AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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Ok folks, let's put at least a first name with the moniker. I hate calling people ert321 
I'm Anthony "Yak" Yakonick. I'll answer to Anthony or Yak Mom used to get very upset when someone called me Tony 
51, been turning since 1994, someday I'll get good.
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
My Pics
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Chairman Kaga
Pond Boy
Registered: 09/25/04
Posts: 17769
Loc: Corn Country
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I'm Troy.
I also answer to ,"coffee's ready" and "free wood".
I just started turning a couple of months ago and have already spent my children's inheritance.Good times! 
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Grumpa steve
Schultzy
Registered: 03/11/01
Posts: 2731
Loc: Amarillo TX
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Steve Hamilton
Turning for about 4 years
If Mom used all three of my names
I was in trouble. 
Grumpa steve
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ihmserv
Member
Registered: 10/07/05
Posts: 161
Loc: acushnet, ma
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Ian Manley
been turning about 4 years , prefer segmented but will turn anything I can.
IAN
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mattgatten
Member
Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 614
Loc: St. Louis (The Lou)
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Well, my username here is my real name. I'm Matt. Air Force for 13 years. Software Engineer for the past 7. Just recently decided to get back into woodworking after a 15 year hiatus. I answer to lots of things. Matt, Matt-man, Gatman, and I answer to my wife for everything.  Looking to get my first lathe real soon after Christmas. Just don't know which one it's going to be. Versatile but not a tiny one. I already know I want to do pens and bowls. Not large bowls, mind you. Not looking for my 'last lathe' just a pretty good one.
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Neal Addy
Three Seasons Turner
Registered: 03/10/04
Posts: 5820
Loc: Foat Wuth, Texas
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Me? My real name is Mutley. 48. Been turning for 3-1/2 years.
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Never, under ANY circumstances, make the last cut.
Three Seasons Woodturnings
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SPITFIRE
Member
Registered: 09/28/06
Posts: 853
Loc: bloomsburg,pa
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Jason 26
Been turning for 1 whole week 
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robo hippy
Member
Registered: 03/31/06
Posts: 989
Loc: Eugene, OR
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Real name, Reed. Been turning almost 10 years now. My flat work is falling off. robo hippy came from a construction job years ago. Would twirl my hammer around and try to get it into the hammer loop on my belt (like robo cop), and was wearing a big knee brace, one guy on the crew shouts out "hey, its robo hippy", and I kind of liked it. I am/was kind of a hippy type, at least some what alternative.
robo hippy
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woodhead
Cigar Aficionado
Registered: 03/05/03
Posts: 9520
Loc: West Islip, NY
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Al
...and I have a woodhead!
Al
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I turn, therefore I am!
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Bummer
Member
Registered: 07/03/01
Posts: 565
Loc: Kent, WA.
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Well, my name is Mike... last name starts with Bum... so hence the nick name "Bummer" Have had a lathe (just a Jet 1236) for a few years now but am still pretending to be a turner. My wife is the turner. Still more into flat work but get more interested in turning as time goes on.
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borderline
Member
Registered: 06/01/05
Posts: 154
Loc: Northwest Indiana
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Hi, My name is Chuck (how fitting), I have been turning for 0 days, I hope to begin soon so I too can join TA (Turners anonymous, although I guess we are now no longer anonymous).
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Not good, Not Bad, Just Borderline.
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TowMater
Honored Veteran
Registered: 03/13/06
Posts: 4121
Loc: Kansas City
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Todd Glover, 41 only been turning a couple of months and never thought I'd like it but I find it strangely relaxing........
That is until a Yellow Cedar pen blank with 10 different kinds of awesome figure explodes as I take my final couple of passes  .
Especially when it's for my boss who is giving it away as a present to a friend she's going to visit in South Africa.........
Yeah, until that happens I love it  .
TM
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"It sounds crazy, but aside from the booze, the strippers, and the local ladies of the evening it was a pretty wholesome event."
McApple 3-25-08
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Grey Mountain
Honored and Decorated Veteran
Registered: 08/21/02
Posts: 3945
Loc: Somewhere in Indian country.
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My name is Lonnie. Grey Mountain was my great-grandfather, and is still used by some as the family name. His name in Comanche was Esa Toyah, which translates into English as Grey Mountain.
I've been turning for about 25 years.
GM
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The only tool I have is a lathe. Everything else is an accessory.
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clovishound
Honored Veteran
Registered: 03/01/06
Posts: 7051
Loc: summerville SC
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I'm Doug. I've been turning for a little shy of a year. I haven't really settled on my niche in turning. Every time I try something new I get real excited. Then move on to something else. Story of my life.
I'm a retired Air Force Reserve loadmaster. I work for the Postal Service. My daughter gave me the moniker "clovishound" as I have found a disproportionate share of Clovis era stone tools diving the rivers here in SC.
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I long for a world where the feline search for knowledge is not met with deadly consequence.
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England14
Member
Registered: 11/27/02
Posts: 1949
Loc: Johnson City, TN 37615
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Johnny England most call me Johnny. Will be 53 next month and feeling it. Been turnin on and off for a few years. Started in the seventh grade got sidetracked with girls and cars, yes in that order. I am over cars although I have and still do made a good living working on them. Girls, well we wont go there. I don't think I'll ever get over turnin. I still enjoy flat work too.
AKA England141 and England_At_Work depending on which form and whether I'm on the computer at work or at home as they have different settings.
Right now I am into making Cartage pens with deer antler. Anybody know where I can get some antlers? I hate to pay for them, but I have.
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England14
Johnson City, TN
Jack Of All Trades, Master Of But A Few.
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Chris Billman
Member
Registered: 09/10/03
Posts: 4721
Loc: Ypsilanti Twp, MI
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Chris Billman. 38. Turning since 1999, but I do mostly flatwork so I'm still mediocre at best at round stuff.
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My super-geeky woodworking website (which has no ads & no sponsors)
<insert witty and/or inspiring message here>
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Wipedout
Member
Registered: 04/15/02
Posts: 7720
Loc: Kingwood, TX USA
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Im Robert Stuart - 44 answer to lots of things just dont call me Bob
Been turning for about 4 years or so - just not nearly enough of it. A little flat work (just finished an outdoor kitchen Ill be posting in Woodworking forum tomorrow)
Oh and I forgot to mention - Screen name - Wipedout - came from motorcycle accident when I was 17 - something to do with a closed garage door .... but that's another story.
Edited by Wipedout (12/21/07 08:02 AM)
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Tim J. Chase
Member
Registered: 08/22/00
Posts: 1518
Loc: Chesterton IN
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Well as you may have guessed My name is Tim Chase
I've been turnning 2 1/2 yrs I'm 54 and a work as a District Manager for a quick service seafood chain.
I first got into this having wanted to take shop class but never did so I'm all self taught and haven't done to much flat work in a couple years now wife likes the new found skill but has a big list of flat stuff.
Tim
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Joe Fisher
Moderator
Registered: 08/17/03
Posts: 3457
Loc: Jefferson, NJ
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Joe Fisher. Joe, Joey, JoeFish, Fish, PhatJoe for a short while, Jo-Jo to two odd people, Josephus to one odder person, Josef, Jehosephat, Ira Joe Fisher.
32 y/o this past May. Turning for about 3 years, I guess.
-Joe
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Fisher Woodcraft
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skizzo
Member
Registered: 07/26/05
Posts: 4887
Loc: San Jose
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Bill Nance, 48. I've been turning for less than a couple years, not counting the 35-year hiatus since junior high wood shop. I picked up a great condition Rockwell 46-111 to play with and (I thought) use up various flatwork offcuts... uh huh, sure. 
I tend to float between many different types of projects, from big home construction/renovation stuff, to cabinets and other flatwork, and whatnot. Along with getting sucked into the turning vortex, I also got bit recently by the steep slope of old machinery restoration. So I do a little bit of lots of things, none of them particularly well. Turning is generally a relaxing diversion and "play" activity when I'm tired or frustrated of working on the never-ending project list.
Oh yeah, I'll generally answer to most any name, some printable, some not.
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kala
Member
Registered: 01/27/05
Posts: 323
Loc: Maui HI
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Kala Raymond - I started turning a few months before I quit my job as a software engineer to apprentice to a master furniture builder a little over a year ago. Thought it would be a good way to supplement my meager income as an apprentice. HAHAHAHA. Spent 5000 + so far and maybe sold 3000. But I don't regret it at all. Now that furniture making is my job I needed a new hobby anyways.
Aloha,
Kala
Edited by kala (12/20/07 10:35 PM)
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Arch_E
Member
Registered: 05/12/07
Posts: 627
Loc: New Orleans Louisiana area
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Archie England, 49 yo, a teacher/preacher. Been turning for about a year. Just graduated from a Jet 12-20 to an older Delta 16-42 vs, and loving it. Learning from a fantastic "rocket scientist" turned bowl turning guru (on a VBmaster). Actually got into lathe turning by accident: I needed handles for my odd and end chisels and stuff that I was restoring for hobby furniture building. I had gotten into handtools because I fear/respect TS, jointer, etc. and b/c I hate sanding--hence, hand planes to the rescue.
Having fun, doing what's fun...
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Gotta learn it sometime, so take your time, enjoy, and make sawdust...
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GeorgeK ®
Honored Veteran
Registered: 02/01/00
Posts: 1578
Loc: Bremerton , Wa. USA
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George Kromka
Age 60
Turning 5 or 6 years I guess.
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George
Life is tough, tougher if you're stupid
John Wayne
http://georgeswoodworking.com
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KEW
Member
Registered: 10/03/00
Posts: 4584
Loc: Georgia
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Kurt Whitley, 49.
I am an Engineering Test Lab Supervisor.
I've been a passionate beginning turner for about three years, now.
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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Joe Fisher said:
Joe Fisher. Joe, Joey, JoeFish, Fish, PhatJoe for a short while, Jo-Jo to two odd people, Josephus to one odder person, Josef, Jehosephat, Ira Joe Fisher.
32 y/o this past May. Turning for about 3 years, I guess.
-Joe
Uncle Joey
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
My Pics
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GTW
Member
Registered: 05/27/05
Posts: 149
Loc: Powell River, B.C.
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Trevor Wilkins from Powell River which is located on The Sunshine Coast (cruel joke this year) of British Columbia.
I am 54, started turning in grade 8 but then spent my working life in the offshore oil industry, finally got back into turning when I attended The Fine Woodworking Program at Selkirk College in Nelson B.C.
Mucked about on an old ER10 Shopsmith till I couldn't afford to buy my Vic 300S but so glad I did!
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Never look back. Something might be gaining on you!
Leroy "Satchel" Page
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sawdust22
Member
Registered: 01/11/06
Posts: 173
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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Rick Bieniek Sacramento, CA
Love segmented work, or anything that makes sawdust!!
http://www.masterwoodcreations.com/Seg.html
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gwj
Member
Registered: 12/08/07
Posts: 31
Loc: Mt Pleasant, SC
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Name is Gary age 60 been turning almost 1 yr
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Neal Addy
Three Seasons Turner
Registered: 03/10/04
Posts: 5820
Loc: Foat Wuth, Texas
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Welcome to the forum, Gary!
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Never, under ANY circumstances, make the last cut.
Three Seasons Woodturnings
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n7bsn
Member
Registered: 10/23/05
Posts: 1497
Loc: Wetter Washington
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My screen name is my ham radio call sign. My name is Ralph, been turning about 3 years (other stuff, well, i built my house 28 years ago, the shop/garage 15 years ago and the barn 5 years ago, plus other stuff through the years)
I'm in the same local turning club as GeorgeK
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Making sawdust mostly, sometimes I get something else, but that's more accident then design.
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sin
Member
Registered: 12/16/04
Posts: 693
Loc: Chicagoland, IL.
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Real name's Dave and I've started turning a few months ago..... been lured here from the flat side. I started off trying to get my wife interested in turning so when I needed something "turned", I'd keep it in the family. Well, it looks like that backfired...... now, I'm behind in furniture and home improvement projects. Good news is.... the wife is interested and starting to ask questions. So now I just need to plan my time better............... well, actually..... ALOT better.  Oh and I'm an old 45 yrs. young......
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KevinfromIndy
NOT Offended
Registered: 11/28/07
Posts: 793
Loc: 39.92 North x 86.01 West
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"I woke up in a SoHo doorway, a Policeman knew my name. He said you can go sleep at home tonight, if you can get up and walk away."
Sorry - for a second I was channeling Pete Townshend.
-Kevin in Indy
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"Heroic? He fell off his bloody aeroplane!"
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Cian
Maxed out Honored Member
Registered: 12/17/02
Posts: 24618
Loc: DuPage County, Illinois
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I'm Cian.
Pronounced "Shawn."
It's an Old Gaelic Irish spelling.
Problem is, I'm not Irish.
I'm Filipino.
And why is it do they spell Filipino with an "F" when the Philippines is with a "PH"?
Anyway, I'm a ripe 37 years old.
I've been equipped to turn for about a year.
I've been turning for negative 6 months.
(I figure I'll start turning in possibly six months if I ever get my shop done. )
Edited by Cian (12/21/07 02:47 AM)
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Sascha
Vortex King
Registered: 05/07/04
Posts: 1396
Loc: Playa del Rey, CA
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cool thread.
Sascha Gast, 38 years old, originally from germany, been living in Los Angeles for the past 12 years. Hairstylist, woodworking for 5 years, turning for 4 years.
also love photography, saltwater aquariums and premium cigars.
