I am a new turner that just got started back in February of this year. I currently am turning on a Rikon 70-220 midi. My goals are to turn bowls and occasiooal spindle type projects. I have been a woodworker for over 40 years and really became serious about it three years ago. I wish I had done it earlier.
I have been turning segmented bowls and found a niche for them in my sector of the country. I reside in the country near Elmodel Georgia. This is a small community about 35 miles SW of Albany Georgia.
Around here good hardwoods are hard to come by. I generally have to order or drive to Atlanta or Tallahassee Florida. We do have the big box stores nearby, but their selection is limited to red oak, poplar and pine. And the prices are ridiculous.
I have been self taught by watching videos and reading all I can find on the subject. Unfortunately, there is not a turning club nearby that I am familiar with. There is one in Tallahassee that I may look into but it is a hour and a half away.
I am looking forward to some interaction with other turners where I can learn more about the craft.
I have been turning segmented bowls and found a niche for them in my sector of the country. I reside in the country near Elmodel Georgia. This is a small community about 35 miles SW of Albany Georgia.
Around here good hardwoods are hard to come by. I generally have to order or drive to Atlanta or Tallahassee Florida. We do have the big box stores nearby, but their selection is limited to red oak, poplar and pine. And the prices are ridiculous.
I have been self taught by watching videos and reading all I can find on the subject. Unfortunately, there is not a turning club nearby that I am familiar with. There is one in Tallahassee that I may look into but it is a hour and a half away.
I am looking forward to some interaction with other turners where I can learn more about the craft.
