Nottingham Newbie

[K9fish]

Hi all, Jack here - I just joined after lurking for a few days. I have just purchased a lathe but have not got a tool rest or the fittings (longer explanation hopefully in an appropriate part of the forum shortly).

I have no experience in woodturning and very limited experience in woodwork in general. Quite stubborn and like to learn so hopefully I get a grasp. I am ex Merchant Navy and am now an artist that paints in oils and watercolour. Dabbled with a bit of resin on paintings and would love to try on woodturning projects.

Nice to "meet" you all and I am always open to tutorials or guides for a first project when I finally get turning - probably will be some badly made souvenir cricket bails though if I am honest!

Cheers, Jack

 

[Stigmorgan]

Welcome to the asylum

 

[Doug B]

Welcome along Jack, there’s a good wood turning club near Kimberley Notts https://evwa.org.uk/ don’t know if that would be of interest

 

[K9fish]

Welcome along Jack, there’s a good wood turning club near Kimberley Notts https://evwa.org.uk/ don’t know if that would be of interest

Thanks Doug, I will take a look. I am south of the Trent but it is still of interest if I can make time to get over.

 

[DeBangis]

Welcome to UKWorkshop.

 

[johnwalls26]

Also Trent Valley Woodturners in Kegworth