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The American Association of Woodturners

AAW Website Changes

  • This page lists content changes to the AAW website in chronological order, with most recent changes first.

  • Various updates to the website (8/31/04)

    Posted the following pages or updates
    2004 Symposium pictures
    2004 Symposium exhibition pictures
    2004 Chapter Challenge pics and results
      and
    2005 Chapter Challenge rules
      and
    2004 Youth Exchange Highlights

    2004 Symposium Schedule Updated (5/9/04)

    Symposium schedule was updated. Also NEW info is posted (on the 2004 symposium page) on the Exhibition of Florida Woodturners work at the Orlando Museum of Art during the entire month of July.

    2003 Symposium Galleries created (3/30/04)

    The 2003 Symposium had great attendance. Please enjoy these 90 online photos representing the event.

    Online Gallery Index created (3/21/04)

    The "Quick Links" index at the start of the Gallery page is new content to enhance access to the online galleries. All of the annual Symposium webpages are now fully converted to the new website design format.

    This means the website conversion is now 100% complete. During the Symposium webpage conversion, all links and content were reviewed for accuracy. If you find mistakes please email the AAW Webmaster

    Light Gray T-Shirt on Logo Products page (3/7/04)

    The light gray t-shirt was previously available and has been brought back by popular demand.

    AAW logo page (3/7/04)

    Various AAW logos provided for reuse by AAW chapters.

    Verisign logo updated (2/27/04)

    The AAW has always used Verisign certified secure transactions. The Verisign logo provides a mechanism for AAW website users to verify that fact. Pages updated:
    - Order form
    - Products Overview

    2004 Symposium (2/26/04)


    Updates include :
    - Online Registration form updated to 2004
    - Instant gallery - "Penturners" listing
    - Travel arrangements
    - Entire page verified for correct content

  • Updates to the home page and news page will not be listed. Those pages are designed to change frequently.

  • Online Order form redesigned (9/8/04)

    The online product order form was redesigned. If you go to the Products portion of the website then you order a product, you'll see the new order form. If you're just curious, a "safe" demo page is available so you can see the old form and the new form....but there is no way you can accidently enter an order in these demo pages. The "submit order" button is not on these demo pages.
    old order form - demo page
    new order form - demo page

    Numerous website changes (6/5/04)

    We've been busy keeping you updated via the website. Listed below are the changes from 5/9 - 6/4.

    AAW Local Chapters

  • The AAW Local Chapters function was entirely rewritten, now totally up to date, (thanks to Paul Vonk, new co-webmaster)
  • Several new fields are being displayed on the page including Meeting Place, Area Served, Number of Members.


  • Logo Products page
  • Now includes a listing and description of the new AAW Brass Buckle
  • And you can also order the buckle online now.


  • Video Productions page
  • Now includes 99% complete detailed listing of all AAW videos
  • Includes complete content listings for all the AAW Symposium videos


  • Special Publications Products page
  • Now includes 99% complete detailed listing of all the AAW Special Publications
  • Also includes new and updated subpages:
  • On the 2004 Symposium page
  • New "From Sea to Odyssey" Exhibition page created
  • Includes list of all the finalists and preview pics for the exhibition


  • American Woodturner
  • Updated to show the Summer issue
  • New subpages showing additional "overflow" pictures/content:
  • New Forum and Online Gallery (4/24/04)

    The AAW is pleased to announce two new website features. A new text forum has been setup. Also an online photo gallery has been setup to allow folks to post and discuss pictures. The objectives of these features are to provide a more dynamic, community atmosphere thru the AAW website.

    Click Here To read more about it and to access the features.

    New galleries created (3/31/04)

    New galleries created for Exhibitions 2001 - "Nature Takes A Turn" and 2003 - "Put A Lid On It". Links to those galleries also embedded in symposium and product pages. Special products page updated with description and pics of exhibition catalogs

    AAW Online Calendar (3/26/04)

    The AAW online calendar now shows upcoming events. The calendar is in the News section of the website. There are 2 views:
      calendar by date
      calendar by region
    You can also get to the calendar thru the "News" menu tab at the top of all AAW webpages.

    2004 Symposium Page (3/19/04)

    Various updates made

    AAW Critique/Evaluation Form (3/6/04)

    This is the evaluation form which was originally referenced in the Spring 2004 American Woodturner Journal. One way to improve your woodturning skills is to encourage a critique or evaluation of your current work. The AAW Evaluation Form will guide you through a constructive review.

    American Woodturner (2/24/04)

    Changes throughout A.W. pages, including:
    - A.W. main page updated to Spring 2004 issue
    - Sample A.W. article updated to Spring 2004 article
    - Contributing Editor list updated