Can't do it anymore.

[Bruce White]

Haven't been active on the site (or the lathe) for some time due to health issues. Sadly these issues mean I can no longer continue turning:C and that we will be moving to a warmer climate.:U

Consequently I will be selling all of my gear and a literal truck load of blanks (100+) burls and timber including Sheoak, jarrah, wandoo, gidge, salmon gum, olive, sandalwood, mallee, jam, jacaranda, camphor, pear, mulberry, gimlet, norfolk pine, peppermint, york gum, morrel and more.

I have a Nova 3000 with outboard attachment, 3 chucks, 2 cole jaws, approx 40 assorted gouges, skews, scrapers etc, respirator, 2 bench saws, band saw, dust collector, paper, polishes, pen kits pot pourris etc, etc.

If you know someone starting out then here is all they need. Someone will get a bargain as I want to get rid of it as a job lot and will price it accordingly.

As I said, they will need a truck or a really big trailer. Alternatively they could buy the house and leave the gear in place!

I have loved my time turning and already miss it but will console myself by slaying piscatorial creatures up north.:D

[Bendigo Bob]

Hey Bruce, can't help out. But all the best for the change of life mate.

[Mobyturns]

Hang in there, and don't rush into things.

I'm battery operated these days after a significant heart attack in 2007 and complications plus I get bouts of vertigo that can last weeks. I can still manage to get some lathe time and l work full time. For the first six months after my MI I though my world had ended, life was not worth living like that, but life improves significantly with some illnesses / conditions if you are prepared to put in some effort. Work with your specialists and medical professionals and tell them what you want to achieve so collectively you can find solutions that work for you. Quality of life and fulfillment is a great motivator and healer.

I've been asked quite a number of times to have a chat with another wood turner / worker who is facing a similar road ahead and have managed to give them reassurance that it does get better, and to hold off on making rash decisions for a while at least.

I sincerely hope you have a condition that can be managed well, and that life improves markedly for you.

[wheelinround]

I agree with Moby depending on your health matter hang off we even moved to warmer climate and took as much with as we could.

[Bruce White]

Thanks for your comments and encouragement Gentlemen.

I have a trifecta - one of the conditions I can manage but the second and third are sure stoppers for turning. I will surely miss the wood but as I said previously, there are an awful lot of fish up north just waiting to be caught. I can hear them calling me now.......

[Bruce White]

Damn technology! Willy, I have tried to PM you twice but my sent box does not say anything has gone. Please ring me 90611360 or email [email protected]

(My Son reckons I am the leading Australian Luddite - hate technology!)

[Bedford]

Damn technology! Willy, I have tried to PM you twice but my sent box does not say anything has gone. Please ring me 90611360 or email [email protected]

You need to tick the " Save a copy of sent messages" box in your Settings.

I can do it for you if it helps.

[Bruce White]

Thanks Bedford. This is clearly a case of "read the instructions first" But isn't that what Kids and Wives are for?

Sorry Willy, you are probably now over communicated.

[Bedford]

Done!:)

[Mobyturns]

Thanks for your comments and encouragement Gentlemen.

I have a trifecta - one of the conditions I can manage but the second and third are sure stoppers for turning. I will surely miss the wood but as I said previously, there are an awful lot of fish up north just waiting to be caught. I can hear them calling me now.......

Sure are a lot of fish but your WA bag limits are pretty tight, tight as a fishes :D but its a lovely bit of OZ from Shark Bay through to Broome.

As long as you are doing something that you enjoy. :2tsup:

[Bruce White]

Bag limits mean nothing to those of us who aim to catch only enough to eat on the day. Can't beat fresh seafood straight out of the ocean and onto the plate with only a brief stop on the bbq if necessary! Though I must say that sometimes it is lucky I fish only for the two of us - very occasionally the fish choose not to co-operate.

[Mobyturns]

Bag limits mean nothing to those of us who aim to catch only enough to eat on the day. Can't beat fresh seafood straight out of the ocean and onto the plate with only a brief stop on the bbq if necessary! Though I must say that sometimes it is lucky I fish only for the two of us - very occasionally the fish choose not to co-operate.

That has been my motto to but we used to keep some in the freezer for a windy day. :p

[dai sensei]

Sorry to hear. I have plenty of takers on this side of Aus but nothing that side apart from those you already know.

So where do you plan to move?

[bueller]

Sorry to hear about the health issues, hope the move helps!

I'm not in a position to take the whole lot as I already have a lathe but if you wind up splitting things I'd be interested in a bench saw, the dust collector and some timber!

All the best mate.

[Willy Nelson]

Thanks Bedford. This is clearly a case of "read the instructions first" But isn't that what Kids and Wives are for?

Sorry Willy, you are probably now over communicated.

Hello Bruce
All good,communications and info all passed on, hope it goes well for you. Fantastic lot of equipment and timbers, I am jealous
Sincerely
WIlly

[Bruce White]

A great big thank you to Willy and all of the well wishers above. I have sold all of my gear to the chap you mentioned Willy - will be gone on the weekend.
My darling Wife says I am having withdrawal symptoms already and that I will miss turning. And she is right.

Thanks again to one and all.

[Bendigo Bob]

All the best Bruce.

Don't know if you would be up to it emotionally, but stick around and encourage the newbies and novices maybe. We all need encouragement :)

[Christos]

Sorry to hear that you had to give up wood turning. Hope you still find time to post photos of the fish you catch in the fishing sub-section of the forum. :U

[Willy Nelson]

A great big thank you to Willy and all of the well wishers above. I have sold all of my gear to the chap you mentioned Willy - will be gone on the weekend.
My darling Wife says I am having withdrawal symptoms already and that I will miss turning. And she is right.

Thanks again to one and all.

Hello Bruce
No probs. truth be known, this occurs quite often and we have club members always updating their gear, selling gear or retiring.
I am sorry you had to give it up for health reasons, I am sure your gear will be looked after and well used. Would've love a peek at your timber stash
Cheers
Sincerely
Willy
Jarrahland

[Bruce White]

Hello Bruce
No probs. truth be known, this occurs quite often and we have club members always updating their gear, selling gear or retiring.
I am sorry you had to give it up for health reasons, I am sure your gear will be looked after and well used. Would've love a peek at your timber stash
Cheers
Sincerely
Willy
Jarrahland


Maybe Jeff owes you a browse and pick Willy - he won big time!