Just bought a lathe!!!

[markmcg]

Hi, I am totally new to turning & after going to a few wood turning demos, decided to buy a lathe...SIP01936 model. I know it is probably not the best spec...but for the money a cautious buy for the moment.
Anyway, just thought I would leave a note to say Hi ?
Mark

 

[AllenN]

Welcome to the forum Mark. You will find loads of useful information on here and just remember never be afraid to ask, there is no such thing as a stupid question.

 

[johnny5]

Welcome Mark from sunny Wales

 

[bassethound]

Welcome to the Asylum Mark..

 

[Lucy]

Welcome. I'm also quite new to turning but have been totally caught by the bug. I've got the Charnwood mini which has been great for me just starting out.
Everyone here has been great in offering encouragement and advice.

 

[Penpal]

Welcome my first lathe I made so I had to wait a while longer to kick on in the 80,s. Enjoy it Mark. Welcome from over here.

Peter.

 

[fortress]

Hello Mark and welcome to the machine. :wink:

 

[Vic Perrin]

Hi Mark and welcome to the Forum you will find loads of great advice and tips on here

 

[edlea]

Hi Mark ...welcome

 

[Jim]

Welcome to the forums Mark ..

 

[woodhacker]

Welcome and come on in, theres always room in the loony bin

 

[Macaronytony]

Welcome Mark, all the best on your turning journey....

 

[chas_41_uk]

Welcome to the mad house Mark
The only stupid question is the one you don't ask :wink:

 

[markmcg]

Hi, been looking around...very true, a lot of info :-)
Mark

 

[Phil Dart]

Hi Mark - welcome to the fold. I hope you and your new lathe become firm friends.

 

[Woody]

Hi Mark and welcome so you have been bitten by the bug have you , you poor ol bugger

 

[markmcg]

Hehe...I have, been sorting out space in my shed to accommodate lathe, a few chisels and Sorby ProEdge sharpener (I wanted an 'easy to use' sharpening system - expensive, I know, but persuaded wife I could sharpen knives as well :-D )

 

[Woody]

Hehe...I have, been sorting out space in my shed to accommodate lathe, a few chisels and Sorby ProEdge sharpener (I wanted an 'easy to use' sharpening system - expensive, I know, but persuaded wife I could sharpen knives as well :-D )

Get the trizack belt they are best for knives and remove very little steel I use them all the time once a tool is profiled

 

[Buckeye]

Welcome to the Forum.

Peter

 

[wm460]

G'Day Mark.

Welcome to the forum from the Cold, Dry Tennant in the centre of Aust.



Cheers,
Mark.