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[myatt1972]

Hello all,
Im new to the forum and new to turning, not new to wood though I was a bench joiner for 7 years but that was 15 years ago.
I have a friend who does house clearence who recently came across a record power cl3 with bowl turning attachment, a record power bs350 bandsaw and a dust extractor, so £300 later they are in my workshop (seemed a good deal).
Thats the story so far, I have had a muck about with some scrap timber and Im keen to do some more, hoping to get some advice and inspiration here, at the moment Im enjoying making shavings for the rabbits.
Thanks,
Keith...

[Philip Green]

As I see it, you have three choices: muddle along by yourself with the help of books, DVDs & YouTube, book yourself on a training course or find a local club that provides training.

Trainers, clubs and associations are listed on the AWGB web site.

I am currently receiving excellent instruction from a club here in Cornwall plus I meet other woodturners of all capabilities.

If you set up your profile with your location, I am sure somebody on the forum will provide personal knowledge about local clubs.

Books and DVDs are good but I think they are an addition source of knowledge rather than substitute for being taught in person.

[Andy Coates]

Welcome to the forum, Keith.

You did get a good deal!

Statsman has given you some good advice which needs no additions.

Whatever you do, enjoy your turning and turn safely.

[myatt1972]

Thanks for the reply's
I have been told of a club in Newcastle under Lyme and Im in Stafford so not too far away.
I do have a couple of books but I dont learn very well from a book, good for reference though.
So it looks like a club is the way forward for me.
Cheers,
Keith...

[Andy Coates]

Try this one; it may be closer to you...and it's a great club

MID  STAFFS WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION  (Midlands)
Secretary: Will Rose, Stafford ,
Telephone: 01543 490424

E-Mail:  secretary@mswa.co.uk

Website: www.mswa.co.uk
Meetings:  First Friday of each month
Venue: The Village Hall, Etching Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire

[myatt1972]

Thats great Andy.
Thanks very much, only 4 miles from me 

Keith...

[BrianH]

4 miles? About as far as ash shavings travel in a force 5, I think you will find. Welcome to both the forum and a new addiction,
Brian

[woodndesign]

Keith, Welcome to the forum and turning,  I'm with Mid-Staffs myself, a great club, you'll be welcome there, also if local to me contact me if I can help, it just may get me into the workshop...     ..

David

[myatt1972]

Hi David,
Hopefully I will make it to the club this friday to see what goes on.
Thanks for your kind offer, I may well take you up on that.

Keith...

[woodndesign]

Hi David,
Hopefully I will make it to the club this friday to see what goes on.
Thanks for your kind offer, I may well take you up on that.

Keith...

Keith,  Glad you mentioned it's this friday, so early in the month and friday always catches me out and this the 1st April already... Time is passing fast..
Should be a good night with Paul Hannaby, will have to try not to miss this one, if all's well may meet, then I still know few members as it is..    only joined the beginning of the year myself, having done the pre-three visits over the past year.
The offer's there should you need some free help, if only a check over on basics or take the guess work out of extra kit, all it needs is a nice day to put the non WT things out to have room.
Take care and happy making shaving..    ..         David

[Paul Hannaby]

Should be a good night with Paul Hannaby, will have to try not to miss this one

I hope it lives up to your expectations!

[woodndesign]

Should be a good night with Paul Hannaby, will have to try not to miss this one

I hope it lives up to your expectations!

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