Write On
4th February 2010, 11:27 PM
Hi everyone,
I've always enjoyed timber and I guess all things natural. I particularly like all the different species, varities, and what knot of wood. I just couldn't put my hands on the area of woodworking that I really liked and which allowed me to use a wide variety of materials - UNTIL I (re)discovered turning just a little while ago. The last thing I turned was many moons ago back in grade10 but I liked it then and had a feeling it wood be fun. Especially when I saw penmaking :D. This area really appeals to me because I can be creative with many types of timber and/or acrylics, produce useful art(maybe one day), not take up too much space, and not cost an arm and a leg (yeah write:doh:)
After reading this forum for a while and also the IAP, the crowd seemed very genuine, so I joined up and here we go.
I joined the Gold Coast Woodturners Inc to learn the tools and meet some interesting people. As yet, I haven't turned a pen, but I have turned a few little things to bring me up to speed. I have a good working knowledge of epoxy, which I hope to incorporate into my penmaking and design.
I hope to learn many many wonderful things about the fabulous timber this great country has to offer.
Thanks for your time, Glenn :2tsup:
I've always enjoyed timber and I guess all things natural. I particularly like all the different species, varities, and what knot of wood. I just couldn't put my hands on the area of woodworking that I really liked and which allowed me to use a wide variety of materials - UNTIL I (re)discovered turning just a little while ago. The last thing I turned was many moons ago back in grade10 but I liked it then and had a feeling it wood be fun. Especially when I saw penmaking :D. This area really appeals to me because I can be creative with many types of timber and/or acrylics, produce useful art(maybe one day), not take up too much space, and not cost an arm and a leg (yeah write:doh:)
After reading this forum for a while and also the IAP, the crowd seemed very genuine, so I joined up and here we go.
I joined the Gold Coast Woodturners Inc to learn the tools and meet some interesting people. As yet, I haven't turned a pen, but I have turned a few little things to bring me up to speed. I have a good working knowledge of epoxy, which I hope to incorporate into my penmaking and design.
I hope to learn many many wonderful things about the fabulous timber this great country has to offer.
Thanks for your time, Glenn :2tsup: