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Hello everyone, and welcome to Woodturning Central.
My name is Wayne, and I'm still very much a greenhorn (or should that be greenwood?) turner. Hopefully, this place will let us all come together to share ideas and learn from each other, as well as give us the chance to show off a bit.
Hello. I an new here too. I am just trying to figure this site out. I am an amature woodturner. In the past, I have turned pens and some small bowls. I have a Oneway 1224 lathe my son gave me for Christmas year before last. It is a really nice lathe to work with. I had a Delta Midi before that and am going to use it as a buffing tool.
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It's great to have you guys here. Thanks for dropping in. Hopefully, this site (which just opened yesterday) will continue to grow and become a great marketplace for ideas.
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Hello all;
I'm a newbie to this craft, lots to learn! Fortunately I live in Alaska where alder grows like a weed. I just go to the vacant lot next door, and whack of another piece to make another pile of shavings.
Your message at one of the Yahoo groups inspired me to make my own sharpening jigs a couple of weeks ago. They work like a charm, making sharpening a snap and turning a dream.
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Howdy all! New to this group, been turning for about a year and am hooked.
My name is Jeff and from Kodiak, Alaska. Just wanted to ask snoplow were he is up here. Have a great day turning!
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Hi all. Tom Jones here (no, not the #@!*% singer!)
I'm from New Jersey. I've been woodworking most of my life (well over 35 years). I started woodturning almost 2 years ago, and it's the only woodworking I want to do anymore. I love it. Started with pens, then hollow forms, then bowls. I've sold a LOT of pens, which greatly helps pay for the addiction.
There aren't many woodturners in this area. I belong to a club, and we're lucky to get a dozen people to show up. There aren't any stores around here who sell turning supplies, so I have to order everything via the internet.
My brother is as addicted to turning as I am, so I have someone to compare notes with. Unluckily for me, he lives 3 hours away, so we don't get to turn together very often.
The best part about this area is the abundance of hardwood. Lately, I've been able to find lots of fresh cut cherry, rock elm, american elm, black locust, and sycamore. My brother, who's in Pa., has gotten some apple, birch, black walnut, and Cherry. We don't even bother with oak, which is everywhere!
I have a neice who works at a place that makes staircases, so I get lots of nice scraps (oak, maple, cherry, black walnut, and recently, Brazilian Cherry). So, I have lots of wood to work with!
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Hi to all - My name is Randy and I came across this site a few nights ago. I've been turning for over 30 years - it's my passion. I used to also do cabinetry, but gave all other woodworking up in order to just "Turn-Turn-Turn." I read where some of you folks have bought the junky Harbor Freight lathe, and I sympathize with you. I started out on and old Shopsmith multi-tool. Then I had an old Craftsman bench-top 12" lathe. But about 20 years ago I saved up my pennies and bought a used 600-lb Delta variable speed full-size lathe, which is still hummin' nicely. All I can tell those of you who are just starting out is that the difference you'll experience in going to a higher quality lathe, as soon as you can afford it. will be unbelievable. By the end of the first week after turning on it, your skills will improve by at least 10%. Anyway - I very much look forward to being part of this group.
It really makes me feel good to hear others talk about the cheaper lathes and the differences that getting a nicer quality lathe will make. I really enjoy my low-end lathe, and am now convinced that once I can get a better one, I'll love turning even more!
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