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My home page
My photo site
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chips ahoy
Canadian Info Guru
Registered: 02/10/02
Posts: 2826
Loc: Truro,N.S.,Canada
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Mel Delaney,62 years old and retired.Been turning for three years,other passion is golf.
Mel
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ABC(Anything But Crapsman)club member
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creature
Member
Registered: 04/13/03
Posts: 2205
Loc: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Dave Wilkins. Creature and woodturningcreature came from my better half, around here I don't often hear my real name anymore.
I'm 34 and have been turning six years now. I live in Halifax NS
If anyone in the Chicago/Shaumburg area is interested in a coffee/turning talk I'll be at the wood show there in jan/feb.
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Woodturningcreature
When it comes to your work, take the same time and effort to present it, as you did to make it.
Question everything, nobody has it all figured out perfectly.
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LarryG
Member
Registered: 06/17/05
Posts: 184
Loc: New Port Richey FL
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Larry Guthrie...been called Arlo and Woody (how fitting)...no relation to either that I know. Turning about 3 years I think. Bowls, platters, plates, and boxes are among my favorite to turn. Newest hobby is learning to play guitar...talk about a vortex.
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I hated woodshop in school...now I don't want to leave mine.
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pinky
Member
Registered: 02/25/05
Posts: 1481
Loc: Brookfield,Wi.
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Hi, My name is John. I'm 46. I was at a craft show in Hawaii 9 years ago. I was blown away by the wooden bowls. The very next day I was looking for my 1st lathe. I have alot more ideas in my head on what I would like to make than the time and energy to do so. I have met quite a few woodnetters. A good bunch of guys.
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Brian McInturff
Member
Registered: 05/23/05
Posts: 1157
Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC
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And I'm Brian McInturff, hence Turff49. I'm an Environmental Site Manager for Hazardous waste cleanup. Whew, I hate having to say all that. Been turning for about 3-4 yrs.
"That twitch and glow, no sir, I thought that was normal"
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stoppy
Assiduously Straight Man
Registered: 09/02/03
Posts: 12192
Loc: Saginaw, MI
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Jim , 65 yrs old been turning almost 3 yrs. Stoppy was a nickname given me in grade school sometime around the middle of the last century.
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Stoppy
http://whatgrandpaknows.com/
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keepsake ®
All around Beave and maker of bad puns
Registered: 12/03/04
Posts: 13834
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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My name is Pete. I'm 53 years old. Keepsake was the name of my sideline wedding photography business years back (Keepsake Imaging). My family nicknamed me "Beaver" (long before the TV show  ) cause I liked to play in the water and mud, hence my avatar.
I've been turning for 1 1/2 years. I'm on a deliberate hiatus from that to get some things in order, including a top to bottom home renovation. I probably learned half of what I know from this forum. I miss turning a lot and hopefully will be back at it in the new year.
Pete
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we are strangers ..... in a strange land
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JoshW
Member
Registered: 04/26/04
Posts: 59
Loc: Phoenixville, Pa
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Josh Wright, 33, Project Manager in an IT department. Been turning for about 4 months. Been doing flatwork for about 5 years. Plan to do some more if I can ever tear myself away from turning bowls.
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"Sometimes your the windowshield, sometimes your the bug" - Mark Knopfler
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mpphoto
Member
Registered: 05/15/06
Posts: 1686
Loc: Philly, PA
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Michael, 43 years old, photographer. Been turning for a couple of months. Mostly a handtools guy doing flat work. Bought a teeny HF lathe to make some chisel handles and plane totes. Can't seem to stop. Already planning next lathe purchase.
Damn you people!
Michael
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Bill Grumbine
Five Barns Host
Registered: 06/01/05
Posts: 980
Loc: Kutztown PA
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Well my real name is ert321! I just took the screen name Bill Grumbine because I figured no one else would want it. 
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Bill
Bill Grumbine
www.wonderfulwood.com
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The Bag
Member
Registered: 02/18/01
Posts: 600
Loc: Lexington, KY USA
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My name is Jon Morris. When I worked in a cabinet shop everyone called me Jon Mortice. My screen name comes from a nickname I got 20 years ago but have been unable to shake off, but that's another thread. I've been playing around on the lathe for about 5 years and still don't know what I'm doing. One of these days I'll take a class and learn something.
Jon
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dbonertz
Member
Registered: 11/26/07
Posts: 110
Loc: Colorado
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My name is Dale Bonertz and I'm 45 years old. Remodeling contractor in Colorado. Have been turning about 5 years. Don't post much but read often. I have the same bowl on the lathe for the past week for the better half has me finishing the basement. Been spoiled by my mentor (Dan) and his Vicmarc vl300 lathe. I turn on a woodfast and a jet mini and dreaming of the vl300.
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flyrod444
Member
Registered: 06/04/07
Posts: 134
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My name is Jack, been turning some for 30 + years. I've been teaching high school shop for 25 years. Got serious about turning 3 years ago and the local woodturners club started meeting in my school shop a year and a half ago. We now have 5 lathes in my school shop including a new mustard monster. I am about a month away from having power in my home shop. Starting 1/3/08 the local power company will put underground to my shop for free. Chiristmas will be a little late for me this year.
Jack
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Hunting and collecting the wood is as much fun as looking in it, to see what Mother Nature has CREATED.
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Joe Fisher
Moderator
Registered: 08/17/03
Posts: 3457
Loc: Jefferson, NJ
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AnthonyYak said:
Uncle Joey
Dangit, how could I forget that one! Good thing you're here
-Joe
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Fisher Woodcraft
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Jeff2005
Member
Registered: 02/03/05
Posts: 1821
Loc: Richmond, VA
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Jeff Crenshaw - 35 - Software Developer - turning for -5 days (yes, that's negative 5!). I'm expecting a Woodcraft GC under the tree which will be used on a Jet mini-lathe.
This year while doing the Christmas decorations LOML wanted some "height" for the mantle (tall candlestick holders, etc.), but couldn't find anything she liked. I made the comment, "Gee, if I had a lathe, I could turn you anything you want." And so it began...
I spend most of my time in the Hand Tools forum, so I know all about the slippery slopes around here - and actually I'm thinking most of my projects to begin with will be tool handles.
Take care,
Jeff
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Joe Fisher
Moderator
Registered: 08/17/03
Posts: 3457
Loc: Jefferson, NJ
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Jeff2005 said:
This year while doing the Christmas decorations LOML wanted some "height" for the mantle (tall candlestick holders, etc.), but couldn't find anything she liked. I made the comment, "Gee, if I had a lathe, I could turn you anything you want." And so it began...
hahahaha we could probably start a new thread with how our wives accidentally gave us excuses to buy our lathes.
I was turning on a Shopsmith ER10. When I brought in a bowl to show her she said, "It's nice, but can't you turn anything bigger?"
MUAhahahahahaha
-Joe
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Fisher Woodcraft
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Bill Blasic
Member
Registered: 03/31/07
Posts: 91
Loc: Erie, PA
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That's my real name, I wanted to be Bill Grumbine but that ert321 guy used it. Been turning for about 6 of my 61 years and I'm starting my third year as President of Preque Isle Woodturners in Erie, PA. It's been an enjoyable albeit expensive 6 years but I would not trade the the times and people I've met for anything.
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Kaytrim
Kustoms
Registered: 05/22/07
Posts: 1366
Loc: Cedar Rapids,IA
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My real name is Michael - another software developer, 40 years old and been turning for about 2 months. I started making custom joysticks as an offshoot of my favorite pastime, arcade machines. Then I started looking for a way to make my creations stand out a bit. I came up with the idea to use wooden tops to match the case. I purchased a Jet 1014VS and started down the slippery slope.
TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)
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Woodshop
Double uke winner
Registered: 06/21/01
Posts: 4333
Loc: Troy IL
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Im Don
I am one of the few that BOTHERED MY (insert word) TO FILL OUT MY PROFILE.
sorry
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Life is what you make of it, change your thinking, change your life!
Don's woodshop
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theeviltwinn
No Action Here but not for lack of trying
Registered: 08/08/01
Posts: 9394
Loc: Royersford Pa
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Trouble
Twinn
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NO COP FOR YOU!
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MauBow
Member
Registered: 06/05/07
Posts: 53
Loc: DSM, IA
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I'm Jeff, been turning for right 1 year now. I also filled out my profile, if anyone cares to take a look. 
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Always doing urgent things usually excludes important things…
My Website
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Gary G™
Thank You, Buckeyes!
Registered: 10/20/03
Posts: 7535
Loc: Florida
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Really?
My real name is Gary; folks call me Gary, Gary G, Mr. G, or Bubba. 
Been doing flatwork a while.
I turned one or two little things some time ago but didn't really use a lathe.
I've been turning pens just over a year -- Dec. 10th '07, I made my first one.
Last month, I turned my first lidded box and a couple 'o ugly goblets.
This year, I expect to try more experiments with the lathe.
Lookin' forward to visitin' here more too.
Merry Christmas y'all.
Gary
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Gary
Liberty, Self-Reliance, Self-Responsibility
Say what you'll do and do what you say.
ServicePen 2013
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peppers
Member
Registered: 12/17/05
Posts: 109
Loc: Bedford County, VA
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John, but will answer to "JB", Peppers, "one more round", "Hay, big boy, you come here often". Now, I must admit that last one has never happened, but I would answer to it.
Been turning for a few years but still feel like a rookie...
Peppers
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God bless our troops and their mission.
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peppers
Member
Registered: 12/17/05
Posts: 109
Loc: Bedford County, VA
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WOW!! could it be true that when "Grampa Steve"'s mother used all three names she called him "Grampa Steve Hamilton" and he thought he was in trouble. She must have been one tough great-grandma!!
Peppers
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trafficman
Member
Registered: 01/20/00
Posts: 2437
Loc: Washington Grove Md. USA
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Trafficman, T-Man. 47
John, JLo, MUT(ant)
WWr off-on 30-40 yrs. Electronic/Traffic Signal Tech for 25yr., Traffic Signal Timing Tech last 13yrs. 2nd generation Traffic guy as Dad was a Electronic/Traffic Signal Tech for 32yr. & started me in both WW and traffic signals.
T-Man.
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DougWilkison
Member
Registered: 03/26/02
Posts: 1523
Loc: Hartford, WI
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I'm Doug, and I've been turning about a year, mostly bowls though I still mostly make furniture.
57 years and still working in software, BI products.
Woodworking is great when you get tired of 0 and 1
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DaveN
Member
Registered: 12/27/01
Posts: 44
Loc: Hamilton, Ont, Canada
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Dave Noon - 54. Mechanical designer within the steel industry. Have a machining background - steel - from a an apprenticeship.
Been turning for about 1 1/2 years, but not nearly enough.
Originally from U.K. now in Ontario Canada.
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Husker9
Member
Registered: 11/13/07
Posts: 36
Loc: Nebraska
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My mother calls me Steven but most folks leave it at Steve. Started woodturning in my uncles shop in about 1954 which must make me one of the old guys that looks at this site. One time I made a billy club for a cop in Washington DC. Made it out of Hedge because he said his kept breaking when in use. However he found out that if the club does not break when in use the paperwork will go on for a long time. So it never got used for its intended purpose. I kept it for years and tried to break it many times with no success. Wonder where it is now?? :
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elderbarryl
Member
Registered: 03/29/07
Posts: 295
Loc: Fort Pierce, Florida
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Elder, Barry L. 65
Started turning pens in 2003 but got sidetracked by two hurricanes in 2004. Spent a year salvaging wood.
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Kevin G.
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Registered: 08/28/06
Posts: 34
Loc: Hartland, MI
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Kevin Gilmore, 45, been turning for -6 months, waiting for a tail stock on a Powermatic 90. But I'm keeping busy making boxes and frames till I get one...
Got interested in WW'ng because of a turner (can't remember his name) who made spectacular pens, stoppers, and ornaments. That's what I want to learn, and with all the expert help on this forum I'm sure I'll have no problems.
Oh yeah, work for Bosch as an IT guy...nice discount on tools too...wife rolls her eyes a lot when I come home, "Guess what I bought today!"
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raney
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Registered: 09/20/06
Posts: 1970
Loc: Flemington, NJ
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My real name's Raney. Thus the screen name (one of the advantages of an unusual name).
I started turning about 3 weeks ago and I'm still trying hopelessly to convince myself I'm not going to be a turner. That lathe (and chucks.. and thompson tools... and Scorpion/stinger hollowing tools... and bowl blanks... and sanding gear... and longworth chuck... and Robust-envy) is just a passing phase. It's just to supplement flat-work with things like drawer pulls and tool handles... I'm sure of it 
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Charolaisbreeder
Bovine Breeder
Registered: 04/16/03
Posts: 3651
Loc: Alpine, Alabama
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Wilford Bickel - 53, Laboratory Director for a Chemical Company (Specialized Chemical Engineer) and the wife and I run a Registered Charolais Cattle Farm. Started turning in High School, worked part of my way through college as a carpenter, got back into turning about 5 years ago! Theres no hope for me now - the 12 step program won't break this addiction! 
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Eat USA beef. Demand Country of Origin Labeling on food from your Congressmen!
The addicts anthem: HI HO, HI HO, IT'S OFF TO TURN I GO!!!
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TDKPE
Poindexter
Registered: 10/15/02
Posts: 9123
Loc: Rochester, NY, USA
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I'm Tom, and have been turning on and off for over 40 years on the same old 1944 Delta 1460 that my granddaddy brought home from the war plant he worked in. I find turning relaxing, though I don't consider myself terribly good at it.
