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  1. 15th November 2012, 06:27 PM #1
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    Default Howdy from Newcastle NSW

    Hello all, im fairly new to this whole wood working caper but as a rod builder have dabbled in turning reel seats, cork and such.

    I have finally bit the bullet and baught a cheapo lathe, its cheap but alot better than an inverted drill press. Its not what i wanted but am cash restricted at the moment.

    I hope to learn alot here and rack a few of your brains for information. I pick the lathe up on monday and have already ordered some small blanks and well, cutlery to apease the wife. I thaught smaller easier things like that and repeditive use should hone my skill

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  3. 15th November 2012, 07:00 PM #2
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    Welcome Pilchard,
    make sure you show us pics of the cutlery when you're done.
    You have to apease US as well as the wife now.
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
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  4. 15th November 2012, 07:17 PM #3
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    would prefer to show you reel seat hardware and inserts.

    Im thinking lessons would be good, just to make sure i dont hurt myself. So if there is anyone near Charlestown in Newcastle that would like to spare an hour or two to show a new chum the ropes so to speak, id be apreciative. I reckon i have a basic understanding but would like some proper detailed one on one.

    Im a member of a few hobby forums but damn this is a big one, the sheer volume of posts is astounding, it will take me a year to read through them all, and then another year to analise and absorbe some of it. Termanology is there a wiki??

    cheers
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  5. 15th November 2012, 08:38 PM #4
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    If you want to see some good demonstrations on turning this weekend head down to Windsor Trend Timbers either tomorrow or Saturday.

    Local Turners groups may also be a good source.
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    A good source of info/lessons would be
    Woodturners of the Hunter: Woodturners of the Hunter
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
    https://autoblastgates.com.au
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    G'Day & Welcome "Dean",
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
    Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork.
    Cheers crowie

    PS - Watch for garage sales & farm clearance sales for good used tolls/machinery to help the budget stretch further...
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    Welcome to the forum and you are correct this is a big site. I have been a member for a few years now still not read everything.

    Do not hesitate to post questions in the wood turning sub forum if you get stuck on something.

    WOODTURNING - GENERAL
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    Welcome Pilchard,
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