Hello from SoCal

[IkeDavid]

My twelve y/o son and I are new to turning, and forums. After he expressed an interest in pen turning, we took an intro class at Rockler for a Christmas present, and whilst there they had a sale on a NOVA Comet II that included a tool set and chuck.

We had so much fun creating something useful that we ordered one and will learn together-- it beats arguing about his time playing video games

Our instructor gave us this website and told us to get connected to continue our learning, so here we are, peeking into a new world that we knew nothing about, but looks like a good place to begin a rewarding journey!

Thanks for having us!

David and Evan

 

[rholiday]

Welcome from South Carolina.

 

[Woodchipper]

Welcome from Tennessee.

 

[goldbarron]

Welcome, I too live in SoCal My suggestion to you would be to find one of the local turning clubs and attend a meeting I belong to Antelope Valley Wood turners association. Our club welcomes guests. Each meeting has a demonstration that can introduce you and your son to many different projects and techniques. I know Glendale has a club too but I am not sure about any others.

Bruce

 

[scrofts1219]

Great lathe to get started on. My son and I love doing turning together. In fact we bought a second Comet II.


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[Jim15]

Welcome David and Evan.

 

[magpens]

Hi David and Evan !! . Welcome to IAP !!

 

[JimB]

Welcome to both of you. I'm sure you will enjoy the journey together!

 

[Bob in SF]

Welcome from San Francisco, David and Evan!

I also use a Nova Comet II - great lathe, great fun.

- Bob

 

[Aces-High]

Welcome from Boulder! Hope he stays with for a while.

 

[jsolie]

Welcome from most likely down the road a little bit!

 

[tomtedesco]

Welcome from Centennial CO.

 

[Woodchipper]

May I also suggest American Association of Woodturners for additional info including listing of local chapters. Their magazine is worth the cost. Just don't be intimidated by some of the fancy turnings that some make. There are a lot of articles that I find most helpful- one was on pen finishes.

 

[OZturner]

Welcome David and Evan, from Sydney Australia.
Brian.

 

[IkeDavid]

Thank you all for the kind welcome and suggestions

Thank you all for the kind welcome and suggestions!

 

[RobS]

Welcome from North County San Diego.

 

[IkeDavid]

Thanks, found one that is not too far, will try it out.

 

[IkeDavid]

May I also suggest American Association of Woodturners for additional info including listing of local chapters. Their magazine is worth the cost. Just don't be intimidated by some of the fancy turnings that some make. There are a lot of articles that I find most helpful- one was on pen finishes.

Thanks, found one that is not too far, will try it out.

 

[IkeDavid]

Welcome, I too live in SoCal My suggestion to you would be to find one of the local turning clubs and attend a meeting I belong to Antelope Valley Wood turners association. Our club welcomes guests. Each meeting has a demonstration that can introduce you and your son to many different projects and techniques. I know Glendale has a club too but I am not sure about any others.

Bruce

Thanks, I found one in Orange County that is not too far, and will try it out!

 

[RobS]

The OC wood turners are really great. They are awesome to talk to at the OC fair. You can't go wrong hanging out with them.