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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: piper1 on November 11, 2019, 10:22:45 AM

Title: Hi newbie question
Post by: piper1 on November 11, 2019, 10:22:45 AM
Hi I would like to introduce myself to the forum.
I’m completely new to wood turner but not totally clueless, I do have other machines that I am constantly using but would love to try wood turning.
I do have some equipment to get started but I would I like to be able to join a local turning club and was wondering if anyone knows of any clubs local to the Leigh, Lancashire area .
Thank you, looking forward to reading some of your threads and talking to you.   
Ta Kev
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: michaelb on November 11, 2019, 10:46:37 AM
Welcome to the turning world . Go and see a local AWGB club in your area don't know where you live but I am sure they would be of help to you, The AWGB website gives details of clubs and contact.
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: Twisted Trees on November 11, 2019, 11:22:18 AM
Looks like you have a choice



Trafford & District Woodcraft Club   Martin Nield martin@martinnield.co.uk 01925 757542   

www.traffordwoodcraft.co.uk   Sale West Community Centre, Newbury Avenue, Sale M33 4QW   Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

Wigan Woodcrafts Club   Peter Underwood peterunderwood79@gmail.com
www.wiganwoodcrafts.co.uk   Platt Bridge Community Centre, Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, WN2 5AH   Twice monthly on Mondays from 7.30 p.m.

info from https://www.awgb.co.uk/clubs/ (https://www.awgb.co.uk/clubs/)
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: piper1 on November 11, 2019, 12:48:25 PM
Thank you very for the replies.
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: BrianH on November 12, 2019, 03:53:08 PM
look out Kev woodyturning is highly addictive!!!
Welcome
Brian
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: piper1 on November 12, 2019, 06:24:04 PM
Cheers Brian i hope so.
 
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: crazylegs on November 15, 2019, 06:21:05 PM
Just remember you do not need EVERY bit of wood you see. ::)
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: piper1 on November 15, 2019, 08:34:17 PM
Quote from: crazylegs on November 15, 2019, 06:21:05 PM
Just remember you do not need EVERY bit of wood you see. ::)

O eck i think i better put some back
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: Twisted Trees on November 15, 2019, 10:53:16 PM
No need, just turn it into shavings and sawdust then it is easier to get rid of ;)
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: seventhdevil on November 16, 2019, 02:58:31 PM
Quote from: crazylegs on November 15, 2019, 06:21:05 PM
Just remember you do not need EVERY bit of wood you see. ::)

what you talkin bout???

of course you do.
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: bodrighywood on November 16, 2019, 04:39:50 PM
If it gets too small it becomes a top lor keyring. Even smaller dolls house fr=urniture. Shavings go for mjulch or chickens.

Pete
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: burywoodturners on November 16, 2019, 05:11:38 PM
Quote
You might not need it.........
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: Twisted Trees on November 16, 2019, 06:28:31 PM
Quote from: bodrighywood on November 16, 2019, 04:39:50 PM
If it gets too small it becomes a top lor keyring. Even smaller dolls house fr=urniture. Shavings go for mjulch or chickens.

Pete

But shavings could be dolls house wood panelling :)
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: bodrighywood on November 16, 2019, 10:00:12 PM
Quote from: Twisted Trees on November 16, 2019, 06:28:31 PM
Quote from: bodrighywood on November 16, 2019, 04:39:50 PM
If it gets too small it becomes a top lor keyring. Even smaller dolls house fr=urniture. Shavings go for mjulch or chickens.

Pete

But shavings could be dolls house wood panelling :)

Now you me ntion kit the chips I have got of ome oak today would be ideal. Need to bag it up and put on EBay LOL.

Pete
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: seventhdevil on November 17, 2019, 03:57:34 PM
keep everything in one of these.

and yes this is one of two that i have.
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: Twisted Trees on November 17, 2019, 04:43:09 PM
Quote from: seventhdevil on November 17, 2019, 03:57:34 PM
keep everything in one of these.

and yes this is one of two that i have.

And the stack at your work entrance,  has to be at least another container load there :)
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: seventhdevil on November 17, 2019, 07:18:24 PM
true, i've about 4-5m3 of timber at work...
Title: Re: Hi newbie question
Post by: The Bowler Hatted Turner on November 19, 2019, 07:36:12 PM
Quote from: seventhdevil on November 17, 2019, 03:57:34 PM
keep everything in one of these.

and yes this is one of two that i have.
It's no good Steve I am going to have to pay you a visit in the New Year.