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22nd May 2011, 09:49 PM #1
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Falling in love, with turning and my new toy....
Hey folks,
Having started lessons and done heaps of reading and research, I can honestly say I am now hooked on turning. It's been something that has taken me to nearly 40 to pursue (better late than never I suppose) but I am just loving it.
Also having done my research and living in Adelaide (right at the source), I am now the happy owner of a Woodfast M305 lathe. I just love this machine. For a beginner it's awesome, well built and uncomplicated, with heaps of flexibility to turn a range of items. I can see myself having years of unbridled enjoyment from this lathe.
I look forward to the journey ahead and sharing it with you folks.
CC
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23rd May 2011, 08:58 AM #2
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Welcome aboard and enjoy your trip... it will be fun and expensive
You'll enjoy the woodfast - a good little lathe.
Oh, and don't forget to post the stuff you make. We love piccies
Cheers,
Dave
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23rd May 2011, 10:16 AM #3
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Welcome CharlieC. I know how you feel; woodturning is very addictive and so much fun. The next thing you need to do is book yourself into SATurn 11 which is August this year. Contact Cate Wrigley on [email protected] You will have a ball and get the opportunity to learn so much all for free.
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24th May 2011, 07:56 AM #4
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welcome charlie
another south aussie here. I too have the woodfast 305 midi lathe had mine for 3 years & still loving it
It does have it limits but I love turning
Enjoy
regards Michaelenjoy life we are only here a short time not a long time
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24th May 2011, 07:22 PM #5
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Welcome Charlie, yes turning is addictive. You have to love the Woodfast. Mine is a second hand C1000, from about 1992 at a guess, and is a solid pleasure to use. You made a good choice.
Michael
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24th May 2011, 09:20 PM #6
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Hi Charlie welcome to Woodturning.I too have a Woodfast M305 I've had it for 2 years now and as not missed a beat.
Cheers Tony.
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25th May 2011, 07:39 AM #7
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where are you doing your lessons charlie
regards michaelenjoy life we are only here a short time not a long time
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25th May 2011, 09:30 AM #8
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Goodonya Charlie!!
We are all crazies together, so you need never feel alone!!
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25th May 2011, 05:00 PM #9
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Good on yah cobber. Another Crow Eater to show these Easteners that there are people living east of the border. Oh yeh welcome.
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25th May 2011, 10:46 PM #10
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Cheers for the replies folks, glad to add myself to the SA turning fraternity.
Michael, I am taking lessons through Macwood out at Norwood to answer your question.
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28th May 2011, 05:25 PM #11
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aahhhh biten by the the bug! congrats! there is alot of fun ahead of you
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31st May 2011, 07:55 PM #12
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Welcome to the club Charlie, I see that a few of you other turners have woodfast lathes, and say that they are pretty good. I have just started to get into pen turning and am looking into getting a mini lathe, it is a toss-up between the woodfast M305 or the Carbatec mini lathe. Can anyone help me with this?
I was told that the woodfast although a very good lathe can be a bit of a pain when changing the belts over. Would like some feedback, thanks...
Regards Joe
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31st May 2011, 10:01 PM #13
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changing the belts on the woodfast m305 is simple. you flip down the belt cover at the end of the lathe & loosen the tensioner and the belt comes off aor speed changed its so simple
regards Michaelenjoy life we are only here a short time not a long time
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31st May 2011, 10:09 PM #14
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Thanks for that, will have to check one out.
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31st May 2011, 11:34 PM #15
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As Michael said changing the belt on the woodfast takes seconds, easy as, couldn't be simpler.
Can't comment on the carbatec as I have not used one.
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