Glad to be a new AAW member and member of the forum. Have been woodworking for a number of years. Turned a baseball bat in 7th grade shop class in 1972 and still have it. Took up woodturning again in January 2019 and have had some excellent mentors at classes I took at the Chicago School of Woodworking. Have been turning bowls and doing some misc. spindle work. Hoping to get my own lathe setup at home sometime very soon. Thanks
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John Dillon
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Welcome to the forum. If you have not yet you also might want to look for a club in your area. There is nothing like the support and knowledge you can find in a club.
Welcome to the forum!! Glad we were able to get you in! Aloha
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Welcome.
A few classes improve your skills.
where are you turning?
A few classes improve your skills.
where are you turning?
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Welcome aboard, John.
Thanks all - member of the Chicago Woodturners for the past few months and recently joined the Windy City Woodturners so getting some good exposure to demo's and gallery reviews. A lot of talented turners at both clubs and some great camaraderie. I do most of my turning at the Chicago School of Woodworking where the Chicago Woodturners have their equipment and sponsor some classes. Although it's about an hour drive from my house I also head over to the school for the 'Open Shop' opportunities whenever I have time. I recently bought a lathe and tools, but need to still set-up shop at home.
After making some nice furniture pieces over the past several years, I tried the turning classes last january and definitely have experienced OCD as it relates to woodturning. Jumping in with both feet. Thanks, John
After making some nice furniture pieces over the past several years, I tried the turning classes last january and definitely have experienced OCD as it relates to woodturning. Jumping in with both feet. Thanks, John
Welcome.
Welcome aboard. Shame shop equipment at schools around here have been auctioned off so not many boys will ever get the experience of turning something like a baseball bat. That's neat you were able to keep yours as a reminder of the fun you had in shop.
Tell us a little more about the lathe that you own or wanting to buy?
-Karl in West TN
Tell us a little more about the lathe that you own or wanting to buy?
-Karl in West TN
Karl - agree with your comment about shop classes and how so many have disappeared over the years. I have a lot of fond memories of woodshop, metal shop, technical drafting and photoshop. All in 7th and 8th grade............ before even getting to H.S.
Anyway - had some buddies over yesterday to help me unload and set-up a Robust Sweet 16. Now need the 220 outlet and clear some more space in my garage and I'll be ready to turn at home. Figured I might as well get the best I could now, so I don't have to mess around upgrading every time I get the itch.
Nice lathe John. You're going to have lots of fun with that Robust lathe. As the saying goes, 'buy once cry once' when it comes to getting nice equipment.