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Do you have a local chapter of the AAW near you? Getting involved with an active club is a great way to learn a lot very quickly.
Ed
Ed
Hey and welcome!
I'd recommend you add a location to your profile. I appreciate that you may have some concerns about privacy, but if you stay general (like Ed with "South Florida") it would be pretty hard for anyone to figure out who you are (of course Ed used his name, so that is not his concern). Often by knowing your location, a local turner might offer some help or introduce you to some opportunities specific to your location.
In any case, we got a bunch of people who are happy to help with any turning issues you may have. Enjoy.
I'd recommend you add a location to your profile. I appreciate that you may have some concerns about privacy, but if you stay general (like Ed with "South Florida") it would be pretty hard for anyone to figure out who you are (of course Ed used his name, so that is not his concern). Often by knowing your location, a local turner might offer some help or introduce you to some opportunities specific to your location.
In any case, we got a bunch of people who are happy to help with any turning issues you may have. Enjoy.
Hello and welcome
Hello Oledirty, nice to have you on board.
Ed is 100% correct.
I've been there and done it myself. I found the AAW and they led me to my local woodturning club - The Capitol Area Woodturners, we cover the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area.
When I hooked up with the CAW a whole new world opened up to me. It appears woodturners in general are eager to help each other learn the art of woodtuning, at any level. And this is a great place to learn also. Members here are just as eager to help new turners, all you have to do is ask. So jump in and enjoy
Cheers
Hello Oledirty, nice to have you on board.
Ed is 100% correct.
I've been there and done it myself. I found the AAW and they led me to my local woodturning club - The Capitol Area Woodturners, we cover the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area.When I hooked up with the CAW a whole new world opened up to me. It appears woodturners in general are eager to help each other learn the art of woodtuning, at any level. And this is a great place to learn also. Members here are just as eager to help new turners, all you have to do is ask. So jump in and enjoy
Cheers
thanks for the helpful replies everyone! I am in Oklahoma, and a LONG way from my local club. I have been to a local meeting or two but the distance i would have to travel is too great, so i must rely on the net. I have been turning for a little over a year now and plan to post a few pics soon. I will be here more often in the future with tons of questions i am sure.
john lucas
AAW Forum Expert
Welcome aboard. Iused to travel 100 miles to my local club but then we started one about 35 miles away and 2 years ago we started one in my town. I was like you many years ago and didn't know there were any turners. I got lucky and found the AAW and joined. Best thing I ever did. This was way before home computers but it helped me meet people and learn about the far away club.
you will learn a lot here. All you have to do is ask.
you will learn a lot here. All you have to do is ask.