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24th February 2021, 12:27 PM #1
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New guy from the USA
I dabbled with wood for a few years before the kids (3) came along. Never really developed any skills, mostly used construction type lumber to build things I could not afford to buy new. I recently retired from full time employment and am hoping to develop some skills that I now have the time to learn. I recently bought a old cast iron Dunlap lathe that is in need of a rebuild and a motor. I have a 1\2 horsepower DC motor and variable speed controller that I am going to fit to it. Then it's time to start learning how to do wood turning. Looking forward to making a big pile of shavings.
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25th February 2021, 01:20 PM #2
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Welcome to the forum Johnnie. Where in the US are you?
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25th February 2021, 01:34 PM #3
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Originally Posted by Old Croc
I am near Reading Pennsylvania, about 85K west of Philadelphia.
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25th February 2021, 03:03 PM #4
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25th February 2021, 08:21 PM #5
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Lovely part of the country, my old stomping ground, I stay in West Chester and go to Maple Grove Raceway. If we ever get over this China bug and I get back over I will look you up. Originally Posted by johnniecakes
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25th February 2021, 08:43 PM #6
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G'Day & Welcome to the Great Southern Land and to a top forum "Johnnie".
There are quite a few members from across the USA and 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.
Especially a top mob of blokes on the toymaking & scale modeling section of the forum.
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.....
Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie
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26th February 2021, 09:16 AM #7
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Welcome jc
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27th February 2021, 06:08 AM #8
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