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11-04-2006, 03:11 PM
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Another Newbie!
Name: Peter
City: Apex
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Nov 2006
Age: 55
11-04-2006, 03:11 PM
Hello all,
I am new to woodturning, but have wanted to try it since I was 12 and saw a demonstration. Always seemed to have trivial matters to spend my money on (college, children, housing, you know!) and never got around to getting a lathe. I am recuperating from surgery and have a few months of down time and my wife has been encouraging me to spend time on myself and do things you've always wanted to do... so...
My Father-in-law has a "1960s era Sears shopmate multi-use" unit that apparently has a drill press, router, sander and can be used for wood turning. I don't have a model number but perhaps one of y'all might have a clue about what he is talking about. I have had no success with my Google searches. ANYWAY...
I am planning on purchasing a mini/midi lathe to learn the basics, as well as a grinder to learn sharpening. I have a couple of good books and videos to get me started.
Could someone make some suggestions about where to purchase woodturning materials locally? Suggestions for a decent mini/midi lathe? I intend to pursue this seriously, so don't mind investing for quality. Do NOT want to waste money on tools or machinery that is not going to last.
I am sorry to ramble, but excited to start doing something I have always dreamt of. Glad I stumbled onto this forum and am pleased to meet y'all!
Peter
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11-04-2006, 03:32 PM
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Name: Randy
City: Macon
State: NC
County: Warren
Join Date: Jan 2006
Age: 59
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Re: Another Newbie!
Hello Peter and welcome to the best WWing site on the whole WWW!  There are great folks here always willing to assist. We have many turners who I'm sure will be putting in their .02.  Don't hesitate to ask questions or jump in with suggetions. We love pictures around here so don't forget to set up a photo gallery.
Take care,
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11-04-2006, 05:37 PM
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Advisor
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Name: Steve
City: Apex
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Jul 2005
Age: 65
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Re: Another Newbie!
Welcome Peter. I live in Apex as well, in the Abbington complex, on Chilcott.
I too, am just learning to turn and we have a lot members who are experienced turners.
We have 2 stores that I would recommend, Woodcraft on Glenwood and Klingspor on Capitol.
As far as mini/midi lathes, I would recommend the Rikon, which I have. It is inexpensive but well built and feature rich. It is available from Woodcraft and they usually have them in stock. Tom???
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11-04-2006, 05:59 PM
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Name: Dozer
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
Join Date: May 2006
Age: 42
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Re: Another Newbie!
Welcome to the site, I would also recommend the Rikon It is a good solid lathe. If you need turning blocks there are a couple of wood suppliers listed on this site that are local and would be a good place to start.
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11-04-2006, 06:08 PM
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Name: RAS
City: Pikeville
State: NC
County: Wayne
Join Date: Dec 2005
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Another Newbie!
Welcome to the site 
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"If you want to learn how to build a house, build a house.
Don't ask anybody, just build a house."
"Oland tool, better than a bowl gouge, a lot cheaper to make." Darrell Feltmate around the woods
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11-04-2006, 06:22 PM
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Moderator
Name: Nick
City: Clemmons
State: NC
County: Davidson
Join Date: Jun 2006
Age: 51
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Re: Another Newbie!
Welcome Peter
I am also a learning turner and live in Apex off of Olive Chapel Road. If you would like you could stop by my mess (shop ) and see my set up. I have a large Delta lathe, grinder with the wolverine sharpening set up and loads of wood. Send me a PM and we can arrange a visit. As stated we love pictures so set up an album 
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To do important deeds, two things are necessary; a plan and not quite enough time. 
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11-04-2006, 06:45 PM
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Administrator
Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
Join Date: Aug 2005
Age: 39
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Re: Another Newbie!
Welcome PeterO, glad you joined us!!!
Dave
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself" 
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
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11-04-2006, 09:27 PM
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Name: Roger
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
Join Date: Jul 2005
Age: 64
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Re: Another Newbie!
Welcome Peter!
Apparently I'm a little behind on my post viewing as I just responded to xebec's intro suggesting that you, xebcec, Steve, and Nick get together 
Enjoy, it's time for me to move on 
Roger
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