Gday from Tassie.

[557]

Gday everyone.
Just a quick post to say hello.My name is David,I am interested in guitar making,and I am thinking of having a go at woodturning in the near future.I currently work as a machine setter at a car component factory,before that I spent twenty years as a boilermaker welder.
I live in Legana which is just outside Launceston,and finally have a workshop of my own so I can get stuck in to some decent projects.
All the best....David.

[munruben]

Hi David, welcome aboard mate.

[dazzler]

hi David

is there a woodturners guild or similar near you. These blokes make learning really easy and are very helpful.

They tell good stories as well;

"I was wearing an onion on my belt, which was the style of the time,..."

[artme]

G'day David and welcome to the madness.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

By my count the entire population of Tassie now has membership of these forums.:D:p:D

[Rattrap]

Hi David, welcome to the forums. Look into mens sheds & community sheds if you're interested in joining a woodworking club, i'm a member of the Deloraine community shed where we have a couple of lathes & some guys that are always happy to give pointers.

Just a quick free plug for the shed, we meet tuesday - friday from 9am to 2pm. Great bunch of guys & we have a great co-oridinator whos had over 40yrs experence in the industry. We also have quite a respectable range of tools available to use.

[Ed Reiss]

Hi David... you've hooked up with the best forums around:2tsup:

[Claw Hama]

Hi David and welcome to woodies land.

[557]

Thanks for the welcome,the Tamar Woodwoorkers Guild in Exeter is only about 10 minutes from my place,they run woodturning courses in conjunction with adult education,so if I do buy a lathe I will certainly be signing up.
Once again thankyou for the welcome,and I look forward to being a member of this forum.