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Thread: New and keen
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15th July 2013, 05:05 PM #1
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New and keen
G'Day all, my name's Matthew, and I've been wood turning for the last couple of months.
Graduated in that time from a Supercheap Rockwell to a Woodfast 305 lathe, and that's been enough to turn a passing interest into something I really enjoy doing.
Cheers in advance for any tips/tricks and advice that I'll no doubt be asking for in the very near future.
Thanks all.
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15th July 2013, 09:32 PM #2
Welcome aboard Mathew, I hope your journey is a pleasant one.
Regards Rumnut.
SimplyWoodwork
Qld. Australia.
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16th July 2013, 12:17 AM #3
Welcome to the forum. Questions are good.
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16th July 2013, 06:38 AM #4
Welcome to the forum
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16th July 2013, 09:11 AM #5
G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Matthew".
There are a heap of members in and around Melbourne..
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 photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork & the new lathe.
Cheers crowie
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16th July 2013, 09:28 AM #6
Welcome to the forum, nice work on picking up a M305. im looking at doing the same. How do you find it in compared to your old lathe?
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16th July 2013, 01:54 PM #7
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Thank you all, I'm very much looking forward to sharing photos of my handi-work (and even the harshest critique will be taken on board!)
And Delbs, the first lathe was a Rockwell model bought at Supercheap auto (there's a hidden message there I think! and a lesson learnt), which I took back and exchanged twice before biting the bullet and shelling out for a more expensive but completely reliable Woodfast. Best thing I've done so far!
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16th July 2013, 03:56 PM #8
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Welcome aboard.
Don't let Delbs anywhere near that m305. It might be liberated! He's on the hunt!
It's a wonderful machine. I love my 305. Looking for a chuck this fortnight, something like a supernova.
My only thought though, and this is trivial, is a variable motor would be nice. Not nice enough to warrant an extra $620 mind you, but nice (maybe when I'm rich)
I was turning a big hunk of firewood and the speed variability would have really helped.
Fear not with getting burnt on a purchase. There are many blackened and scorched fingers here.
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16th July 2013, 04:50 PM #9
A very warm welcome to you Matthew and trust you will
get a long life out of your Woodfast M305.
I have had mine for quite a while and am very happy
with it.
Show us your pics from time to time and we can all
see your progress.
AllanLife is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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16th July 2013, 05:45 PM #10
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