Keith Lowe

[Keith Lowe]

Thanks for the add to this forum. I’m just learning woodturning and looking forward to learning from this forum

 

[Jim Reynolds]

I'll subject you to my unsolicited, standard "new to woodturning" advice.
- find the nearest local AAW chapter and join it. The dues are usually minimal and the payback often enormous. It looks like the chapter nearest to you is
Carolina Mountain Woodturners
Asheville NC
United States
Website: https://www.carolinamountainwoodturners.org

- get professional instruction, trying to teach yourself is difficult and potentially dangerous (some of the things you see on YouTube are unsafe), you can't adequately judge the advice you receive until you have a solid understanding of the basics, a good professional instructor will have you up and running in a week or less
- join AAW, I find that it is worth the dues

Welcome and safe turning!

 

[Jonathan Silwones]

Welcome Kieth.👍

 

[Keith Lowe]

I'll subject you to my unsolicited, standard "new to woodturning" advice.
- find the nearest local AAW chapter and join it. The dues are usually minimal and the payback often enormous. It looks like the chapter nearest to you is
Carolina Mountain Woodturners
Asheville NC
United States
Website: https://www.carolinamountainwoodturners.org

- get professional instruction, trying to teach yourself is difficult and potentially dangerous (some of the things you see on YouTube are unsafe), you can't adequately judge the advice you receive until you have a solid understanding of the basics, a good professional instructor will have you up and running in a week or less
- join AAW, I find that it is worth the dues

Welcome and safe turning!

Great advice Jim. I joined CMW a few months ago and have take a couple of beginner classes. I'll join AAW next. I'm signed up for a weekend class with David Ellsworth in June and want to get more experience before I go.

 

[Jim Reynolds]

You’re on a great path. Now it’s just practicing what you’ve learned. Some clubs have a mentoring program. That can be helpful. I’m jealous of your going to a David Ellsworth class. I’ve only seen him on an IRD. Best of luck.

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Welcome to the forum. Looks like you hit the ground running. A warning " Turning is addictive and the lathe is only a touch at the expense." We just love to say that

 

[Bill Boehme]

Welcome aboard, Keith.