I'm an engineer, designing large machinery, mostly tower cranes for high steel construction, but sometimes other nifty things, like this big green monster for the FAA. If you look real close, you can just see me in the white on-board control room, saying "cheese".
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And now, back to The Mickey Bitsko Show!
 
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Dan F
Member
Registered: 11/21/05
Posts: 593
Loc: Spokane, WA
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Grumpa steve said:
Steve Hamilton
Turning for about 4 years
If Mom used all three of my names
I was in trouble.
Grumpa steve
Wow, your mom called you Grumpa Steve Hamilton?
Dan
edit: Ooops, I see now that Peppers already used that.
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"Such are the fibers, in wood and in man, that, worked well and polished, with effort and renewal, show brilliance and depth, and a beautiful richness that grow warmer and greater with age." John Keith Johnson
Edited by Dan F (12/21/07 03:21 PM)
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MGoBlue1984
Member
Registered: 01/28/03
Posts: 20886
Loc: Canton GA
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Bob, professional pellet pusher (I sell plastic, see it comes in little teeny tiny pellets...never mind) and been turning for about 20 years. Been good at it for -1 year. Someday.
But I have met Grumbine and Wilford - maybe some of their skill beamed through the air.
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Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to turn I go!
Know what, Bob? You win. CharlieD, 4/21/2008
I salute you. Hail MGoBlue! Hail MGoBlue! Hail MGoBlue!!!! CRR, 2/19/2008
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Dan F
Member
Registered: 11/21/05
Posts: 593
Loc: Spokane, WA
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Dan Forman, 56, mental health counselor. Like many others, I first thought about making file and chisel handles and such. As it turns out, I've been mostly kept busy with making handles for lathe tools so far, but managed to work a couple of practice bowls and a pen in so far, want to work into vases and hollow forms.
Dan
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papadan
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Registered: 01/25/04
Posts: 784
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Grandson named me about 9 years ago. Been trying to figure out what that lathe thing is in my shop for about 7 years now. One day there was a street rod in progress and the next this goofy lookin machine.
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ihmserv
Member
Registered: 10/07/05
Posts: 161
Loc: acushnet, ma
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papadan said:
Grandson named me about 9 years ago. Been trying to figure out what that lathe thing is in my shop for about 7 years now. One day there was a street rod in progress and the next this goofy lookin machine.
Yea, but what was it doing on the kitchen table.
IAN
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glennw
Honored Veteran
Registered: 04/13/05
Posts: 756
Loc: Georgia
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My name is Glenn and i am named after BIG BAND LEADER GLENN MILLER. I am woodworker for 4 years and turning about 3. Love the hobby just dont have as much time as I want to do it. but maybe over the next two weeks i can get some quality time.
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Grumpa steve
Schultzy
Registered: 03/11/01
Posts: 2731
Loc: Amarillo TX
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In High School I did have the nick name
Grandpa, then when Our first Grandchild
was born my kids renamed me Grumpa.
I don't know why
Grumpa steve
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montezuma medic
Member
Registered: 11/17/04
Posts: 300
Loc: Munds Park,Arizona
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Real name is Terry. been turning (seriously) for about 3 years on a Jet Mini. DVR is on the budget for this spring. Pay the bills as a Paramedic/Firefighter. -----next year retirement!!!!
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derailedbus
Member
Registered: 04/14/02
Posts: 368
Loc: Columbus, OH USA
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William Newmeyer. 32 years old and turning for about 6 years now. Just turned professional woodworker. Hope my job doesn't hinder my interest in turning as a hobby.
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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This is great, never thought that many people visited the dark side
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https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
My Pics
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Neal Addy
Three Seasons Turner
Registered: 03/10/04
Posts: 5820
Loc: Foat Wuth, Texas
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I was thinking the same thing.
Great idea for a thread. Thanks for posting.
And thanks for all the responses! Nice to know a bit more about everyone.
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Three Seasons Woodturnings
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skewed
Member
Registered: 01/11/06
Posts: 91
Loc: Florida
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Real name is Larry. Been turning sporadically for a couple of years. Picked the nickname because that's what happens every time I pick up the skew. Jet and Rikon mini lathes.
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Larry Nelson
Darned good thermocouple replacer
Registered: 03/07/04
Posts: 674
Loc: 6.6 miles from Medora, IN
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This is good! Now I know as many names as possible, and I'm not telling my name. Oh, wait, Larry Nelson IS my name. I've tried turning for over thirty years, and I'll keep trying until I get it right.
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"You're obviously a completely loyal little SawStop fanboy." - Meakerman
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yaheh
Member
Registered: 07/06/06
Posts: 253
Loc: Carroll's Corners, da U.P.
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Hi
I'm Rod.
I gave the wife a HF lathe for xmas last year
it was on sale, I saved money
right!
it's worst then a boat .ha ha
but she's enjoying it ,
so we both play in the shop when possible
I'm sure we'll be upgrading it
rod
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"you get what you pay for" - buy blindly and you'll pay more for what you get
Earth first, log other planets later
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mattgatten
Member
Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 614
Loc: St. Louis (The Lou)
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Update....I've been a turner for 3 hours.
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frog21
Member
Registered: 06/14/07
Posts: 35
Loc: Virginia
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Dale Bright here, been turning for almost a year. I already have 2 lathes, 3 chucks, 24 turning tools and lots of accessories. I have very little wood working experience. I really enjoy making natural edge bowls. I live in Purcellville, VA and I am 56 years old. My nickname (frog21) is from my days in the military.
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SPITFIRE
Member
Registered: 09/28/06
Posts: 853
Loc: bloomsburg,pa
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SPITFIRE said:
Jason 26
Been turning for 1 whole week
boy I feel young
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bbrickey
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Registered: 03/29/05
Posts: 175
Loc: Long Beach, California
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Hi, I'm Brodie Brickey
I've been turning since 2003. I work as a programmer here in SoCal and look for new project kits for turners.
If you've seen the coffee mug Malcolm Tibbetts turned in the Winter 2007 AAW mag, the insert is me, the awesome turning is Malcolm.
I turn mostly from logs or solid block, but I'm getting more into staved and segmented work especially for project kits as it sets them off better.
Brodie
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Brian IAFF
Member
Registered: 09/04/07
Posts: 76
Loc: Deland, FL
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Im Brian, 28yo currently work as a firefighter/EMT. My first lathe was purchased about a year ago, as well as most of my tools after taking a 5 year break. Before going to fire school I worked in theatre as a scenic carp. doing set and prop building so its taking some time to dust the skills off but im having fun doing it so life is good:)
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Benhamtroll
Member
Registered: 04/26/06
Posts: 633
Loc: McMinnville, OR
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Chris Benham, 36.
I've been turning for about 5 months. My father is a turner, and bought me the lathe to share the hobby and to help me learn how to use the Rim Chuck, which we manufacture.
Damn his eyes.
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McMinnville, OR
I'm a professional actor and a woodturner. Thank God my wife is a psychologist . . .
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BoardStretcher
Member
Registered: 08/08/03
Posts: 501
Loc: San Diego, CA
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John Redding - 44 years old and been turning about 3 years off and on when not doing flatwork. Still suck at it, but have a ton of fun. My neighbor gave me the screen name when I was first starting out woodworking about 5 years ago - I really needed one (there's something to that measuring idea I hear about every so often).
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Bernie W
Member
Registered: 12/16/05
Posts: 366
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I am Bernie Weishapl. Been turning 2 yrs. I am a supervisor for the Federal Aviation Admin after being a tech for 28 yrs. I also have a part time business restoring antique clocks for the last 26 yrs.
Bernie
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scpapa
Member
Registered: 02/10/05
Posts: 136
Loc: Lugoff, SC
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Rick, 58. Been turning a whole month, now. A friend that has been turning 2 months, got me started. I can see the center of the vortex looming, as the flat work has taken a back seat. I took a begining class and have joined a club.
I have a Jet mini and a Nova chuck.
scpapa
Rick
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MikeT
Member
Registered: 02/17/03
Posts: 367
Loc: Greenville, South Carolina
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A very interesting thread.
A little late but...
Mike is my real name, 54 and counting. I first turned on a lathe in high school making a bonker. Work in the IT field both as a technician and programmer.
MikeT
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Scoots
Member
Registered: 12/08/04
Posts: 5667
Loc: Frisco, Texas
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I'm Scott - thus, the nickname Scooter which was shortened to Scoots by some friends a few years back. I'm 34 and have been turning for 3 years, though my turning time has always been sporadic. For example, I haven't touched the lathe in about 2 months. 
I live in the thriving suburb of Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas and the better-known suburb of Plano. I'm a closing manager for a real estate investment manager, meaning I lead real estate deals from a letter of intent to the final closing.
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curmudgeom
Member
Registered: 07/08/07
Posts: 12
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fred
aka duck ditch turner
curmudgeom is my pc name because i am a grumpy old man
duck ditch is because i live in goose creek s.c
turner turn wood
crazy
yes
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papadan
Member
Registered: 01/25/04
Posts: 784
Loc: Louisville, KY
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ihmserv said:
papadan said:
Grandson named me about 9 years ago. Been trying to figure out what that lathe thing is in my shop for about 7 years now. One day there was a street rod in progress and the next this goofy lookin machine.
Yea, but what was it doing on the kitchen table.
IAN
That one never made it, it was the little white one that was running on the kitchen table until it found a home in the bedroom. 
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jeffj13
Member
Registered: 03/02/01
Posts: 1686
Loc: Canton, CT
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I'm jeff, just like the moniker. Been turning for just a couple of years. I seem to have gravitated towards pens. I also do flat work.
jeff
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Eyeyellow
Member
Registered: 12/15/04
Posts: 44
Loc: Ukiah, Ca
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Better late than never. Name's Kevin - 'eyeyellow' is how you pronounce my last name. Live in Nor Cal and have worked in the wine industry for almost 22 years. Mostly a lurker here. Been doing general flatwork for 6 or 7 years but only turning since about August - they don't call it the vortex for nuthin'! Made some pretty decent (by kindergarten standards) stem vases for Christmas gifts. I continue to practice and learn how to use the tools. Dang woodturnin' is harder than it looks!
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rightuppercut
Member
Registered: 12/28/07
Posts: 651
Loc: St. Louis
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Names Paul. Used to box when I was a kid. 46 now. Can't remember exactly how long I've been turning, on my 3rd lathe, so its been awhile. Nice to be here, and I hope to become a regular contributor.
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roy_okc
Member
Registered: 05/12/07
Posts: 70
Loc: Moore, OK
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My name is Roy Nielsen. I live in the Oklahoma City area. Retired from the Air Force. Currently pay for my hobbies by working in IT and IT security.
I've been turning on my Shopsmith 500, when I have free time and weather cooperates enough, for about a year. I've mostly done pens and other trinkets, but also made a pair of lamps and recently turned my first bowl (and it looks like a "first" ;^).
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craneman54
Forgetful Crawdaddy
Registered: 05/27/02
Posts: 6516
Loc: Plaucheville,La.
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Ok I came in late on this thread.
My name is Carl Bordelon.
I live across the Big Muddy from New Orleans and I've been turning foe about 3 years.
I was a crane operator for 34 years till last year when I had to retire due to my health.
I curently use a 1946 Delta/Rockwell lathe but once I move to the country this year I will be getting the Mustered Monster as soon as I get settled in.
Happy New Year to all and I hope this year coming is the best one all of us has ever had.
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Hard headed Cajun
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recon
Member
Registered: 01/26/05
Posts: 169
Loc: Rhode Island
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Name is Chuck Beland forum name recon. I been turning a little over a year.
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Grey Mountain
Honored and Decorated Veteran
Registered: 08/21/02
Posts: 3945
Loc: Somewhere in Indian country.
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Roy:
Come on down about 60 miles SW and we'll swap AF stories and make chips.
GM
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Gordo
Honored Veteran
Registered: 07/29/01
Posts: 3380
Loc: Lincoln County, TN
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Gordon here. Most of my friends call me Gordo, some use Gordy (they're mostly Yankees for some reason). 57 YO retired Army (Aviation). Been turning for about 8 years, mostly small stuff; pens, peppermills and the like. Convinced my wife to let me buy my first lathe by telling her that I could save money by turning the bun feet for a bedroom suite that I was going to make for our daughter. Bought the Jet Mini and started turning pens and never did get the furniture made! I still hear about that to this day.
Nice to make everyone's acquaintenance.
VR,
Gordo
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Chairman Kaga
Pond Boy
Registered: 09/25/04
Posts: 17769
Loc: Corn Country
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Gordo said:
Convinced my wife to let me buy my first lathe by telling her that I could save money by turning the bun feet for a bedroom suite that I was going to make......
Holy Cow!That is the exact line I used
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Gordo
Honored Veteran
Registered: 07/29/01
Posts: 3380
Loc: Lincoln County, TN
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Just another example of great minds thinking alike!
Gordo of the great mind
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00lightning
Member
Registered: 10/04/03
Posts: 1264
Loc: Corpus Christi, TX
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Name is Gilbert. Screen name comes from my truck. I'm 60 years old and have been retired for 1 1/2 years as a chemical engineer. Trying to get the LOML to join me in retirement (also a chemical engineer). She complains she's ONLY 52 years old. Have been turning for a little over 3 years. My wife also does a little turning and helps me in roughing out bowls.
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doc1
Member
Registered: 05/01/03
Posts: 455
Loc: Arcadia, CA
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I'm Al; the screen-name is doc1. Al wasn't available when I signed on. I've been turning for.... Actually, I got a Delta LA200 for Christmas--my last major tool. I'm almost finished building the table for it. I'll be a turner soon, but I've been playing around with general woodworking for a couple of years. I'm a retired university professor looking for relaxation. Maybe I should have taken up golf instead. As much as I try to think through what I'm about to do, I still leave out one thing and make more firewood.
