Alan Weinberg

[Alan Weinberg]

Now just working part time—urological surgeon—after 40+ years, I’ve collected bowls for 40 years—Ron Kent, Moulthrops, Mode, William Hunter, Vesery, many others. (Wife says too many.) I’ve always wanted to turn bowls, have taken a few classes, and am a complete novice. Bought a used Powermatic 3520 lathe and a band saw, lots of tools, to be picked up soon, and I’m on my way. Joined local woodturning society and went to first meeting. Any and all advice appreciated.

 

[Doug Agee]

Welcome, Alan. Enjoy the ride.

 

[Aaron Harris]

Welcome, Alan-I'm still fairly new at this myself. I learn something useful every time I come to this site. You will love that 3520! Please post pics when you get it up and running.

 

[Jim Reynolds]

Highly recommend getting professional instruction. It makes the learning cliff easier to climb. Try to find a mentor in your local club. Thirdly pick a project you like to do and demonstrate it to your local club. Teaching is a great learning experience.

Welcome and safe turning.

 

[Doug Freeman]

Welcome! I’ve always enjoyed “doing” a lot more than “spectating”. While you might not achieve the same level as the expert’s work you enjoy, you will gain a lot more knowledge of the subject and enjoy the journey.

 

[Gene Pitstick]

Welcome from central Ohio. Lots of fun in learning. Mount a chunk and turn.

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Welcome to the forum. Looks like you have made some good steps so far. I will warn you that this hobby is a bottomless pit, the more you turn the more you want to and of coarse the more tools you will need.

 

[Monty Ivy]

Howdy and welcome from Texas

 

[Michael Anderson]

Hi Alan, welcome from Chattanooga. Like Doug said above, enjoy the ride. A bunch of great folks around here to help you out with whatever. Cheers! Also—too many bowls, nonsense! Hahaha

 

[Alan Weinberg]

this hobby is fun and like Gerald opined, a bottomless pit. The tools keep coming and I’m more than 2 dozen bowls into it.

 

[Alan Weinberg]

and not all survive:

WWWW

 

[Sam Fleisher]

Nasty catch on the rim? Had a couple myself. Like the old saying, "Get back on the horse".

 

[Aaron Harris]

and not all survive:

You're not a real turner until you've become a member of the "funnel club." Welcome to the club. I got a depth gauge after my 1st funnel.

 

[Ruth Hadad]

Now just working part time—urological surgeon—after 40+ years, I’ve collected bowls for 40 years—Ron Kent, Moulthrops, Mode, William Hunter, Vesery, many others. (Wife says too many.) I’ve always wanted to turn bowls, have taken a few classes, and am a complete novice. Bought a used Powermatic 3520 lathe and a band saw, lots of tools, to be picked up soon, and I’m on my way. Joined local woodturning society and went to first meeting. Any and all advice appreciated.

Wear a full face shield and respirator, and a tough full-front apron, unless you're into interesting and possibly toxic piercings. Watch lots of Youtube videos! That's how I learned when I started out. I put a TV over side of my lathe so I could learn and turn.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Bowls are looking great, Alan! I especially like the third one (plate/platter). What kind of wood? The first vessel looks like it’s really nice in the hands as well.

And, I’m a member of the funnel club a few times over. I suspect we all are

 

[Alan Weinberg]

What kind of wood?

cherry. And thanks.

 

[Mike Darlow]

Dear Alan,

Now just working part time—urological surgeon—after 40+ years, I’ve collected bowls for 40 years—Ron Kent, Moulthrops, Mode, William Hunter, Vesery, many others. (Wife says too many.) I’ve always wanted to turn bowls, have taken a few classes, and am a complete novice. Bought a used Powermatic 3520 lathe and a band saw, lots of tools, to be picked up soon, and I’m on my way. Joined local woodturning society and went to first meeting. Any and all advice appreciated.

You refer to a book by Rudolf Dick. It's called Sharpening Woodworking Tools, not Sharpening Woodturning Tools. The latter book is only available via Amazon. Hope this helps, Mike Darlow

 

[Bill Boehme]

and not all survive:

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@Alan Weinberg
While some might rush to judgment assuming the opening in the bottom was a mistake, we both know that the vessel was intended to serve a higher purpose.