new turner looking for help
Hi,
I'm new at turning and don't really have a clue what Im doing, I've made some small stuff like minature wine glass things but I would like to start doing bowls. I have started one made from 2 planks of jarrah glued together. Me and my dad have been making it (or at least trying to:) ).
Its about 8" wide by about 3" thick. We turned the outside with some difficulty, lots of catching. We went out today and got a 6mm bowl gouge for $64 AUS (its a "hamlet") and a book called Learn to Turn by Barry Gross.
Anyway I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for making bowls?
Oh and also if anybody knows of any turning clubs in Western Australia could you please let me know:)
p.s will post a pic of my lathe soon because I'm not quite sure what it is. All it says on it is "carba tec" TF1996.
Thanks :)