Al
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Captainkrusty
Member
Registered: 01/30/05
Posts: 1929
Loc: Joseph Oregon 01-20-2013 :-)
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Tom Clevenger, 47 y/o retired Fire Captain from So Cal. I retired early at the age of 42 and have been enjoying living in rural NE Oregon. I have an older Delta 12" Gap Bed lathe but have not used it much. I just bought a wolverine setup to sharpen my basic set of tools and plan to do more turning. I do woodworking on the side for some extra money but just recently started doing turnings for a local artist. I am a novice at turning and have much to learn but do enjoy it. I spent the day building a wall rack to hold my lathe tools.
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grybeard
Member
Registered: 08/29/03
Posts: 149
Loc: Coos Bay Ore
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Name is Bob and yes the beard is very grey so hence the handle...haha
Be 52 in a few days...retired/disabled trk driver
Been turning on a daily basis for about the last 2 yrs since had to quite working...off and on when i could for about 8 yrs.
l turn on an 8yr old HF34706...hope to upgrade this year..Ive turned alot of bowels from 6" to 15" on the old hf but now mostly like to turn vases and hollow forms.
I enjoy making my own tools including a capture hollowing system and one for freehand hollowing ..
Bob
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Charlie Drake
Member
Registered: 01/07/04
Posts: 97
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Well, name is Charlie (never would have guessed) and am a retired research chemist- live on our cattle ranch here in Oklahoma. Been woodworker for 40 years but only turning for about 9 months. Always thought you guys making round stuff were wasting their time-now I am one of you. Must be becoming feeble-minded in my old age!!! Seriously, I realy enjoy turnig on my computer every morning and seeing what all you accomplished guys have to say and see your talents.
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recon
Member
Registered: 01/26/05
Posts: 169
Loc: Rhode Island
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papadan said:
ihmserv said:
papadan said:
Grandson named me about 9 years ago. Been trying to figure out what that lathe thing is in my shop for about 7 years now. One day there was a street rod in progress and the next this goofy lookin machine.
Yea, but what was it doing on the kitchen table.
IAN
That one never made it, it was the little white one that was running on the kitchen table until it found a home in the bedroom.
Dan,
Your lucky Cindy loves ya try saying that to Pat you would be joining me in the dog house. 
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NoTalentRookie
nascar fan WITH teef
Registered: 08/15/06
Posts: 11177
Loc: Covington, Georgia
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Name is Sam, age 49, but NoTalentRookie is a better description of me than Sam. I mainly do flat work, but was given an old Taiwanese lathe and so far I've turned exactly one piece. Made a mallet from a dogwood limb.
Got a feeling...it won't be my last piece.
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Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down.
A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.
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SCMedLion
Member
Registered: 01/24/07
Posts: 953
Loc: South Carolina
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I think I filled out my profile way back when.
I'm Matthew, 31, out of medical residency for a year and a half.
Started woodworking building a cradle at 12 years old for my then nearly-newborn brother. Put the craft on hold then until I made a simple bookcase for my girlfriend about 7 or 8 years ago; now she's my lovely wife. Later built the crib used by my four children and have now been delayed from furniture-building, except for a quick bathroom vanity, whilst bogged down in plain old home carpentry with a master suite renovation.
As long as I keep producing around the house my wife is indulgent on tool purchases. (She says she's done "producing.")
I'm still buying used iron as much as possible, what with the kids and school debt, etc. She's excited about the lathe and wants to learn to turn some ornaments next year.
I've ordered my first pen kit. Hope to post pics of a completed project in the near future.
Regards, Matthew.
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Poppie
Member
Registered: 08/22/07
Posts: 105
Loc: Louisville, Ky.
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Dale Corbett, 51. I was a flat worker until I got a lathe for my 50th Bday. I wanted to turn a few walking sticks. Now after 50+ sticks I use my table saw to cut stick squares and bowl blanks.
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Woodworking....My Prozac
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jair2099
Member
Registered: 12/04/07
Posts: 2
Loc: Naucalpan, mEXICO
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I am jair
Actually life in Mexico City, I love the carpeter, is my hobbie, I like this forum because are leard more tecniques.
thank you all´s
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Jair Gomez
11 Galeana, Praderas de San Mateo Edo mex, zip code 53228 Mex.
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Neal Addy
Three Seasons Turner
Registered: 03/10/04
Posts: 5820
Loc: Foat Wuth, Texas
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Welcome to the forum, Jair.
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Three Seasons Woodturnings
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MikeMcCoy
Honored Veteran
Registered: 12/17/06
Posts: 2842
Loc: Charleston, SC
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I use my real name but left out the space when I signed onto the site. 57 and only turning for just shy of a year.
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NorCal
Member
Registered: 11/10/07
Posts: 225
Loc: Nor Cal
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I am Paul in Santa Rosa, CA (sonoma wine country about 50 miles north of San Fran). I am not to be confused with Troy/Chairman Kaga because I also answer to ,"coffee's ready" and "free wood". To make it easier, just say "Peet's Coffee" for me.
I started wood working in 1980-83 in woodshop and loved it from the start. Turning was always one of my favorite things. But aside from a few pieces and home improvement stuff was focused on other things up until early last year when I setup a dedicated woodshop. Like a surprising number in this thread I'm also in the IT/Software industry. I've gotten 3 of my kids into woodworking and it is great in a lot of ways.
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Newbie - But working on it
Member
Registered: 06/24/04
Posts: 1828
Loc: Boyds, Montgomery County, Mary...
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My almost real name is Butch Hayes. The "Butch" in not on my birth certificate, but it is on my business cards, and at 62 if I want to go by a kid's name, I'm allowed. (No, I am not female )
I have a lathe in my front hall that has not yet been taken out of the box - the tools won't arrive until a couple of weeks from now, and I have kitchen wall tiles to get up before the wet saw gets put away and the lathe gets put in.
The last time I turned was on a metal lathe in 1963. LOML gave me $250 to get a mini because she saw me watching every turning thing I could find on cable. My moniker says it all (as does my avatar). Been doing flat work for about three years and TONS of home improvement forever. So far I am intrigued by bowls and other things of that nature, while long spindles (like table legs) don't grab me yet. I'll just have to see.
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M. C. Escher
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SteveL
Member
Registered: 02/11/03
Posts: 4172
Loc: St. Louis, MO
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Even though I don't turn a lot, I have the bug and will some day jump off the cliff and buy a real lathe.
Name is Steve, 53 and feel 90 some days and 17 the other. Wife wonders if I'll ever grow up.
I've learned a lot here and expect that I'll learn a lot more.
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SteveL in St. Louis
<<...But, Darwinism has proven that any "idiot-proof" items simply muster the creative juices of the 'idiot' pool....>>> orig. posted by MichaelS on 8/14/06
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krap22
Member
Registered: 11/29/07
Posts: 624
Loc: Iowa
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Adam
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Never turned a thing in my life, but i just bought a lathe because my wife wants a bedroom set that has turned pieces so it was cheaper to buy the lathe and learn how to do it than buy the turned pieces.
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Cian
Maxed out Honored Member
Registered: 12/17/02
Posts: 24618
Loc: DuPage County, Illinois
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Newbie - But working on it said:
I have a lathe in my front hall that has not yet been taken out of the box - the tools won't arrive until a couple of weeks from now, and I have kitchen wall tiles to get up before the wet saw gets put away and the lathe gets put in.
The last time I turned was on a metal lathe in 1963. LOML gave me $250 to get a mini because she saw me watching every turning thing I could find on cable.
Very cool, and congrats!
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Lumpy
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Registered: 01/23/07
Posts: 5
Loc: Southwest Ontario
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Names Brad "Lumpy" Lumgair
Been a newbie woodturner off and on since grade 7.
I'm on my third (and likely last) lathe. General 260.(unless I build a bowl lathe)
46 years old
Firefighter hazmat tech/rescue tech
Hobie sailer
Flat woodworker
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isawfrizzy
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Registered: 08/04/07
Posts: 579
Loc: New Brighton, Mn
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Jeff Frismanis.
Started out turning pens. Who didn't?
Anybody need pen blanks? No really!
Just upsized to a Yates J-170 and am finding new ways to make round things.
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isawfrizzy
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Registered: 08/04/07
Posts: 579
Loc: New Brighton, Mn
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krap22 said:
Adam
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Never turned a thing in my life, but i just bought a lathe because my wife wants a bedroom set that has turned pieces so it was cheaper to buy the lathe and learn how to do it than buy the turned pieces.
Good luck with that! Once you start buying turning tools there is no end.
Maybe instead of turning they should call it spiralling.
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2Ljunkie
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Registered: 03/24/07
Posts: 15
Loc: Missouri burbs of St.Louis
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Name is Bill, 62 years young, turning about 1 1/2 if you don't count junior high shop in 1959, now turning on rightuppercut's old 1442. 2ljunkie because my wife says that's what I am, and you know they are never wrong!
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woodchuckles
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Registered: 10/25/05
Posts: 124
Loc: Barnhart, MO
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krap22 said:
Adam
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Never turned a thing in my life, but i just bought a lathe because my wife wants a bedroom set that has turned pieces so it was cheaper to buy the lathe and learn how to do it than buy the turned pieces.
CHEAPER???!!! Your naiveté is soon to be shattered to bits! Thanks for the best laugh I've had all day.
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krap22
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Registered: 11/29/07
Posts: 624
Loc: Iowa
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woodchuckles said:
krap22 said:
Adam
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Never turned a thing in my life, but i just bought a lathe because my wife wants a bedroom set that has turned pieces so it was cheaper to buy the lathe and learn how to do it than buy the turned pieces.
CHEAPER???!!! Your naiveté is soon to be shattered to bits! Thanks for the best laugh I've had all day.
Joyce
The pieces i needed to buy were well over $500 and so far i've only spent $300 and besides i get another tool to play with.
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mot
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Registered: 09/16/04
Posts: 1066
Loc: Canada
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Tom from Canada - been turning for 4 years.
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rabbit
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Registered: 01/13/04
Posts: 55
Loc: S'port, louisiana
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Names Charles, been an oilfield surveyor for 30 years, been turning for about 6 years and like lumpy, i am on my 3rd and last lathe pm3520
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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Bump and sticky'd for a while
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BillinSC
Highly figured stumpwood dealer
Registered: 01/17/08
Posts: 98
Loc: South Carolina, USA
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I'm Bill, in South Carolina. I am a retired construction worker. I was mainly a welder most of my working years.
Bill in SC
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American & Proud
Rex who?????
Registered: 10/11/06
Posts: 3080
Loc: IL. South Burbs of Chicago
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ME?
Oh come on we all know no one wants to know who I am and just wishes I would go AWAY! 
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The GOLD Standard Since 1921
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shawnhoefer
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Registered: 02/16/08
Posts: 48
Loc: North central Arkansas
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I was creative in picking out a user name. My user name is shawnhoefer and my real name is Shawn Hoefer. I know it'll confuse people some, but you'll get used to it. My nickname is Shawn. Sorry.
I live in Arkansas surrounded by wood... figured maybe I should learn to do something with it beside tossing hunks into the fireplace.
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mattgatten
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Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 614
Loc: St. Louis (The Lou)
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Hey, your's is just as creative as mine! harharhar
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laurie
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Registered: 12/31/05
Posts: 326
Loc: los angeles, ca.
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Laurie Sullivan, So. Cal. turning for about 4 yrs. Locksmith by trade (now owner) and soon to be a card carrying member of AARP
Laurie
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Whit
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Registered: 06/24/07
Posts: 4
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My real name is Orval but my wife did not like it, so she changed it to Whit about 58 years ago when I was in the Air Force. There everyone called me by my last name, Whitfield and she shortened to Whit. It has stuck. Even had Whit on my badge at work for 32 years in the semiconductor industry.
Been turning off and on for 15 to 20 years. Still have a lot to learn.
Whit
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josh fire art
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Registered: 01/21/08
Posts: 131
Loc: jaskson hole wy
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hello im josh dieckmann not to be confused with josh dick ive seen him post several times here and says i dont use enough periods so heres a few put them where you think there needed because i dont know .................
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UpNorth
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Registered: 04/23/07
Posts: 863
Loc: Moorhead, MN
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I'm Ryan
34, live in MN. I've been turning for about 6 months. Had the lathe for almost a year but it took me a while to build a stand for it. Recently joined a woodturning club and the slope just got a whole lot steeper (and more expensive)
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sniper
Pirate from way back
Registered: 12/06/04
Posts: 16971
Loc: Madison, AL
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I'm Steve.
I haven't really started turning yet. I turned 7 pens for a Freedom pen turn-a-thon last month and fell in love with it. Right now I'm covered up with projects so I haven't been able to pursue this new money pit, I mean, hobby.
I do have a Gift card and free shipping to Rockler that's burning a hole in my pocket and will probably be used to buy a pen starter kit and a white 100 Grit grinding wheel. Of course, I'll need new tools as the cheap Crapsman set that came with the free Lathe I got probably aren't worth much. Then I'll discover that I need a better lathe and then...........
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Trubakoff
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Registered: 07/16/07
Posts: 293
Loc: Tempe, AZ
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Thad,
21 years old and an ASU student. I study design management after stints in Architecture and Industrial design. I dont really go to class unless it is my arts class, which is woods. I spend most my time there and in my home shop.
