Jordan303
Member
Hey guys. My name is Jordan and im 20. I live just North of Toronto (Vaughan area). I go to college in Sault Ste. Marie and am in the aviation-flight program. I'm in my last year and for my grad present i'm going to have my parents help me out to purchase a turning system at the end of april.
I have been reading a ton on this site and it seams like the best way to go is to not buy a complete kit. I wanted this one http://www.pennstateind.com/store/PK073SPECV.html but with all the accesories I want theres no way i'll have the cash. The upside is the free shipping. Was also interested in turning wine stoppers, flashlights, and once I get better I want to do bowls. Was also curiouse if turning acrylic is harder on the chisels then wood.
I haven't seen a newbie sticky on this site. Is there one? Or like a complete guide to turning? I keep doing searches but haven't turned anything up except for individual questions I have.
Lastly anyone recomend a good site to get started? I don't mind ordering from the states cause I live 10 min from the border (for now) and can have it shipped to these companies that hold it untill I pick it up.
I'm extremly excited to get into this hobby and can't wait untill I get the equiptment. I look forward to being an active member on these forums and hope to get to know all of you!
I have been reading a ton on this site and it seams like the best way to go is to not buy a complete kit. I wanted this one http://www.pennstateind.com/store/PK073SPECV.html but with all the accesories I want theres no way i'll have the cash. The upside is the free shipping. Was also interested in turning wine stoppers, flashlights, and once I get better I want to do bowls. Was also curiouse if turning acrylic is harder on the chisels then wood.
I haven't seen a newbie sticky on this site. Is there one? Or like a complete guide to turning? I keep doing searches but haven't turned anything up except for individual questions I have.
Lastly anyone recomend a good site to get started? I don't mind ordering from the states cause I live 10 min from the border (for now) and can have it shipped to these companies that hold it untill I pick it up.
I'm extremly excited to get into this hobby and can't wait untill I get the equiptment. I look forward to being an active member on these forums and hope to get to know all of you!