Jason Scott

[Jason Scott]

Hi everyone. Accomplished woodworker trying my hand at turning. I picked up a small lathe at a price I could afford to see if it's something i'll enjoy doing, i'm hooked. I especially like all ways to justify spending lol. I can see i'll need a chuck already, along with better (or at least bigger) chisels. I did purchase a 1/2" boowl gouge, and the fella I bought the lathe from gave me a 5 piece set of mini turning chisels (way too small) so at least I have a starting point. Today I taught myself how to make the gouge catch when hollowing out a bowl, and I did that with no lessons lol.

The bowl is from a chunk of cherry that I cut from some of my 16/4 stock. I'm sure I will get better with more practice, but all in all i'm pleased with it. Hopfully the pic I tried to upload worked.

 

[Matt Lewis]

Hi Jason,

Welcome to woodturning and good first attempt. Practice, practice, practice is the key. Enjoy!

Regards,

 

[Dale Jablonski]

Your bowl looks nice Jason. I also figured out how to get a gouge catch:mad: The nice thing about this addiction is that there are plenty of places to learn and DVD's to watch between makin shavin's. Be safe out there and welcome.

 

[john lucas]

I have really mastered catches after doing them for something like 30 years. You will enjoy this form of woodworking. I would strongly suggest finding a club nearby. Great group of folks and they are more than willing to share their experiences and it will really shorten your learning curve and make it more fun.
http://www.woodturner.org/community/chapters/LocalChapters.asp

 

[Patrick Miller]

welcome

Welcome and nice work!

Just to echo others- joining a local turning group and even finding a mentor are easily the best ways to shorten the learning curve. I started out with Shopsmith and practiced regular catches (one sufficient to bend the spindle!) to the point I was going to give up. Luckily I got turned on the AAW and the locals all of who have proven to be wonderfully inclusive and supportive. Now a year later I turn with much more confidence and success and a much nicer lathe! Had I found this 40 years ago I'd never have had a real job!
Have fun
--pat