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Meet Spencer Hamann

Spencer Haman is one of two 2025 interns with the Plumier Foundation.

He is a Luthier by profession, managing workshops in Mundelein, Illinois and Racine, Wisconsin for “Classic Violins,” a small, family-owned business. He began his journey into complex turning in 2023 and discovered the Foundation through online searches and exploring its YouTube and Instagram accounts.

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Join Us for the 2025 Introduction to Complex Turning Class

This course will provide an in-depth overview of various machines, including the rose engine, ornamental turning lathe, and a variety of chucks and cutting frames. Participants will engage in practical projects, such as creating wine bottle stoppers or tool handles, to gain comprehensive experience.

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Inspirations and Their Sources

The better things in life always seem to have a story. A well-appointed house has walls that bear the stories of a lifetime. Gifts from friends and stories of vacations begin to replace what were once simply colorful decorations, and as the stories of a lifetime evolve, they are recorded on the walls.

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Automatic Driving Device

The better things in life always seem to have a story. A well-appointed house has walls that bear the stories of a lifetime. Gifts from friends and stories of vacations begin to replace what were once simply colorful decorations, and as the stories of a lifetime evolve, they are recorded on the walls.

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Overhead Drives Part 1

The better things in life always seem to have a story. A well-appointed house has walls that bear the stories of a lifetime. Gifts from friends and stories of vacations begin to replace what were once simply colorful decorations, and as the stories of a lifetime evolve, they are recorded on the walls.

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