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drmcroberts
Member
Registered: 02/17/08
Posts: 1
Loc: Minden, Nevada - U.S.A.
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Don - retired. Started turning pens a few months ago and am now hooked. Haven't turned since I was a kid back in the late 40's & 50's. My dad had both a wood and metal lathe. Sure wish I still had his metal lathe. Hope to get into some bowl turning also.
This is my first post here. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks...
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http://www.carsonvalleyweather.com
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oldrebel
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Registered: 12/31/07
Posts: 24
Loc: Kentucky
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Name is Jim, 60 years old, been in woodworking for about 35 years. Purely for fun. Computer outsourcing management pays the bills. Started turning about 1 year ago, and now hooked for life. So far, been lucky enough to sell enough bowls and such to pay for more toys.
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RoninCanada
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Registered: 08/15/06
Posts: 82
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Well guess what the name is? Been turning for about 5 years my lathe is a general 160-18 to many tools to count and everything else that goes with it ...Yeah I'm broke!! 64 years old retiring end of April from the Gourmet Ham and restaurant business looking forward to it ...Great thread ya'll started
Ron
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Antioch Frank
Member
Registered: 02/21/06
Posts: 1690
Loc: Between Chicago and Milwaukee
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Greetings,
My name is Frank and I am a toolaholic.
I have turned (between centers) a little for a long time. I mostly post in hand tools. I have read many posts in the "Woodturning Forum"
Best...
Frank
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BigDaddy
Sleeps On The Job
Registered: 07/29/03
Posts: 7579
Loc: Waterford, MI
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my name is Sean, i've been turning for about 4 years now. already upgraded lathes and many tools
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Dang!!!
You actually do have a brain! I'm tellin Fred.
My Shop
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EightFingers
Moderator
Registered: 07/17/02
Posts: 19960
Loc: Kansas City, Mo USA
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Where'd you come from?
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Newbie - But working on it
Member
Registered: 06/24/04
Posts: 1828
Loc: Boyds, Montgomery County, Mary...
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Ok, this disproves the idea that woodworkers are old. I am one of two people who admitted to being 62 years old and I didn't notice anybody older. I AM NOT OLD !!! (at least that's what I keep telling myself.)
I wonder, do really old people not use the Internet?
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Grey Mountain
Honored and Decorated Veteran
Registered: 08/21/02
Posts: 3945
Loc: Somewhere in Indian country.
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I'm 67. But I'm not old.
GM
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rfcrook
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Registered: 12/14/02
Posts: 9
Loc: Richmond, Va
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My name is Rick. I've been a police officer for 30 yrs now (come on with a last name like Crook, I had to). I've flown police aircraft, chased bad guys and generally have had a blast. I've been woodworking for many years now, still love it and still have all my fingers. I live in Henrico County, Virginia but will travel at the drop of a hat.
ps: This is my second try at this, the first one seems to have gone into the nether regions - so - if you see two postings from me please be gentle.
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vincentny
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Registered: 11/14/07
Posts: 652
Loc: Long Island, New York
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Surprise, my name is Vinny and I live in NY State, Long Island to be more precise. I hang out a lot in hand tools, where I've had a lot of laughs and received a lot of help. Have been very slowly building a hand tools shop in the garage, picked up a lathe (still boxed) a week or so ago. Im 56, or 57, never cared about age much, health cooked, head too i think. But trying to use working wood as therapy and meditation, turning too, hopefully a sitting activity for bad days - and to set what example I can for my teenage daughter. Something about small battles, and making things with hands, from mind and heart... I still work full time from home, lots of long days and weekends, but expect that will have to change a bit in the near future. I have had some help here already, and hope to make the time to need a lot more. Determined to learn enough to someday repay by passing some on...
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Bill Holt
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Registered: 01/13/08
Posts: 724
Loc: Irving, Tx
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Too old to come up with a catchy name. Most people call me Holt while my close friends and Gorilla Skiing buddies call me "Holta". Love to build furnature incorporating columns. Currently working on a pulpit with four columns. I have eight bowl blanks that are screeming, "me next, me next"! Between work and church I get only a day or so in the shop, but it is the best day. I have watched this group of misfits for almost a year, honestly...I think I am addicted. I have learned so much, just wish I had something to contribute.
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Wipedout
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Registered: 04/15/02
Posts: 7720
Loc: Kingwood, TX USA
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Welcome and I have to ask: Gorilla Skiing??
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ChuckO1234
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Registered: 10/12/07
Posts: 109
Loc: Southeastern Virginia
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One more geezer logging in. I'm Chuck O. ____ . Age 69, been a do-it-yourselfer since I got married and bought a house many years and houses ago. I inherited the value of doing things for yourself from my dad, who had to by necessity. In the early years, I had to as well. Retired 3 + years; former marine engineer/engineering supervisor. Recently started bowl turning on a 1979 Shopsmith; often hang out in the woodworking forum. Mainly make small stuff like stools and cutting boards in my small dedicated shop. I've made 4 or 5 small bowls out of blanks and am working on my second segmented bowl. (Just a few pieces - nothing like some of the artists are showing.) In warm weather, I turn into a golfer.
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mranum
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Registered: 02/12/08
Posts: 982
Loc: Wisconsin
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Hi everyone I'm Matt. 43 years old and been doing small furniture and cabinet building for about 15 years now. Been turning about 15 days.
Nice to be here!
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Neal Addy
Three Seasons Turner
Registered: 03/10/04
Posts: 5820
Loc: Foat Wuth, Texas
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Glad to see lots of new names here. Don't know if some of you folks are new to the forum or just reformed lurkers. Either way... welcome aboard!
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Three Seasons Woodturnings
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Phil Morris
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Registered: 04/12/06
Posts: 1140
Loc: Garland, TX
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I have been lurking for a while and asking a few questions so I guess I should introduce myself.
Nothing tricky about the name. I am mostly a luthier but I also build a few boats. Like a lot of the folks in this forum, I picked up a lathe to turn tool handles. I avoided getting a lathe for years because lord knows I don't need another hobby. I am not feeling the pull of the vortex yet but I have only been turning for a few days.
In real life I do sales & marketing and for other fun race Flying Scot sailboats.
Phil
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www.spankyukes.com
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johnnyapollo
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Registered: 03/13/06
Posts: 1344
Loc: Atlanta
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I've been on the forums a while - bought a used HF lathe last year to learn on - about ready and started researching (mostly by reading here as a lurker). I joined a local group and hope to get busy. Looks like fun and I'm looking forward to doing some turnings.
-- John
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http://modernwoodworking.blogspot.com
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bigguy400
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Registered: 11/07/06
Posts: 5
Loc: California
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I'm Ron Smith, I've been turning for about three years...looks like I got in just in time for turners ananomous...
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montezuma medic
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Registered: 11/17/04
Posts: 300
Loc: Munds Park,Arizona
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Real name is Terry. Work full time as a Firefighter/Paramedic. I'm a Captain so I have a lot of names that I cant put up here. (My crew secretly loves me tho I know). However I've been doing this so long now that I'm retiring anytime. I've got my time in and body can no longer take it. Real cushy State retirement. I've turning for about 100 years and am still trying to figure it out.
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Froggy
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Registered: 02/21/08
Posts: 29
Loc: Schodack, NY
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Hello all!
My name is Chris and I love turning wood!
I've been lurking here for quite a while. I am enjoying looking at all of your work and filing away ideas to "steal".
My lathe is an older Craftsman. It serves the purpose, but I soon I will be in the market for a Jet Mini (or Midi) variable speed. I haven't learned to poop $100 bills yet, so...waiting...
I'll start another thread showing what I've been doing on the lathe.
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"If you didn't take pictures, it didn't happen"
http://inspirations-chris.blogspot.com/
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NorCal
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Registered: 11/10/07
Posts: 225
Loc: Nor Cal
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remind me not to sell you anything!
Froggy said:
...I haven't learned to poop $100 bills yet, so...waiting...
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RobertM
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Registered: 11/03/03
Posts: 533
Loc: Lake Tapps, WA
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Hi I'm Robert and I'm a toolaholic!
I'm 51 and have two lathes a jet mini and a Powermatic 4224..... I know I know I went form mini to Maxi. What can I say I got a great deal on it.
I do mostly flat work but I been getting more and more into turning. I can see why this is all a lot of people do it's addicting! I've been doing a few bowls and one project I did had a lot of spindles so far everything has turned out pretty good, maybe a little smaller than it started to but ok anyway.
This forum has been a wealth of information for me and I really enjoy seeing what everyone has done.
Thanks,
Robert
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Clint in VA
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Registered: 06/14/05
Posts: 29
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Real name Clint. Near Warrenton Va. New wood turner - since mid Dec 07. Jumped on this section of woodnet as soon as I decided to try turning. Great help . Thanks.
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fbiv1
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Registered: 07/09/07
Posts: 20
Loc: north arkansas
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Hi I am Frank. Started turning in October. have only done pens so far. I have orded some blanks and hope to start some bowls soon. With children and work hard to find time for much. I afraid I really enjoy lurking here and being amazed at some of the work that is shown.
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Tim J. Chase
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Registered: 08/22/00
Posts: 1518
Loc: Chesterton IN
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My handle is my name only other thing I ever went by was a CB handle LOL
54 years of experience at life hope I get good at it soon.
A bit more than 2 years of turnning.I like turnning bowls mostly. I'm on my 2nd lathe Old model DVR started with a Delta midi I gave it to my father inlaw.
That was a very expensive investment that day at Sears when I saw that lathe for such a great price little did I know LOL
Tim
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The Boxer
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Registered: 02/10/07
Posts: 65
Loc: South Carolina
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I am "Leroy"
My wife got me into wood turning. I started as a fine woodworker by hobby.
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"Even if one person gains from your knowledge, you have shaped a path for the future"
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Grey Mountain
Honored and Decorated Veteran
Registered: 08/21/02
Posts: 3945
Loc: Somewhere in Indian country.
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My name is Lonnie, and I've been turning about 25 years. Grey Mountain was my great-grandfather, who was a Mexican captive of the Comanches. He was captured around 1850 as a young lad of about seven, and spent the rest of his life with the Comanches, eventually being adopted into the tribe. I proudly use his name as my signature.
GM
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gbeersjr
Member
Registered: 02/25/08
Posts: 36
Loc: Pflugerville, TX
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Name is Gary. Age 47 and I've been hooked on turning since the early '90s but have only started up again last October.
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Steve W.
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Registered: 02/10/08
Posts: 10
Loc: Snohomish, WA
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Steve Westfall is the name. I've been turning or turning at it for about 1 1/2 years. I've made a few nice things and a lot of "designer firewood", but I'm learning. Been interested in woodworking since JR. High. I'm 57 and retired so I've got the time now to make shavings. I'm also a Ham... KK7AP
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Joe Pack
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Registered: 01/26/08
Posts: 7
Loc: New London, OH
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Joe Pack. Real name, not someone else's. Turned a log into a toothpick, repeated process, then started making pens, keychains, etc....about 1,500 so far (FAR more keychains than pens), but I'm still working on it. People buy them (particularly the keychains), so I keep making them. 18 years old from the neck up, 57 years old from the neck to the top of the knees, 200 years old from the knees down.
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Andrew
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Registered: 09/19/03
Posts: 952
Loc: Vermont
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Hi All. Andy Bacchi is my name. My wife and I have been in Vermont for 35 years now, and raised our three kids here. I'm a computer system programmer by design, and a tree herder by choice. They provide heat in winter, sweet syrup in spring and beauty all the time.
I've spent lots of time tending to the trees that share my space and I've even named a few of them. Gratefully, a tree's pace is easy to keep up with.
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hector
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Registered: 02/25/06
Posts: 190
Loc: Indianapolis, IN
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My name is Andy, though some call me Andrew-Andrew (long story.) Hector was one of beloved four-legged friends. While there were several woodworkers over several generations in the family tree, my father undoubtedly had the greastest influence on me in this regard. Also, I worked several years as an estimater for a lumber company that had an architectural mill. I mingled have in woodworking for close to 30 of my 48 years but have been increasingly more serious about it over the last 5 or so years. I had been lurking in power tools, but started here about a year ago when I started turning. I have been stuck on turning clocks!
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Kniggit
Scared to ask about avatars
Registered: 07/11/07
Posts: 2093
Loc: Central Oklahoma
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Name is Monty an ancient 48 years old. I've been a brick contractor for the last 25 years. About a year ago after welding some tools up for the job I decided that I really liked making stuff so I decided to start doing woodwork, rushed out to the nearest Sears with credit card in hand and bought a POS table saw and a POS sliding miter saw(wish I woulda put all the money on a better table saw knowing what I know now ). Haven't made the plunge into buying a lathe yet but after seeing some of the pieces on here it has inspired me to try it as soon as winter is over.
Love the forum BTW, I have to say that it is probably the most civil forum I have ever been on that had this many members!
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Retiredguy
Member
Registered: 02/06/08
Posts: 20
Loc: Lansing, KS
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Hello, my name is Ross.
I have had a lathe for several years, made stuff, even sold some, but never felt that I really understood what I was doing with the lathe.
I retired from my day job in January (40 years with the Govt.), and down to only my evening/weekend job (teaching at the local Community College).
Now that I have more time, my objective is to learn the correct way to turn! Last weekend I indulged myself with a retirement present: Jet 1642 (since Woodcrafter's had them on sale). I'm planning to join the local Woodturner's club soon, since thats what everyon says is the best thing to do.
