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Graham W

Graham W

Full Member
Joined
May 25, 2019
Posts
52
Location
Uk south
First Name
Graham
A quickie thread to say hello.

From the south of the UK and totally new to wood turning and pens.

Good with tools but not used a lathe until now. Have made parts for bikes and
custom bits for cars but only basic stuff.

G/F came home with a lathe for herself a few weeks ago and I’ve got hooked!
Made a few pens but far from perfect and I need to learn a lot .

Employed by the NHS for over 25 years as an EMT 999

Look forward to the forums. I’m an admin on a Nissan forum so good with rules lol
 
Morse

Morse

Graduate Member
Joined
Dec 20, 2016
Posts
732
Location
Cheshire. UK
First Name
Dave
Welcome Graham.
Any questions just ask.
That’s how we’ve all learnt.
Happy pen turning.

Dave
 
Dalboy

Dalboy

Executive Member
Joined
Mar 20, 2014
Posts
7,708
Location
Kent
First Name
Derek
Welcome come on in and enjoy the ride. the lathe is only the beginning hope you have deep pockets:funny:

Do not be afraid to post some of your work people will give an honest opinion which hopefully helps you on your turning journey
 
alan morrison

alan morrison

Fellow
Joined
Feb 26, 2019
Posts
2,577
Location
Co. Down N Ireland
First Name
Alan
Welcome Graham, did anyone warm you about the bottomless pit?
You will make friends here, learn plenty, ( if you ask the questions ) and even learn photography

Alan
 
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PetrolP

Full Member
Joined
Jul 12, 2015
Posts
254
Location
Cambridgeshire
First Name
Peter
Welcome Graham
Impressive start!

Be aware this can become addictive and all consuming!
You will go up and come down which may well affect your mortgage, and any other investment.

You will need nerves of steel and strong liquor, to deal with this.
But boy, is it fun and rewarding!

Happy turning
Peter
 
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