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DrRod
28th April 2023, 06:11 AM
Hi All, I am a hobby woodturner living in Exmouth, Devon UK.

I was really fortunate to discover a local 'Men's Shed' about a week after I took early retirement. They had a bunch of lathes and tools I could learn on and, more importantly, several expert turners who were willing to show me the ropes. I have been turning for nearly 6 years now and still learn something new with every chunk of wood I turn. I particularly enjoy having the luxury of time to go where the wood takes me, rather than having to turn out pieces to predetermined dimensions.

There still seem to be a lot of pages I am not able to access but I look forward to finding out what its like to turn upside down!

carlow
28th April 2023, 10:26 AM
welcome to a great site with lots of useful info. and help:2tsup:

crowie
28th April 2023, 05:41 PM
G'Day & Welcome to the Great Southern Land and to a top forum "Rod".....
There are quite a few members from UK and many from the Europe plus of course the rest of the world.....
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 [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork and turning...
Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie

hughie
28th April 2023, 06:30 PM
Hi All, I am a hobby woodturner living in Exmouth, Devon UK.

I was really fortunate to discover a local 'Men's Shed' about a week after I took early retirement. They had a bunch of lathes and tools I could learn on and, more importantly, several expert turners who were willing to show me the ropes. I have been turning for nearly 6 years now and still learn something new with every chunk of wood I turn. I particularly enjoy having the luxury of time to go where the wood takes me, rather than having to turn out pieces to predetermined dimensions.

There still seem to be a lot of pages I am not able to access but I look forward to finding out what its like to turn upside down!

Oh, it's so difficult you wouldn't believe it plays merry hell with balancing on my head.
Welcome a board, nice part of the world you hail from.

old1955
29th April 2023, 02:58 PM
Welcome to the forum.

DrRod
30th April 2023, 03:50 AM
Thanks Carlow. I am looking forward to finding my way around

JJF
4th May 2023, 05:01 AM
Welcome aboard