I have been lurking on this forum for years, but only just recently joined. Thank you all for all the help that you have given to others, through the years, who requested it - because it also helped me.
Thanks, again.
Ross
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glennw
Honored Veteran
Registered: 04/13/05
Posts: 756
Loc: Georgia
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my name is glenn wiederman but my friends call me either weeds or woody depending on who it is. My felow chiefs do call me weeds if were in the CPO MESS or for work even just CSC. Thas who I am. I am 40 years old been a woodworker for 4 or 5 years now and cant get enough of it. Happily maried three step kids and all grown.
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gargamel
Member
Registered: 02/13/06
Posts: 657
Loc: Monroe, WI
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My name is Josh and I have been WWing for about 5 yrs and am fairly inexperienced in turning. I got my lathe at an auction for $55 along with a set of Craftsman chisels about 2 yrs. ago. It is a 50's model Delta that I have since slightly restored. I have made a few rolling pins, pens, and other small projects. My tools have been in storage for about 8 months now while I wait for the new house and shop to get built(spring). I am a 34 yr. old stay at home dad with a daughter in kindergarten and 2 boys ages 4 and 3. My wife is a college nursing instructor and also does nurse education at a hospital in Madison 2 days a week. I also get free classes at the college where she teaches so I decided to take advantage of that last semester when I started taking some CAD classes. I hope to, eventually, get into home design when the kids are all in school. Most of my experience is home improvement related but because of this forum and help from a couple of friends who are WWers I have grown my skills, tool collection, and appreciation for this wonderful hobby. I hope to improve and challenge myself with each new project and it is much easier with help available here. Thank you.
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Tony Butler
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Registered: 05/18/05
Posts: 311
Loc: Cottage Grove, OR
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I'm Tony, 51 yrs old. Accountant at a country club by day, avoider of woodshop (due to lack of motivation) by night.
My first "lathe" was a Dremel 30 or so years ago. Worked up to a 2-tube Sears, which saw me through 20 years of ignoring wood altogether. Then in 2001 after my father died, I replaced the Sears with a Delta 46-700, which was replaced in 2004 by a Jet 1442, which in turn was just replaced this month by a Jet 1642.
Wonder how many more lathes before I shuffle off this ol' globe....
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jerickson
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Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 2153
Loc: Louisville, KY
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I just realized I didn't post anything to this thread. My name is John. I am 32, married for 10 years, father to three children (ages 5, 2, and 1), and employed as a technical writer.
My wife is one of those people who can make just about anything she sees, and she actually got me started making stuff. I've tinkered around with woodworking for a few years now, but I think I've finally landed now that I've started woodturning. I love it and hope to develop as a turner each time I spin something.
I try to spend most of my free time turning, but I have been an avid reader since my early teens. I already sacrificed hunting in '07 for lathe-time, but I won't be sacrificing reading.
Anyway, thanks for letting me participate in this community.
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www.woodgoneround.com
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Emil
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Registered: 04/11/05
Posts: 159
Loc: N. Florida
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OK. I've been lurking here on Woodnet and the Woodturing group for a while, posting only when I think I can add something to the body of knowledge or answer a specific question. So, I guess I'll introduce myself. My name is Emil and I'm an addicted woodturner in Jacksonville, FL.
I'm going to be 60 this year, but still consider myself a novice woodturner. Getting time in the shop is my biggest obstacle. So many demands, so little free time.... That is the appeal of woodturning: I can walk into the shop after dinner, chuck up a blank and have a completed bowl before I go to bed. I've turned about a dozen small bowls/open vessels and have most of them lined up on the mantle so I can regularly look at them and monitor my progress at woodturning proficiency.
My goal is to get to segmented turning. I've built a press and collected some wood, made a lot of sketches and diagrams, but have yet to cut the first mitered segment. I have a mentor who is way out there in skill and technique which is a big help ..... sometimes.
I've been getting into turning in fits and starts. I bought a small Nova Mercury a few years ago and felt it was underpowered so I sold it. Then I refrubbed an old Walker Turner lathe (I like old iron, but it's going to my nephew's "lathe-less" shop, soon). I picked up a used Jet mini with a Nova chuck, a bunch of arbors several months ago when I went to buy a Dewalt scrollsaw from a fellow, but the mini has its limitations. Then, in January, after wrestling with my WT lathe and belt changing for a whole afternoon, I bought a Jet 1642EVS-2. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! WHAT A LATHE!
This is a great forum. I've been visiting various online discusssions since about 1990 and the days of usenet usegroups, if anyone remembers those. I agree that this is a very civil place to hang out and I appreciate that the technical discussions don't drag on forever. (I've always liked the motto "Lurk a Lot but Post Little"). The body of knowledge and willingness to share it here makes woodturning all that much more enjoyable for me!
Thnx for reading this.
/Emil
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triqued
Registered: 05/14/00
Posts: 2633
Loc: Ames,Ia. USA
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Name's Bill When Mom Used all three names (William Griffith Bagnall) I ducked. bought a crapsman twin tube back in 83. that lathe shook so bad and so crappy I only turned when there was no other solution. bought a griz 1495 eight years ago. Now I just have to figgger out how to sharpen the the tools, use the skew, and how to find time energy to turn when I get home from my const. job. A few extra bucks for the toys wouldn't hurt either.
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TonyInPa
Member
Registered: 08/25/07
Posts: 55
Loc: Waterford, PA, USA
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Tony is my name, and I am near Erie, PA.
I turned a number of years ago, but have gotten a renewed interest from my son. He is a recent turner and far better than I.
Insanity is inherited. You get it from your kids.
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Chester's Friend
Member
Registered: 09/13/05
Posts: 38
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HI Tony ... and all .. name is Kevin, ya know .. Chester's friend ..he's my Golden Retreiver .. so .. ya know .. he's really everybody's friend.
Been turning for ..well, ok .. I'll be turning in about an hour. No really ... got a gift cert from my daughters to a Woodcraft turning class .. one of those intro .. pen making classes. Enjoyed it and carry that pen still. Now .. I'm not going to say that LOML had something to do with it ... ever since she went with me to a Rockler and saw a ..what .. a bubinga nut? .. big thing looks like an eggplant.. ya it was turned and looked great .. she said "you should do that" .. I said well I do some woodworking dear .. but I don't turn .. thats different ... next I know I get the gift from the daughters and as a follow up a pen turning lathe + gear for birthday gifts .. so I took the hint and am really looking forward to it ....
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TxTawd
Member
Registered: 07/03/02
Posts: 181
Loc: Allen, Tx
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My name is Tod Raines. I am 44 years old and am an infrequent turner for about 4 years now.
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Sawdust102
Member
Registered: 02/14/05
Posts: 1164
Loc: Dundee, MI
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I go by Dick or Richard. I have been turning since the mid 80's, but only occasionally. It wasn't till I retired in 2003 that I have devoted more time too it, and can practice more.
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Stagecoach
Member
Registered: 01/06/08
Posts: 14
Loc: Decker Prairie, Texas
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My name is David and I'm an alcoholic. Oops wrong forum. I have been turning on and off for 20 years (mostly off) I just got a new HF lathe and turned my first Black Walnut bowl. I'm in the vortex and can't get out. I'm a retired US Marine and now a software programmer.
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dixie
Member
Registered: 06/07/05
Posts: 114
Loc: collinsville, Illinois
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name is Wesley Dix.....gee, when did that nickname start ??........been dixie ever since I can remember, and since I just turned 59, I can't remember very far back.....say, maybe a week.......turning for a few years, nothing seriuos, but I wish it were.....
dixie
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Magpies
Member
Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 598
Loc: Pasadena,CA
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Hi Anthony!,
I real name is Dezi.
I just started turning today!
My setup is a :
Delta Midi and my tools are Crown and I have a full face shield.
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Snipe Hunter
MasterCarpainter
Registered: 02/17/07
Posts: 33396
Loc: Md, USSA
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My name is Neil. My friends and family call me Snipe, an old nickname. Has something to do with sailing.
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rbell1111
Member
Registered: 04/10/08
Posts: 1
Loc: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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Hi everyone from Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. I'm Robert. Retired and love the hobby. I turn wood, scroll saw wood, carve wood, set marquetry into wood, and at times - butcher wood. Through various forums I have made many friends internationally. Kind regards and best wishes to all. Robert
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Snipe Hunter
MasterCarpainter
Registered: 02/17/07
Posts: 33396
Loc: Md, USSA
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Hi Robert. Welcome!!!
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bds
Member
Registered: 11/10/07
Posts: 3
Loc: NH
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Bruce
Just started turning at the beginning of '08. Four months and haven't stopped spending yet. Can't see the end yet either. Good Grief! wait, GOOD grief! I am enjoying this new hobby. Good fun.
Gotta go buy some bits. C'ya.
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DSallee
Member
Registered: 04/13/08
Posts: 9
Loc: Neosho Missouri
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Hey All....
My names David, go by Dave most of the time... Just getting started in turning. Nice to meet everyone....
Dave
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Ingjr
Member
Registered: 06/29/07
Posts: 3325
Loc: Spring Hill, FL.
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The name is Don Inghram Jr. I'll answer to Don or Jr. Please not Donald. Saving up for my first lathe. Got a little put back now and as soon as GW sends my tax rebate check I'll be calling Grizzly on the new alternative to Jet 12-20. Or, may just go with the 12-20.
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WALNUTS
Member
Registered: 08/01/07
Posts: 2086
Loc: West Greenwich, RI
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Walnuts...Aka Mike Hendershot...
tool pervert and woodhunter by day, knowledge seeker and wood peddler by night, soon I will update my lathe and my woodturning tools so I can actually turn something decent enough to post. I do enjoy, however, sawing into difficult hardwoods for sport .
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baddogwhite
Member
Registered: 04/27/08
Posts: 17
Loc: Mid-Michigan
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Hi I'm Keith Koenig. I've been turning for 7 years. I turn mostly green wood. the bigger the better!!!!
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chipcrvr
Member
Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 26
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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Hello everyone; on all of the other WW'ing forums I post to, I go by Mack C. in Brooklin ON. (C is for Cameron).For some strange and unknown reason I registered on this one with one of my hobbies as a nick name.
I'm fully in agreement with Yak, it really is difficult putting a face to ert321. (my words not his)
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GoonMan
Member
Registered: 07/11/05
Posts: 208
Loc: Oklahoma City, OK
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I am Randy, I started turning about 2 weeks ago after I retired from working in a Chemical plant in Louisiana moved to Missouri and started working in my dream job as a sawyer in a Hard Wood saw mill. Turning a bat out of Spalted Black Walnut for my second project. Talk about fun!!!
Going to my first Turning and Carving exhibit this weekend.
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MarkoB
Member
Registered: 05/06/08
Posts: 122
Loc: Missoula country
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Newb I guess - been a looker for awhile.
I'm Mark, Marko to many. Not into turning yet - I'll read and learn, then turn. Mighty soon. Maybe get some gear over weekend.
Made to many lousy boxes in my life - time to do so creative things. Late 50's and ain't liking that fact either.
Weeks rush by like days from only back a wee bit and whole months now fly by like weeks once did. You best lend me a hand here - times a wastin'
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Phreez
Member
Registered: 04/26/08
Posts: 83
Loc: East Texas
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I'm Robert Allen. I'll answer to "Dinner's ready!"
I just started wood turning about a month ago. Got a set of tools and a Delta Midi-lathe. Not a bad little machine.
Started out on scrap pieces of lumber and the like, then started cutting down dead trees around the property and using them. Now I'm getting into exotic woods and have turned out a few things I'll be putting photos up actually later today. So keep an eye out
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Timberland Wood Works
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Guess I should pony up since I have a "lathe" now (yes, I use the term loosely- it's less than awesome).
My name's Brandon Beakes. I'm 24, have a wife and by December will have 2 little ones. I have only just begun tinkering with turning but will be slowly collecting tools and knowledge and am very excited for what the future has to offer.
The thing that 'turned' me on to turning was probably, unfortunately, dealing with sub-par tools and methods for regular woodwork. The struggle for straight, level, parallel, blah blah blah blah blah... oh wait, what's this? Round? Smooth? Shiny? Warping and re-doing accepted and expected? A whole new set of standards to fall below? I'm in!
I'm a perfectionist by nature but mostly an "instant results" man in practice. It makes for very unusual conversations with myself in the basement in the middle of the night 
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Neal Addy
Three Seasons Turner
Registered: 03/10/04
Posts: 5820
Loc: Foat Wuth, Texas
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DIYdappler said:
by December will have 2 little ones.
Oh boy... does this mean twins? If so I can sympathize.
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Neal Addy said:
DIYdappler said:
by December will have 2 little ones.
Oh boy... does this mean twins? If so I can sympathize.
Haha. No twins on the way. I'm generally too long-winded, so I thought it would be faster than saying "I have a 16-month-old boy named William and another little one due December 6th."
Twins.....you're a better man than I
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woodjeff4
Member
Registered: 02/13/04
Posts: 76
Loc: Owasso, OK
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My name is Jeff. I am 52 and started turning when I was 12.
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DurocShark
Member
Registered: 08/15/07
Posts: 1809
Loc: Castle Rock, CO
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Hmm...
My name's Don. I'm brand newbie to turning.
No laughing at my HF lathe!!! I can't buy a chisel for what I paid for it!
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sonofbluegrass
Member
Registered: 04/14/08
Posts: 271
Loc: Ks more or less
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My given name is Ron.
After Dad died, I moved back home to help Mom out and finally got something resembling a shop. In addition to woodwork I attempt blacksmithing.
