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Mike Koren

Mike Koren

Mike Koren

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Greetings fellow Turners! I’m Mike, a somewhat new woodworker and very new to turning. Im retired military, living in mid Missouri just east of Springfield. I took a class in St. Louis and fell in love with the pure joy of turning those chips loose! I’ve made a few things, roller pin, candle stick holder, and one bowl. I look forward to reading and watching as well as posting and bugging all of you for help. I have a small Grizzly bench top lathe which is great as I hope to focus on learning the fundamentals of turning and sharpening. Cheers!
 

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Welcome to the forum. Thank you for your service. I live in Lebanon MO ~30 mi from you. I’ve been turning ~12 yrs. You’re welcome to visit my shop. I have a 16” swing lathe, many tools, hollowing system, coring system, and make a lot of my own tools. Come on over for a cup of coffee. I’m retired so available most days. Many turning projects going right now. I turn a lot when its cold, and ride motorcycles when its nice out.
 
Greetings Doug, thank you for the tremendous offer. I will absolutely take you up on it😃! I’m full of questions and love coffee, so hopefully you’re full of patience. I’m a car guy, I drive a classic in nice weather.
 
Welcome from Chattanooga. I passed through St Louis a few weeks ago—had been ages since I last saw the Arch. Nice photos—that rolling pin is especially sweet!! Small plug here: if you’re up for a potentially new turning project, consider making a tree for this month’s forum challenge:

December 2024 Turning Challenge: Tree

Hi everyone, This month's forum challenge is to turn a tree. It could be a Christmas tree, but it doesn't have to be. It could be lathe-only, but it doesn't have to be. You get the picture. It's the holiday season, and this is a challenge that can be as simple or a complex as you want. Whatever...
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