Hello my name I’d Dorman Weedman, l am a retired cabinet maker l was self employed for 47 years. I am 78 years old and just started wood turning recently as a hobby. I have turned a few small bowls so far. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing about wood turning.
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Hello Dorman, you are going to have SO much fun! If close enough, joining a turning club is a great way to meet people and get ideas and help if you want.
JKJ
JKJ
Hi Dorman, welcome! Woodturning is, as John said fun. It is also versatile. Your choices are virtually unlimited from utilitarian to artsy works. Within this special group of people you can get support for just about anything. Thumb through the gallery and you will see what I mean.
Jer
Jer
I am looking forward to learning more about wood turning, l have made my living with wood all my life this is a new experience using the lathe.
Welcome, Dorman. You will find lots of good information here and people willing to share that information.
Welcome Dorman!! I just turned 66 and have been turning since I was 14 in my dad's cabinet shop. It wasn't until I joined a local club (2012), however, that I really began this journey. Even if you don't have a club nearby, there are groups that meet via computer. I just joined the Lancaster (PA) Area Woodturners, despite being 1.5 hours away. They have a Saturday open shop once a month, an online meeting and demo once a month, AND an online coffee-hour every Thursday morning. There are generally 45 men and women in those sessions from around the globe. From finishes to work-holding to wood-sourcing-- all are common topics nearly every week. There are many similar clubs doing the same.
Thanks for the info l am excited about learning more about wood turning. I don’t know of a club in my area but I will definitely check it out.
Thanks for the info l am excited about learning more about wood turning. I don’t know of a club in my area but I will definitely check it out
From the AAW site the nearest chapter (club) to you might be in Louisville. (Some around here drive further than that!) Many also have zoom sessions, but that's not nearly as good as being there.
Chapter
Louisville Area Woodturners
Chapter Email
robertsonjerry7@gmail.com
Location
Walden Elementary School
Meeting Information
2nd Thursday
Address
4238 Westport Rd
City
Louisville
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