I started a website if you're interested
http://www.geocities.com/son_of_bluegrass/
The lathe I have is direct drive and old enough to have oil ports. Yes oil ports not grease fittings. So far my turnings have been replacement sword handles. I belong to a fencing club and we have a standing tuesday night sword fight.
ron
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Sawdust PA
Member
Registered: 06/01/04
Posts: 371
Loc: Central PA
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I'm Joel. I'm a turning noob, but enjoy it so far. I had done some limited turning in high school shop (showing my age) and with the advice here, that's how I've gotten back into it.
I've made quite a few pens, some yo-yos, tops, one salt and pepper set, and a few "bowls" so far. I have an old ShopSmith that I use for turning, and it's served my purposes so far.
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Dusty from Ky
Honored Veteran
Registered: 01/03/08
Posts: 89
Loc: Independence, Ky
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My name is Charles and I started turning 55 years ago and I think I am starting to figure out what I did wrong, I fell into a giant hole that has no bottom and very few hand holds to hang on that keep you from spending a lot of cash, but it sure is enjoyable.
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Doug_in_Cincy
Steamboat Willie
Registered: 12/13/02
Posts: 14352
Loc: East of Cincy
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My name is Doug and I have a lathe in my shop that I use when I am working on round scrap instead of flat scrap.
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"Is this the thread where we look at everyone's sig lines....'cause there isn't anything else? " EightFingers 7/23/09
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Gil M
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Registered: 02/11/05
Posts: 372
Loc: Illinois
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man talk about late to the ball game, Gil Mitchell is my name. the turning forum is how I found Woodnet. been turning sporadically for about four years. my problem is when i brake out the lathe nothing else gets done, so i have to bury it in the shop for a while.
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xfltdoc
Member
Registered: 06/07/08
Posts: 3
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Ruben. ...been turning for about a year. I'm in residency and working ~80hrs/wk so not doing much these days. Hopefully will do more in the coming years when life slows down.
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tattoomike68
Member
Registered: 05/30/08
Posts: 95
Loc: Walla Walla, Washington
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My name is mike , I live in walla walla washington and have been turning wood and metals for 15 years. Most of my larger wood turnings have been to make foundry patterns for making iron castings. (manhole rings and covers)
I have a smithy midas 1220 metal lathe that I use to turn wood and metals.
Im a manual machinist by trade and most of the work I have done is making parts for farm machines.
This is my home shop. Since this picture was taken I hav bought a table saw, band saw, scroll saw, a huge dual head drill press and lots of saw blades.
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I love global warming, I want to plant an orange tree in my yard someday.
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Paisano
Member
Registered: 05/31/08
Posts: 7
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May as well join the club. My name is Danelo, I am 65 and a retired educator. I have always enjoyed wood working, but have learned what little I know from books- I love to read.About 20 years back I bought a lathe ,made in Taiwan,for less than $100 and enjoyed turning untill the motor died. To make a long story short, I layed off woodworking for 10 years. For the past three weeks I have been cleaning and fixing my shop and having a great time. I should be turning as soon as my new lathe arrives. On a separate note: The response to my questions and information provided by all of you is the best reward of all. It is great to know that there is a group of people who are willing to share unselfishly what they know with complete strangers is phenomenal . You are a very special group of people.
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MBourey
Member
Registered: 06/22/08
Posts: 4
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My name is Mike Bourey I am new to this forum. I have been to a couple meetings with The Golden Triangle woodturners here in Denton, Texas. I have been looking for a decent lathe to get started with.
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huntnsnook
Member
Registered: 09/03/07
Posts: 641
Loc: SW Florida
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JD...Up till now I have been building Rustic and outdoor items as a hobby and craft shows for the last few years. I then found turning as a means to offer something for repeat customers. I am new to turning and have been turning Pens for about two months now. I am ready to take the step up to bowls. Real life job is very high pace and stressful..Hint.. I am the guys that looks for your stolen tools and tracks down the bad guy so I look forward to the weekend to unwind in the shop..
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When I die... I hope my Wife does not sell my tools for what I told her I paid!!
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jerickson
Member
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 2153
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Do you get to confiscate tools that were purchased with drug money?
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I'm slow, but I do poor work.
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huntnsnook
Member
Registered: 09/03/07
Posts: 641
Loc: SW Florida
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I wish.... If Im lucky I get a really nice letter though
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http://rockinjwoodcrafts.com
When I die... I hope my Wife does not sell my tools for what I told her I paid!!
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Bob Rockford
Member
Registered: 06/03/08
Posts: 29
Loc: Rockford IL
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I am Bob and just learning to turn. I found a Jet lathe for $200.00 and couldn't pass it up. I've been reading and making lots of fire wood for the next winter.
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Making Firewood In Rockford IL
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Alistair Hosie
Member
Registered: 08/15/02
Posts: 1376
Loc: Dunoon Argyll Scotland
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Name is Alistair Hosie come from Scotland have been turning on and off for about twelve or more years.I do bowls, cups, goblets, spindle, lidded ,boxes, etc Alistair
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Bob Zajicek
Member
Registered: 07/19/02
Posts: 11941
Loc: Marietta, GA
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ned
Member
Registered: 08/23/02
Posts: 8510
Loc: atlanta GA USA
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I teach a little turning (mostly spindle work) herewhere I mostly teach woodworking. Been doing it 7 years now.
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A man has a right to his own opinion, but not to his own facts- Jack Spong
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Jason/Woody
Giddy school girl, tied for a win.
Registered: 08/11/07
Posts: 9239
Loc: South Bend, IN
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Hmm, guess I havent done this. I'm Jason, as my name denotes. Call me Woody or Jason. Fitting nickname for a woodworker isn't it? Been woodworking off and on since 7th grade shop class, mostly off, but on the last few years. Now I can afford my own stuff. Turned a couple of things in that same shop class, and just really started turning again about a month ago. Mainly interested in pens.
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I happen to have a full set and once they had one bad winter of moisture they never real look good again. - Scott Whiting 6/24/10
I live in a constant state of horny. She's very obliging. Why mess with it? - Snipe Hunter
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®smpr_fi_mac®
Honored Veteran
Registered: 11/27/01
Posts: 7894
Loc: Bowie, MD USA
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I don't think I've ever responded in this thread, but as my sig line says, I'm Brad.
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Brad
Hand made PR blanks coming soon.
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DurocShark
Member
Registered: 08/15/07
Posts: 1809
Loc: Castle Rock, CO
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®smpr_fi_mac® said:
I don't think I've ever responded in this thread, but as my sig line says, I'm Brad.
<AA>Hi Brad!</AA>
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Gregory of Sherwood Forest
Honored Veteran
Registered: 10/16/07
Posts: 10117
Loc: Fallen UP the stairs 4/2013
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Hi,
I'm Greg.
When I joined, I saw posts by 2 other guys named Greg, so I sign my posts as G³. On my tablet laptop it is just G3 as that portion of ASCII is overridden by a specialty program I use.
I am a furniture maker by hobby only. A Forensic Accountant by profession. I find money that people try to hide, launder, etc.
that's enough for now.
Love Woodnet and all here!
G³
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Firewood Specialist
Member
Registered: 09/09/08
Posts: 183
Loc: Kentucky
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My name is John Hendricks. Decided to start turning when I got to purchase a lathe at Woodcraft. Have been trying my hand at it ever since. I do also have "normal" tools to make flat work but I am really enjoying to learn the "art" of turning.
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Welcome, John!
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You can turn an awful lot of stuff on that lathe. Or, if you are like me, you can turn a lot of awful stuff on it. -clovishound
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Philipf
Member
Registered: 09/20/08
Posts: 11
Loc: VA
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Philip Duffy, Williamsburg, VA turning 15 years
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Larry528
Dances with Lathes
Registered: 10/25/00
Posts: 7252
Loc: Mesquite TX USA
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Larry, aka giggles, resident Yankee, no make that a Damn Yankee living in texas. Been turning for a couple of years, have lots of other tools collecting dust or rust or both.
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fivestring©™±
Moderator
Registered: 07/01/04
Posts: 53766
Loc: Mt Holly, NC
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"Five".
I mean Gary.
I don't turn.
I just buy ya'lls' finished products
Pens, clock columns and bowls RULE!
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"He just opens his mouth and his IQ falls out." Joe Fisher 8/8/7....."I don't have to worry about not wanting for I'm going if it is very dark outside in the moon is up and 7 man is here. Period. SpeckledPig 11/10/2011
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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fivestring©™± said:
"Five".
I mean Gary.
I thought it was "Strang."
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Ruffturn®
Dune Buggy DooRag® Daddy
Registered: 09/16/03
Posts: 42596
Loc: Central FL
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DIYdappler said:
fivestring©™± said:
"Five".
I mean Gary.
I thought it was "Strang."
You have to get to know him to call him that.
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"I don't know whether I should be happy or disappointed that I ignored this thread up to this point. " ....I Learn Each Day
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
Because you have rejected knowledge" Hos 4:6
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Fandango®
Deputy Mod
Registered: 08/10/05
Posts: 21686
Loc: Dothan, AL
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Hi, I'm Donnie. Some call me Log, Curly or Lawg.
Sometimes other names 
I don't turn and blah, blah, blah.....
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"God is a huge fan of sex." - Friar Peter Tremblay
"anyone willing to stick their finger in the hole?" - Jgrout
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Great....
Alright, who unlocked the basement door???
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You can turn an awful lot of stuff on that lathe. Or, if you are like me, you can turn a lot of awful stuff on it. -clovishound
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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DIYdappler said:
Great....
Alright, who unlocked the basement door???
You left it open
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
My Pics
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williamchall
Member
Registered: 08/16/07
Posts: 348
Loc: West Chester, PA
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My name is Bill Hall and I've been turning for about a week now. I live in the Philadelphia suburbs just outside King of Prussia. I'm using a PSI Turncrafter Pro and Crown HSS tools to get started. I've been doing light woodworking for over a year now and I wanted something to do when I couldn't use my loud power tools. I live in a townhouse community and I don't want to tick off the neighbors.
This is my first turning:
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http://tenoclockwoodworks.com/
http://keystonewoodturners.com/
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jerickson
Member
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 2153
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Welcome, Bill. I like your first turning. We'd love to see more pics of your turnings as you continue to learn and get sucked deeper and deeper into the addiction that is woodturning.
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I'm slow, but I do poor work.
www.woodgoneround.com
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Looks great Bill. Simple design that is elegant. Welcome to the forum!
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You can turn an awful lot of stuff on that lathe. Or, if you are like me, you can turn a lot of awful stuff on it. -clovishound
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BOC262
Member
Registered: 10/07/08
Posts: 36
Loc: NJ
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My name is Karl. I was introduced to turning in high school and liked it. When I was in my 20s I had a micro lathe--I believe it was made by Dremel--tiny little thing, but I had some fun with it. Then I had a very long hiatus from turning, but just recently picked up a second hand Jet Mini Lathe (it's the one from a few years ago which relies on belts for speed changes). I do dabble in other forms of wood working, so I can't see myself becoming a turning master, but I would like to learn enough so I can use the lathe as another tool in my arsenal.
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Beezlebub
Honored Veteran
Registered: 03/11/08
Posts: 1347
Loc: Fannin Co. Texas
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Welcome to the Abyss
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"There is no limit to the amount of good a
person can do if they do not care who gets credit for it."
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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BOC262 said:
I do dabble in other forms of wood working, so I can't see myself becoming a turning master,
I give him 4 months until his other tools have a layer of dust on 'em.
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You can turn an awful lot of stuff on that lathe. Or, if you are like me, you can turn a lot of awful stuff on it. -clovishound
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Phideaux
Member
Registered: 10/08/08
Posts: 1
Loc: Osan AB, ROK
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Hi Everyone,
Just joined so I thought I would say Howdy. Real name is David but everyone calls me Doc. I'm not currently turning although I did when I was quite a bit younger. I will be returning to it as soon as I get back to the States. I'm in Korea at the moment. My wife has been asking me for years to make her some spools for her spinning wheel but I never had the time.  Well I've decided to make the time. I'm really more of a Lurker at heart but I will come out of my cave to answer most any question that I can. I look forward to learning a lot.
Cheers
Doc.
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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fivestring©™± said:
"Five".
I mean Gary.
I don't turn.
I just buy ya'lls' finished products
Pens, clock columns and bowls RULE!
Aint seen your name on any checks coming my way
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
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tk009
Member
Registered: 05/11/05
Posts: 184
Loc: Lakebay WA..(Gig Harbor)
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Howdy,,,,Name is Tony K hence the tk.I am 44 years old. Been turning about 4 years but sadly stopped for almost 1.5 years due to health issues and just got back to it 6 months ago. I turn on a 16" steel bed delta.
Take care and happy and safe turning,
Tony
PS be safe trying to take off the head stock on some of these larger machines...I broke, smashed and nearly took off the end of my left lil finger,,,but gratefully I have a finger and the nail is even coming back.
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Glad to hear you're on the mend. Welcome to the forum!
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You can turn an awful lot of stuff on that lathe. Or, if you are like me, you can turn a lot of awful stuff on it. -clovishound
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tk009
Member
Registered: 05/11/05
Posts: 184
Loc: Lakebay WA..(Gig Harbor)
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Hello
Thank you...very kind of you.
Take care
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Tony
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bill-e
Member
Registered: 11/24/01
Posts: 4642
Loc: Rindge, NH
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Hi, I'm Bill Esposito. I've been turning for about 4 years I think. Life and work has kept me from any serious turning/woodworking for about a year but I hope to change all that this winter.
