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  1. 28th April 2023, 06:11 AM #1
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    Default Hello from the other Exmouth!

    Hi All, I am a hobby woodturner living in Exmouth, Devon UK.

    I was really fortunate to discover a local 'Men's Shed' about a week after I took early retirement. They had a bunch of lathes and tools I could learn on and, more importantly, several expert turners who were willing to show me the ropes. I have been turning for nearly 6 years now and still learn something new with every chunk of wood I turn. I particularly enjoy having the luxury of time to go where the wood takes me, rather than having to turn out pieces to predetermined dimensions.

    There still seem to be a lot of pages I am not able to access but I look forward to finding out what its like to turn upside down!
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  3. 28th April 2023, 10:26 AM #2
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    welcome to a great site with lots of useful info. and help
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    G'Day & Welcome to the Great Southern Land and to a top forum "Rod".....
    There are quite a few members from UK and many from the Europe plus of course 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.
    Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
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    Enjoy your woodwork and turning...
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  7. 28th April 2023, 06:30 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrRod View Post
    Hi All, I am a hobby woodturner living in Exmouth, Devon UK.

    I was really fortunate to discover a local 'Men's Shed' about a week after I took early retirement. They had a bunch of lathes and tools I could learn on and, more importantly, several expert turners who were willing to show me the ropes. I have been turning for nearly 6 years now and still learn something new with every chunk of wood I turn. I particularly enjoy having the luxury of time to go where the wood takes me, rather than having to turn out pieces to predetermined dimensions.

    There still seem to be a lot of pages I am not able to access but I look forward to finding out what its like to turn upside down!
    Oh, it's so difficult you wouldn't believe it plays merry hell with balancing on my head.
    Welcome a board, nice part of the world you hail from.
    Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso

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  9. 29th April 2023, 02:58 PM #5
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    Welcome to the forum.
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  11. 30th April 2023, 03:50 AM #6
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    Thanks Carlow. I am looking forward to finding my way around
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