Hello everybody, my name is Matt, I'm 43 and I am in central NC. I'm on disability from a motorcycle accident back in '05. Brand new turner, just picked up a used HF10x33. Practicing between centers on a wet maple limb and learning to use the tools. Now just starting the long journey of accumulating the other stuff I need (chucks, face plates, drill chucks etc.) I absolutely love this, seeing your creation evolve from a rough chunk of wood into a smooth round form.
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Matt Bobe
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Welcome. Lots of fun and can be relaxing. Used to live in Kannapolis and Salisbury. Miss the fresh seafood.
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Welcome aboard, Matt. When the turning bug bites the only known treatment is to buy more turning stuff. We have a great support group here to help you along the path of learning to love making round wooden things. 
Once you master the art of turning things round on a lathe you usually end up trying to turn projects out of round on a lathe.
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Welcome aboard Matt. Turning between centers is always the safest way to start and even later on may be one of the best ways. Find a club and start asking questions and observing. Should be lots of good clubs near you.
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Welcome,
Ditto what @Gerald Lawrence said.
Ditto what @Gerald Lawrence said.
Welcome aboard! Your introduction is right on the money, hello my name is Emiliano, I'm an addict to woodturning, LOL We are your support group here, do not hesitate to ask whatever you need to know. Aloha from Maui.
Let me be the first to roll out the (Welcome Matt
for you.
Sorry about that.
for you. Sorry about that.
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I don't believe you. I bet that you're really proud of that bad pun (I know that I would be).
YES I AM