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26th November 2008, 04:10 AM #1keithkarl2007 Guest
Hello from ireland
Hi everyone, been looking around this great site a number of times and i am fascinated by the work some of you do. I'm a cabinet maker myself and have taken up woodturning as a hobby but still haven't got all the equipment needed to tackle larger projects. I've tried my hand at penturning and really enjoyed it. The only thing that bugs me is you guys have great access to some amazing kits and blanks to turn with. I've only done a couple of slimlines but would love to try other kits like the jr gent, or the 2 toned sierras. But what i'd love most is to be able to turn beautiful hollow forms, bowls and other stuff to the great craftamanship as you lot, keep up the great work, i have to say its a great inspiration to me
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26th November 2008, 05:19 AM #2
Hi Keithkarl, welcome.
Well you are doing a lot of activity's, cabinets, and turning pens, and hollow forms.
You are on the right place. If it's possible show us pics, we all like pics.
Have fun.
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26th November 2008, 05:24 AM #3keithkarl2007 Guest
I haven't done any hollow forms at all yet, would love to just jump right in and be able to turn one but would probably get killed in the process
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26th November 2008, 07:11 AM #4Skwair2rownd
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G´day keithkarl,you´re welcome to be sure!
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26th November 2008, 08:01 AM #5
Welcome from a Tyrone man!
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I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
Regards, Woodwould.
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26th November 2008, 09:02 AM #6Intermediate Member
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26th November 2008, 01:18 PM #7
Hi KK2007 ...and welcome!
if its inspiration your looking for, you don't have far to go. A gent from Ireland by the name of Liam Flynn does outstanding work.
Check out his work at: http://web.mac.com/flynnliam/iWeb/Site/Home.html
Plus there are plenty of blokes here that are very generous with thier information.
Good luck with your endeavors.Cheers,
Ed
Do something that is stupid and fun today, then run like hell !!!
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26th November 2008, 11:44 PM #8keithkarl2007 Guest
thanks for the welcomes, i have only done a couple of pens. has anyone got any advice for starting bowl turning
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26th November 2008, 11:50 PM #9
See if there is a turning club in your area. Also, see if you can get your hands on Richard Raffans DVD, and Del Stubbs Bowl Making DVD....both are excellent aids
Cheers,
Ed
Do something that is stupid and fun today, then run like hell !!!
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27th November 2008, 12:03 AM #10keithkarl2007 Guest
don't think there are any turnin clubs where i live, i have a couple of turning mags and books and have been watching turning videos on youtube
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27th November 2008, 03:00 AM #11
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30th December 2008, 04:48 AM #12keithkarl2007 Guest
who would be the best supplier of ozzie burls, have a few pen blanks and they look amazing. wanted to get larger pieces for bowls and other larger work
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30th December 2008, 07:32 AM #13Skwair2rownd
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Hi again Keithkarl. Hard to say who the best supplier of burls is.
Try using the frorums specific to your topic to get info. E.g, Woodturning, penmaking, Timber Swaps etc.
Cheers, artme.
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30th December 2008, 03:32 PM #14
Welcome KK. keep at it my friend, I started a short while ago and thought I would never get the hang of it but must admit I am improving and if I can do it, you can do it. to be sure.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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30th December 2008, 05:30 PM #15
G'day KK,
Must be your lucky day. No one has said "begorrah" or any other pseudo Irishisms.
I haven't done any woodturning for a while, been too busy on other things. What I did back in 1986 on a visit back to England was to spend three days with Gordon Stokes. He had three pupils and told us we would not be taking a finished object away because the full three days was on technique. Best three days worth I have spent. I mention it because you may consider finding someone who is a skilled professional and taking a course. Incidently he concentrated on spindle work and was not satisfied until we could duplicate a piece by eye. His attitude to bowl turning was there are only two cuts to master. That part we did as an extra half day.
JerryEvery person takes the limit of their own vision for the limits of the world.
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