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John McNiff

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Hi all,

I am a beginning woodturner and intermediate woodworker. I live south of Buffalo NY. I have been woodworking on and off since I was 14 in my father's shop and picked up a 10x18 harbor freight lathe a couple of years back along with their tool kit. After some very rough spindle turnings, I invested in a nova chuck and Sorby bowl gouge that largely sat untouched until a few months ago.

At this point, I have completed a few bowls and toys for my nieces and nephews. I am hooked though, I hope to spend the rest of winter ( my slow time) practicing my skills and possibly getting to the point that this summer I have something I would be willing to sell. I don't see turning as means to a livable income but would like to pay for a larger lathe and some tooling along with materials.

Things I hope to learn are resin castings, coring, and hollowing. I enjoy seeing some of the crazy work that is done on the internet with turnings but often think that results are a bit loud for what people are actually looking to use or display in their homes.

I home to join the local group when they are up and running again and learn from those who have been doing this for longer than I have been alive. I will try to attach some photos if I can dig some up but I have never been good at taking them.
 
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Thank you! Yes I do hope to join the local chapter and hopefully get some hands on lessons. I have a close family friend who is a turner but with COVID am keeping distant. Right now it’s just videos and reading and as much time in the lathe as possible.
 
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Thank you all. I just spoke to the president of one of the local turning clubs this week and they are doing zoom meetings so I will get set up with them.
 
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