Woodturning, my new drug!

[Sgt Beavis]

Hello folks,

Last week my wife and I purchased a new Delta Lathe from Rockler. As you can see from the pictures below, we just had to start turning, so I glued up a couple 2x4s for us to practice on. Here is the little spindle the two of us had the pleasure of turning. It's not much but it is our first little peice of fun.

I cannot believe how much fun this is. I have been into woodworking since 5 but I've never laid hands on a lathe. Then oneday MY WIFE, of all people, asks me if I was planning to buy a lathe.

Lesson to everyone, when your WIFE asks if you are going to buy a tool, the answer is always YES!

Just a short time later and here is our new addiction.

BTW, some of you might already know me from Woodnet. If so, I look forward to chatting with you here too. I live in Lake Dallas, TX and I suppose I'll be joining the local woodturning club, real soon!

 

[TEK]

Turning addiction

Hello folks,

Last week my wife and I purchased a new Delta Lathe from Rockler. As you can see from the pictures below, we just had to start turning, so I glued up a couple 2x4s for us to practice on. Here is the little spindle the two of us had the pleasure of turning. It's not much but it is our first little peice of fun.

I cannot believe how much fun this is. I have been into woodworking since 5 but I've never laid hands on a lathe. Then oneday MY WIFE, of all people, asks me if I was planning to buy a lathe.

Lesson to everyone, when your WIFE asks if you are going to buy a tool, the answer is always YES!

Just a short time later and here is our new addiction.

BTW, some of you might already know me from Woodnet. If so, I look forward to chatting with you here too. I live in Lake Dallas, TX and I suppose I'll be joining the local woodturning club, real soon!

Welcome from one addict to another. If you are looking for a 12-step program out of your addiction this isn’t it. Your spindle looks great for a beginner. Pine and Fir fuzz up when you use dull tools or scraping techniques on them. Your spindle looks pretty clean. You must be making some good cuts. Joining the local AAW chapter is a great idea!. I’ve had a lot of help from my fellow club members. It’s a great place learn technique and get ideas from seeing other peoples work. Plus they are nice people to socialize with.

 

[Norm Smith]

Welcome Sgt,
We are all addicted but love it. There are a llooottttt of good turners in Texas.
Good luck.
Norm

 

[Steve Worcester]

Come join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

http://www.dallaswoodturners.com/

 

[Glenn]

Welcome Sarge!

I started turning in December 2003, Its been my 'opiate of choice' since then. Its only a matter of time before you start scavenging green wood. When ever the city cuts down a maple tree (usually ambrosia), a chunk or two usually ends up in the back of my car. My wife has gotten to the point that she scouts for me as she is ferrying the kids around...

Nice lathe. Its the same one I have. The only issue I have is getting the tail stock to stay put. Usually a belt with the deadblow hammer helps.

GL

Glenn