First Lathe

[Handy Andy14]

Hello, Im 14 years old and i just recently brought myself a second hand lathe and i was wondering if anyone could give me some helpful tip so i don't ruin anything or hurt myself please.

Cheers, Andy

[mkypenturner]

hi andy , could you tell us where in queensland you are as then there will be someone close to you or be able to direct you to a club that will be able to help you , thats a starter

[Mobyturns]

Andy,

Welcome to wood turning. Check out your local library to see what they have in the craft/hobbies section and if you can get hold of a couple of books about wood turning written by Keith Rowley "A Foundation Course" and "Wood Turning Projects." Keith covers the basics of safety and skills very well. Another source I would recomend since you have internet access is contact the South Auckland Woodturners Guild for a copy of their "Beginners Guide" Tips & Jigs | South Auckland Woodturners Guild Inc. (http://www.sawg.org.nz/tipsnjigs/)

Try and locate a wood turning club close by see if you can become a member as it will help you along and hopefully assist you to avoid making the common mistakes. Australian Wood Review - Clubs (http://woodreview.com.au/clubs/) & VWA Resources: Club Listing (http://www.vwa.org.au/resources/clubs/) will help you find some.

Hope you enjoy turning

[Hermit]

There are some vids worth watching in the 'Videos' section, under 'Woodturning'.
I'm in the same position as you - first lathe arriving today or tomorrow.
I joined the Shoalhaven Woodcraft Society for expert local advice/tips, but I've also been watching as many videos as possible.
Good range on YouTube as well.

[Treecycle]

For the safety side, you could watch these (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/safety-videos-161992/) videos created by . They are just at the top of this forum.
As has been said earlier, youtube is a great source of videos on all sorts of woodturning. Just search for the likes of bowl turning, pen turning etc. There are hundreds of them.

[Handy Andy14]

Thanks guys i'm in the Redcliffe area

[Hermit]

You didn't mention tools, so I'll assume that you have them, but before getting started, you must have a full face clear shield. Please don't try any turning without that.

[Handy Andy14]

You didn't mention tools, so I'll assume that you have them, but before getting started, you must have a full face clear shield. Please don't try any turning without that.

Yeah i have three chisels and i still need to get my full face shield

[tdrumnut]

Gidday Andy, welcome aboard it is great to see a good keen young bloke on here as they are few and far between.
Where in Qld are you located? I am sure there will be plenty of offers of help & advise for you right here on the best forum in the world. Enjoy your journey with us and keep posting your work.

[Handy Andy14]

Gidday Andy, welcome aboard it is great to see a good keen young bloke on here as they are few and far between.
Where in Qld are you located? I am sure there will be plenty of offers of help & advise for you right here on the best forum in the world. Enjoy your journey with us and keep posting your work.


Cheers Thank you

[ian thorn]

As has been said join a club if you can the members will be only too happy to show you the basics and most clubs only charge a small fee for young members. I have a copy of the south Auckland clubs book I lend to new members well worth the $20 they all so have some great projects on there web site. enjoy your turning get that face shield and also a dust mask of some kind.

[Hermit]

Yeah i have three chisels and i still need to get my full face shield

Ha. I'm exactly opposite - lathe and face shield arrived today, but no chisels yet..... :(

Do get that face shield - as beginners we have to expect the occasional UFO and don't want it in the face. :no:

Edit: I just bought a cheapie - this one: https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W102