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    Hello from Perth, Long time lurker and occasional visitor. I have been upgrading my humble shop slowly and as I need to grow into more respectable tools, I need to draw on good experience and advice more, so I figured I would jump in fully on the forum. Everyone seems very helpful and friendly. At the moment I am on the hunt for a variable speed lathe and they are not abundant pre-owned in Perth right this second, so I am keeping a keen eye out here. I am looking forward to being part of this community. Thank you for having me.

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    Welcome to the forum Natasha.

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    Welcome to the forum Natasha.

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    Welcome aboard Natasha

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    Hi Natasha and welcome.

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Natasha"...
    There are quite a few members in Perth, across West as well as across the whole country & the globe.....
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist
    Keep showing off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork..
    Cheers crowie

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    Thank you Crowie, that really does make me feel a lot better! Just had some hiccups with taking the lathe in for repairs, but hopefully I will be up and turning tomorrow again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Natasha01 View Post
    Thank you Crowie, that really does make me feel a lot better! Just had some hiccups with taking the lathe in for repairs, but hopefully I will be up and turning tomorrow again.

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    So enlighten us with which one you ended up with ?

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    Hi Rick,
    I just got the little Sherwood one from Timbecon about a year ago to see if I enjoyed the hobby. I'm just in the process of upgrading to the old faithful generic MC900 mainly for the variable speed. Absolutely loving turning and hoping to post some progress pictures soon. The next big hunt is for a bandsaw, but i was looking for a nice second hand 14" and they seem a bit scarce in WA at the moment, so one thing at a time!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Natasha01 View Post
    Hi Rick,
    I just got the little Sherwood one from Timbecon about a year ago to see if I enjoyed the hobby. I'm just in the process of upgrading to the old faithful generic MC900 mainly for the variable speed. Absolutely loving turning and hoping to post some progress pictures soon. The next big hunt is for a bandsaw, but i was looking for a nice second hand 14" and they seem a bit scarce in WA at the moment, so one thing at a time!

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    I also have a little Sherwood which I plan to make variable speed with a treadmill motor and I am in the process of making my old vicmarc to EVS with a VFD and 3 phase
    motor. Keep an eye on gumtree that is where I found my bandsaw, just have to be patient )

    Rick

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    I turned this ring out of a beautiful piece of apricot. Just some salvaged wood, but it came out quite nicely. Still very much a beginner, but I'm enjoying it!

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