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Mike Murane

Mike Murane

Mike Murane

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As I write this, sitting in my garage/shop is a brand new still in the box Laguna REVO 24-36 lathe. That along with a Tormek sharpener and a new set of Crown tools (and odds and ends) is the reason for my excitement. (Maybe I should change that to terror!!)
I grew up in the 1960's hanging out in my Dad's wood shop watching him turn spindles and bowls on his lathe. It has always been my dream to learn how to turn (the right way!) and now thanks to a unexpected bit of money that came my way I am able to make my dream come true.
I live in Albany, Oregon, am 63 years old and work for the State Employment Department. Married 40 years with 3 grown sons and about (in 2 or 3 years) to have way too much time on my hands after I retire.
I joined AAW as well as the Willamette Valley WoodTurners so perhaps I can make a few friends that would laugh too hard at my beginners effort at turning.
I will be attending the AAW Symposium next month in Portland. I'll show up Friday morning, stay the night and be there Saturday until I head home at the end of the day.
 
Welcome aboard, Mike. Woodturning is certainly a hobby that borders on being addictive and it looks like you are off to a running start on this exciting pastime.

p.s., I changed the title of the thread to your username so that member introductions can be searched alphabetically. :)
 
Bill Boehme said:
Welcome aboard, Mike. Woodturning is certainly a hobby that borders on being addictive and it looks like you are off to a running start on this exciting pastime.

p.s., I changed the title of the thread to your username so that member introductions can be searched alphabetically. :)
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Thanks for the welcome! Looking forward to this great adventure of mine.
 
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