G'day from Brisbane

[commonut]

Hi all, just stumbled accross this forum by accident, just having a look around trying to soak up some info at the moment.
I'm 30 years old, a motor trimmer by trade, and only recently got interested in playing with wood after years of shunning it for the most part. (MDF was about the closest I got to wood!) Will hopefully be in a place with a shed to work in in a few weeks, so can start playing with all the gear i've got stored.
I bought myself a lathe a few weeks back, still not had a chance to have a play with it, and as i've never used one before, i'm interested to see how it goes.
Have a couple of plunge routers which i've had a little success with in the past as well, so looking forward to taking the plunge into REAL wood.
Thanks in advance for any info I can find.

[wheelinround]

Commonut welcome aboard

a motor trimmer darn to far away but hey with that knowladge we'll see some pretty snazy looking tool pouches I bet.

More info needed photo's are worth or even here its a fun place

Lathe what is it and its sitting idle why

[Ad de Crom]

Hi commonut, welcome, and nice to see that you bought a lathe, now find the time to play with your lathe.
Good luck.
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[Ed Reiss]

Hi Commonut ...

Welcome. You've found the best place to get good info on turning!

Cheers,

Ed

[prozac]

Hi commonut, welcome and enjoy the cammeraderie.

[paul collins]

hi commonut,gday from brissie here also.be prepared to be spending most of your spare time on the lathe,its addictive.