my first turnings

[coffenup]

I am showing my first attempts at turning
picture 1) is my very first attempt at turning
picture 2) my first ostritch egg stand
picture 3) my second egg stand
picture 4) both stands together i can see the improvement in the second and its getting better
picture 5) is my next attempt

Then next photos are my first attempt at a lidded box the blank I had had cracks in it so I turned up a box out of the good part
picture 6) My first turned box
picture 7) My first turned box 1
picture 8) made a jam chuck and returned the lid it did not look right thats all
picture 9) just a different angle
the side wall of the box is only 2 mm thick
thanks for looking

[powderpost]

Good start... You are now officially 'hooked'.
Jim

[Ad de Crom]

Yes, a good start, the magic word, practice, practice, practice.
All new start is difficult.

[artme]

Onya son!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[OGYT]

Welcome, addict!! :D As the others said, "A good start!" Time spent in practice makes a lot of difference. :U

[hughie]

Another lost to the obsession.........:2tsup:

[woodwork wally]

Aint it amazing what you can do And I presume this was on the GMC lathe If so you are making it sing already Well done and well hooked Best wishes W,W,WALLY

[Harry72]

I for see someone spending on upgrading soon... hook line and sinker! :)