Lawrence1260
Member
Hello everyone! I'm new to the group and new to turning wood. I've been woodworking for a couple of years now and I've been turning since Father's Day. My son bought me a mini lathe and I'm hooked. My "original" lathe was homemade using an old 1/2" drill that only ran in reverse.
I had to mount it on the right hand side of the "lathe" to get the piece to spin properly. I used it to turn some small pieces and it worked, but not very well. Since Father's Day I've been turning small bowls, etc. but mostly pens.
I live in Fredericksburg, VA with my wife and son. I enjoy camping, photography, target shooting and playing electric guitar with my church's Praise Team. I've already learned a few things on this forum and hope to be able to improve my craft and help someone else along the way.
I had to mount it on the right hand side of the "lathe" to get the piece to spin properly. I used it to turn some small pieces and it worked, but not very well. Since Father's Day I've been turning small bowls, etc. but mostly pens.I live in Fredericksburg, VA with my wife and son. I enjoy camping, photography, target shooting and playing electric guitar with my church's Praise Team. I've already learned a few things on this forum and hope to be able to improve my craft and help someone else along the way.
