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Thread: G'day-from an old beginner
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7th January 2009, 08:20 PM #1
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G'day-from an old beginner
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.
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7th January 2009, 08:44 PM #2
Welcome aboard.........leisureologist
I reckon you'll have a heap of fun here........plus the info transfer both to & fro will be interesting
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7th January 2009, 09:01 PM #3anne-maria.
Tea Lady
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Follow my little workshop/gallery on facebook. things of clay and wood.
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7th January 2009, 09:28 PM #4
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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.
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7th January 2009, 09:49 PM #5
Noice.
anne-maria.
Tea Lady
(White with none)
Follow my little workshop/gallery on facebook. things of clay and wood.
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8th January 2009, 12:53 AM #6
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?Cheers,
Ed
Do something that is stupid and fun today, then run like hell !!!
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8th January 2009, 12:58 PM #7
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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.
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8th January 2009, 01:29 PM #8
Skwair2rownd
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G'day and welcome to the fun L.
Great effort non your first works.
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8th January 2009, 11:20 PM #9
Good work mate and welcome to the madhouse.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John