Hello from Newnan, GA

[BHelms]

New to wood turning. I friend of mine got a lathe for Christmas and after playing with it I got the bug. Found one at an estate sale and was able to get it, and met a local pen turner in the process. He was kind enough to spend a few hours with me going over the basics. Came home and ordered a bunch of stuff and about to get started. Any advice or tips are welcome!

 

[JimB]

Welcome from western NY.

 

[Jim Smith]

Welcome from a bit East of you in Conyers, GA.

Jim Smith

 

[Edgar]

Welcome from Texas, Blake.

Let us know what kind of lathe you have and I'm sure someone will be able to answer any questions you might have about it. Best advice I can give you is be safe & avoid fine dust - get a dust collector & air cleaner if you don't have them already and have fun.

Be sure to join in on the BASH contests & activities starting Monday. Let me know if you have any questions.

Edgar

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Blake.

 

[magpens]

Welcome to IAP, Blake !!!

 

[liljohn1368]

Welcome from Mississippi.

 

[Sataro]

Welcome from Corsicana,Tx!

 

[Jonlane71]

Welcome!

 

[turncrazy43]

Welcome!
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Wayne, Marietta, GA

 

[Ligget]

Welcome aboard!

 

[rholiday]

Welcome from South Carolina.

 

[Jack Parker]

Welcome from Las Vegas!

 

[SAWDUST 101]

Welcome from across the state from an ex Newnanite.

Don

 

[SDB777]

Welcome aboard!!!!



Scott B

 

[jecinco]

welcome

Welcome from Athens GA

 

[dickbonnet]

Pen Turning tips

Hi B,
Turn as high speed as you are comfortable with and use sharp tools. Get multiple grits of sandpaper and work from 80 to 400 to get the finish you want. Also, don't turn poison ivy wood without gloves.