I have some cherry burls and an unopened box of McNaughton center savers just waiting to be used.
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Bill Esposito
My WoodWorking Home Page and Pics
NHWoodworker.com, My WoodWorking Product Reviews
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Alec H.
Member
Registered: 09/29/07
Posts: 1283
Loc: Mishawaka, Indiana
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Alec Hosterman here. I've been doing WW for about a year now, working on basic pieces - boxes, cutting boards, trivets, recipe holders, etc. Made an apothecary chest last Xmas (it was okay) and am now working on a music stand for my lovely wife.
I just turned my first pen the other day and am really drawn in by the creative nature of turning. It's definitely not simple, but I can see how the skills one has to have in turning will help me in other WW aspects.
I'm also into photography: www.alechosterman.com and have a blog on all things that come across my mind: www.alechosterman.com/WordPress
Alec
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Bob Masters
Member
Registered: 02/27/08
Posts: 57
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I'm.....er....well....I already use my name.
Livin' in South Central Indiana for quite a few years now without too many complaints.
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paretsky
Member
Registered: 05/09/08
Posts: 11
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Howdy. I'm Matt Paretsky. In my late 30s. I've been turning for about a year now, started out taking a class at a local college. Mostly I make pens and other small things.
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Glad to meet ya. I guess with a year under your belt you're fairly far down the turning vortex, eh?
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You can turn an awful lot of stuff on that lathe. Or, if you are like me, you can turn a lot of awful stuff on it. -clovishound
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mudmanjp
Member
Registered: 11/16/08
Posts: 7
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Names Steve.
But I have been called a few other names! Wood Turner? After 1 year it is not by choice but by need. I LIVE day by day, looking for that next piece of wood that will bring me Serenity. Have you seen it?
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Don’t be a spectator! Be a participator!
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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On vacation for a while
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
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jacko
Sailboat fuel consultant
Registered: 12/26/04
Posts: 4636
Loc: Southern Maryland
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I'm Robert.
Been hooked on tools all my life. I started to build when I was 4 and that was 46 years ago. I have never been away from building something for more then a few months. When I was in Jr. High I got into turning wood and when in high School I was into turning metal. Then that was the last I had done anything on a lathe. Until about a month ago when I picked up an old Delta. One older then I am.
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Bernie W
Member
Registered: 12/16/05
Posts: 366
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As it says name is Bernie. 61 and have been turning 3 1/2 yrs. If mom called me by all three names it was time to become scarce.
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Bernie
Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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bump
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
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tlc
Member
Registered: 12/05/08
Posts: 3
Loc: Lower East Tennessee
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My initials are tlc (hence the username). My first name is Tom.
I just turned 70 and have been dabbling in wood since I was 10 or so.
My dad was a real handyman and introduced me to various and sundry interests involved with 'doing stuff'.
My turning interest was rekindled when I purchased a PM45 several months ago.
I also have a shop full of old equipment I have been collecting for 60 years or so and am adding a couple of drill presses next week. The quest never stops.
I mostly just lurk and look, but tend to get looooong winded when I do have something to post.
tlc...
Remember: Keep your personal parts away from the moving parts.
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Remember: Keep your personal parts away from the moving parts.
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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bump!
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
My Pics
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woodrot
Member
Registered: 11/29/05
Posts: 104
Loc: Western Ky
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hello, my name is steve. I'm 52, retired last year from Ky State Govt. (Env. Biologist). I have also been preaching for about 25 yrs. Been doing hobby flatwork for about 15 yrs., but often little done for months at a time, have a list of bookcases, shelves, furniture etc. from the kids which I'll never finish. I also subsitute teach in local school system which cuts into my hours a lot. Just ordered a jet mini to start turning. Motivated in a large part by the great pens and bowls seen here. I've yet to turn a lathe on. But will learn if I have the time. Currently trying to find someone in Bowling Green / Owensboro area to teach me the first hour introductory lesson. No clubs here, I'm in the boondocks.
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kludge
Lengthiest title wannabe Grizzly bear teaser & odd longer rambling question poser w/ an identity cri
Registered: 07/02/08
Posts: 7193
Loc: Santa Rosa, Ca
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I'm Peter Brown, 31. Kludge is more than my handle, it's my way of life.
I just started turning in November, and while I love my time at the lathe I find that I cannot do anything right the first time. I must try and fail numerous times before I succeed. It's more rewarding for me when I do. If anything went smooth right off the bat, I think I'd drop over dead.
No one I know does any WWing. If it weren't for WN, I'd be lost.
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Peter Brown
I can fix that...
http://woodmangler.blogspot.com/
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thomas_1st
Member
Registered: 03/05/02
Posts: 571
Loc: Spokane Wash
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OK, I'll chime in, only because I've enjoyed this post so much....
Turned my first project in high school, 'bout 35 years ago. Never turned again as I didn't have access to a lathe. Started to gather flat work tools about 10 years ago when kids grew up enough I could afford something for myself again. Then I bought a used jet from a guy at work and turned a couple bad sample bowls. It sat in the corner for 5 years or so collecting dust. I then started reading the turning forum seeing pictures thinking "wow, those are amazing!!!", I think I'll try that. It was way tooooooooo late before I heard the sucking sound!!!
Last year I upgraded to mustard, and that doesn't include new sorbys, crowns, dust collection, chucks, sharpening, sanding, I know, I know, you all know the story...
I typically turn bowls. Some lidded, most not, out of green blanks. One of my favorite woods is Spalted Hackberry, love that stuff. Turned one winged bowl out of zebrawood which I named the " Bloody Knuckle Bowl" for obvious reasons.
No outlet for them, most are gifts other than the ones LOML claims for her own. Probably turned 50 or so now, and still TONS to learn and enjoy. With that said, time to go stoke the fire, it was 22 degrees in the shop when I got home tonight and I want to play....
Take care and happy turning!!!
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Tom
k honey, heading out to the shop now, love you...
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JRob
Honored Veteran
Registered: 12/15/08
Posts: 66
Loc: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
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Jim Roberts, 51 years young from Bloomsburg, PA
I'm looking to get started in turning, just haven't amassed the necessary small fortune yet.
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"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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JeffLee67
Honored Veteran
Registered: 09/12/03
Posts: 732
Loc: Morton Grove, IL
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Jeff Lee, 41 years old. Turning since '87. Recently got into doing pens and for some reason my bank account has been getting smaller? Who knew?
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Semper Fi.
1stTkBn 1stMarDiv (86-91)
MOS-1811
Thessalonians 2:11
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Harleyjts
Member
Registered: 01/29/07
Posts: 1
Loc: New Albany, Indiana
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Jason, 36 - I have been turning for about 1.25 yrs total.
Though I have a couple RL friends that turned me onto the forums about a year ago, this is my first post.
In the past year I have gotten MANY useful tips and info here. I love the forum, guys and gals.
I am hoping to share a few pics of projects in the next day or two.
Thanks for the great work and fantastic help. It's good to see a place like this for people to discuss a truly addictive hobby.
P.S. As for the post a couple before me, Gratz! I have my first child due...well, was due Monday 12/15. We are still waiting, somewhat patiently
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Welcome, and let me be the first to congratulate you prematurely!
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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bump2
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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bump...
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/Turnings
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Dale Johnson
Member
Registered: 01/16/09
Posts: 22
Loc: Blaine, MN
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User name is me. Name like that is just as good as an unlisted number. I have been turning off and on for 25 years.
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www.picturetrail.com/treecycledturning
disclaimer, I have no financial ties to this business. www.poshecwelding.com
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Neal Addy
Three Seasons Turner
Registered: 03/10/04
Posts: 5820
Loc: Foat Wuth, Texas
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Welcome Dale! Look forward to seeing some of your work.
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Never, under ANY circumstances, make the last cut.
Three Seasons Woodturnings
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tig welder
Member
Registered: 04/02/05
Posts: 232
Loc: ohio
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tim mathis
41 years old
i have been turning for 6 years.
my job - electrician and h.v.a.c. technician.
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John's Woodshop
Honored Veteran
Registered: 11/13/02
Posts: 4215
Loc: Racine, Wisconsin
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My Name is John I am 50, and have just taken up turning recently.
John
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"Woodworking, it's not just a hobby, it's an adventure."
John's Woodshop
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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and lemme guess, you have a woodshop?
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John's Woodshop
Honored Veteran
Registered: 11/13/02
Posts: 4215
Loc: Racine, Wisconsin
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DIYdappler said:
and lemme guess, you have a woodshop?
Maybe
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"Woodworking, it's not just a hobby, it's an adventure."
John's Woodshop
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TRPete
Honored Veteran
Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 150
Loc: Toms River, NJ
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Pete Thompson - 57 years old
been turning about 6 weeks, turned a couple of bowls, some pens, and some (s)crap.
Gotta keep practicing
This is addictive, only limit so far is my bank account
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Living at the Jersey shore, married to a Jersey girl.
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Bob N
Member
Registered: 12/07/04
Posts: 1719
Loc: Georgia
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Since Mr. Yak keeps bumping this thread, I guess I had better answer the call
Name is Bob 59 years young and I have been turning off and on for a little over 3 years. Mainly have been into pens and hoping now with the purchase of the Jet 1220VS, I can broaden my horizions a little.
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Cheers,
Bob
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Phil from NC
Member
Registered: 12/17/08
Posts: 569
Loc: Greensboro, NC
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My name is Phil Land. I am a 47 year old and married. I have a 26 year old daughter who is married and 2 1/2 years ago gave me my first granddaughter. Then 3 1/2 years ago my present wife and I adopted our son, Matt (he was less than two when he was helping me sand that pen on the lathe in the picture that is my avatar) he loves the "chop" and the saw dust in the shop. I have been turning since I got my HF like lathe 4 1/2 years ago (edit: that lathe lasted about 6 months then I got my Jet 1236)
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There is nothing like the smell of wood as it is being worked; however, lack of filtration leads to fudgy boogers.
Edited by Phil from NC (02/01/09 11:44 PM)
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cowchaser
Member
Registered: 06/22/06
Posts: 149
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Dustin, I have been turning about 1 1/2 years. I have only turned pens and 1 bowl. 34 years old.
Name Dust is what my parents and the rest of my family have always called me.
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JamesR
Member
Registered: 02/04/07
Posts: 1033
Loc: Cushing OK
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My name is Jim but.....my friends call me..... Jim. I have been turning sense Christmas day on a PSI turncrafter. I am having a blast. now I need to upgrade my band saw and get a dust collector. I can see a trip to springfield in the very near future.
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ASE Master Auto and Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
Master Emergency Vehicle Technician-Police Vehicles
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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BUUMMPP
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If it don't hold soup, it's ART!!
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stav
Member
Registered: 01/13/05
Posts: 6334
Loc: Orlando, FL
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I'm one of the new guys. My name is David and I haven't really done any turning yet. I'm getting together a set of tools to give it a try. It has always intrigued me so I'm sure I keep doing it even if it doesn't become my obsession. One thing that interests me about it is it is not all that loud of a thing to do. I do woodworking stuff outside and often late at night so I have to be cautious about what I do.
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David
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Jason/Woody
Giddy school girl, tied for a win.
Registered: 08/11/07
Posts: 9239
Loc: South Bend, IN
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stav said:
It has always intrigued me so I'm sure I keep doing it even if it doesn't become my obsession.
Ppppfhfhfhfhhhhh, does this guy think he can really escape the vortex????
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Jason Woodford
I happen to have a full set and once they had one bad winter of moisture they never real look good again. - Scott Whiting 6/24/10
I live in a constant state of horny. She's very obliging. Why mess with it? - Snipe Hunter
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stav
Member
Registered: 01/13/05
Posts: 6334
Loc: Orlando, FL
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You haven't seen my tools yet.
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David
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Jason/Woody
Giddy school girl, tied for a win.
Registered: 08/11/07
Posts: 9239
Loc: South Bend, IN
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True, and you are right about being quiet. That is what I love most about it. I get up early on the weekends. I'm up at 3:20 M-F for work, so 5 on a weekend is sleeping in. I can get up, and go into the basement and turn to my hearts desire and not bother the wife while I'm at it. See if I can run my tablesaw, bandsaw, CMS, router, or any other tool at that time in the morning. I bet I'd get a big
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Jason Woodford
I happen to have a full set and once they had one bad winter of moisture they never real look good again. - Scott Whiting 6/24/10
I live in a constant state of horny. She's very obliging. Why mess with it? - Snipe Hunter
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dry heat
Member
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 91
Loc: Arizona Desert
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My name is Edgar, I’m a retired educator and I’ll be 77 in June. I picked dryheat because it is often mentioned when learning that I live in the Arizona Desert “yes but it’s a dry heat”. Anything over 105 is HOT no matter how dry it is. I bought a lathe several years ago because it was on sale and I always wanted to do some turning. I’m just getting started now and hope to make a few bowls and boxes.
Most of my woodworking has been in cabinetry and Windsor Chairs.
Edgar
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DIYdappler
Musical Chairs
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 8609
Loc: Louisville, KY
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Welcome, Edgar. The name's not bad. Better than dry heave. Don't hesitate to ask questions and post your projects any time you like. We're a friendly bunch, in general.
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Beezlebub
Honored Veteran
Registered: 03/11/08
Posts: 1347
Loc: Fannin Co. Texas
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Quote:
We're a friendly bunch, in general.
+2
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"There is no limit to the amount of good a
person can do if they do not care who gets credit for it."
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AnthonyYak
slightly skewed
Registered: 10/13/03
Posts: 6976
Loc: Collegeville PA
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