handed. George told me that I had to change to using all tools right handed. I nearly walked out! However, I decided to give it a try and the results, after a slow start, more than justified the change. The speed and ease of turning and the finish on the bowls I made under George's careful guidance were a huge improvement on what I had been able to do previously. I've now had a chance to try his approaches out in my own workshop and have confirmed their value. What with George's advice and the wonderful soup made by his wife, Susan it was a great and very worthwhile two days.
Best wishes and thanks to you and Susan, Tim