Howdy from Newcastle NSW

Hello all, im fairly new to this whole wood working caper but as a rod builder have dabbled in turning reel seats, cork and such.

I have finally bit the bullet and baught a cheapo lathe, its cheap but alot better than an inverted drill press. Its not what i wanted but am cash restricted at the moment.

I hope to learn alot here and rack a few of your brains for information. I pick the lathe up on monday and have already ordered some small blanks and well, cutlery to apease the wife. I thaught smaller easier things like that and repeditive use should hone my skill:?

Thanks

Dean.

Welcome Pilchard,
make sure you show us pics of the cutlery when you're done.
You have to apease US as well as the wife now. :D

:D:D would prefer to show you reel seat hardware and inserts.

Im thinking lessons would be good, just to make sure i dont hurt myself. So if there is anyone near Charlestown in Newcastle that would like to spare an hour or two to show a new chum the ropes so to speak, id be apreciative. I reckon i have a basic understanding but would like some proper detailed one on one.

Im a member of a few hobby forums but damn this is a big one, the sheer volume of posts is astounding, it will take me a year to read through them all, and then another year to analise and absorbe some of it. Termanology:? is there a wiki??

cheers

If you want to see some good demonstrations on turning this weekend head down to Windsor Trend Timbers either tomorrow or Saturday.

Local Turners groups may also be a good source.

A good source of info/lessons would be
Woodturners of the Hunter: Woodturners of the Hunter

G'Day & Welcome "Dean",
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.
Cheers crowie

PS - Watch for garage sales & farm clearance sales for good used tolls/machinery to help the budget stretch further...

Welcome to the forum and you are correct this is a big site. I have been a member for a few years now still not read everything. :U

Do not hesitate to post questions in the wood turning sub forum if you get stuck on something.

WOODTURNING - GENERAL

Welcome Pilchard,