Getting ready to start a new journey turning. Don’t even have my lathe yet. Arrives tomorrow lol.
Can’t wait to dive in and have some fun.
Can’t wait to dive in and have some fun.
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Tony Logue
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Hi Tony and welcome to the AAW forum. You will really it here and all the turners are willing to help you any way they can. What kind of lathe did you get? And yes, I'm sure you will enjoy turning as much as I do!
Got the Nova Comet with the grinder attachment.
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Welcome to the AAW forum, @Tony Logue. Woodturning is a very addictive hobby. I think it's the almost instant gratification of putting a hunk of wood on the lathe and seeing the results materialize before your eyes. Do you do any other type of woodworking?
BTW, I changed the thread title to your name to make your introduction more searchable.
BTW, I changed the thread title to your name to make your introduction more searchable.
Thanks.
Yes I’ve done general woodworking over the years.
Frames, shelves, and little household projects. Recently built a custom pedal board for my guitar effects.
Love what appears to be the more artistic quality of turning.
Do graphic design work as one of my primary side hustles.
Thanks for the thread change. Didn’t think of that.
Yes I’ve done general woodworking over the years.
Frames, shelves, and little household projects. Recently built a custom pedal board for my guitar effects.
Love what appears to be the more artistic quality of turning.
Do graphic design work as one of my primary side hustles.
Thanks for the thread change. Didn’t think of that.
john lucas
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Welcome to the site. One of our more famous turners started out as a graphic designer. Simon Levi got into turning and because he had developed such a good eye for design his turnings just took off and he's doing very well selling them in the high end market. I just looked. There is a turning club in Springfield which isn't too far from you. A large club is in St. Loius.
Thanks for the info.