G'day-from an old beginner

[leisureologist]

Hello, a 60+ new turner who has never made anything with his hands in his life. In 3 months I can now make a bowl (not bad either). Practicing on getting thinner sides now. Good fun, relaxing and a good confidence builder. Look forward to asking lots of questions.

[watson]

Welcome aboard.........leisureologist
I reckon you'll have a heap of fun here........plus the info transfer both to & fro will be interesting

[tea lady]

Hello, a 60+ new turner who has never made anything with his hands in his life. In 3 months I can now make a bowl (not bad either). Practicing on getting thinner sides now. Good fun, relaxing and a good confidence builder. Look forward to asking lots of questions.

Oh yes!! But round here we say "it didn't happen if there are no pics."

Welcome anyway.

[leisureologist]

Well here is a pic of my first attempt. Big thick sides and a "few" toolmarks. But practice is fun. Don't have my own lathe but use one at the club a day a week.

[tea lady]

Noice.

[Ed Reiss]

Welcome L

Very good turnings for a first timer....now the fun begins - build shed, buy bandsaw, buy lathe, buy lathe tools, etc., etc.

BTW...is that Camphor Laurel?

[leisureologist]

Yes it is Camphor Laurel. Beautiful but can be difficult. The big bowl has lots of natural fissures in the wood that I found a bit unnerving initially but looks nice. Love the smell when I work with it.

[artme]

G'day and welcome to the fun L.

Great effort non your first works.

[munruben]

Good work mate and welcome to the madhouse.