Hello from the other Exmouth!

[DrRod]

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]

welcome to a great site with lots of useful info. and help

[crowie]

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]

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]

Welcome to the forum.

[DrRod]

Thanks Carlow. I am looking forward to finding my way around

[JJF]

Welcome aboard