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  1. 2nd October 2013, 12:30 AM #1
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    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.

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    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
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    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.

    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 & VWA Resources: Club Listing will help you find some.

    Hope you enjoy turning
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    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.
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    For the safety side, you could watch these 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.
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    Thanks guys i'm in the Redcliffe area
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hermit View Post
    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
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tdrumnut View Post
    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
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Handy Andy14 View Post
    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.

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