And so it begins.

[Toney Robertson]

The spalted maple is in the chuck, I just got my face shield, I guess the excuses are at an end but trepidation stills reigns supreme. Bowls still have an almost mystical quality to me. Plus after seeing some of the amazing work displayed here I have to wonder "Why bother". Guess I just have to jump in.



Maybe I will go watch Bill's or Jimmy's DVD again.

Toney

[Steve Schlumpf]

Toney - if you have watched Bill's video - then you have all the basics on what to do to turn a bowl. Just be safe, take your time and enjoy what you are doing! It's a fun process that only gets easier with doing! Don't worry about how it turns out - just start turning and it will be just fine.

When done, if you have any questions we will be more than happy to answer them!

Have fun with it!

[Paul Engle]

Toney , it looks like you are ready , more ready than some, and remember this " If at first you do not succeced, try , try, again" . Keep at it you will get it and be a better person for it., also when done - pics, pics,pics...

[Steve Kubien]

Sounds and looks like you are all set. Remember, it's only wood and I hear it grows on trees. My only suggestion would be to use a toolrest because it looks like you may be lacking in that department when you took the picture. (runnin' and duckin')

Cheers,
Steve Kubien
P.S. Is that some sort of variable speed controller you've got hooked up to your Nova 3000? How does that work?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Toney it looks like you are ready to go. Now just jump in with both feet and make yourself a bowl.

[George Morris]

Toney shop looks good! Good luck wood does grow on trees!! Looking at your shop set up, a hint if you get a lot of shavings in your tool rack a friend of mine uses a window shade to roll down in front of his work bench it keeps all the shavings off his tools! Good luck! George

[robert hainstock]

Remember Toney it is not for us you turn, but for yourself. We're here to support, guide and cheer you on, and help you when we can. I have learned that most of the many things I turned when I was younger, were wrong technicaly. I learn something every time I tune in to the "mill".
Bob

[Toney Robertson]

Sounds and looks like you are all set. Remember, it's only wood and I hear it grows on trees. My only suggestion would be to use a toolrest because it looks like you may be lacking in that department when you took the picture. (runnin' and duckin')

Cheers,
Steve Kubien
P.S. Is that some sort of variable speed controller you've got hooked up to your Nova 3000? How does that work?

The box has an on/off switch, a variable speed knob, a brake and a reversing switch. It came with the lathe.

Works great.

A tool rest? Had not thought about that.

Toney

[Toney Robertson]

Thanks to all for the encouragement.

I doubt very much if my efforts will be worth wasting bandwidth on but I guess I am ready to dive in.

Or maybe watch another DVD.

Toney

[Allen Neighbors]

Go, Toney, Go!!!

[Hilel Salomon]

Lots of Luck Toney,

I have found that there are few things more enjoyable than when a sharp gouge creates a string of shavings flying by. You'll love it. Hope you also learn to laugh off the gaffs.
Hilel.

[Richard Madison]

Good picture! With any reasonable sort of luck, it will be fun

[John-Paul Murphy]

It's really not so bad just trim away everything that doesn't look like a bowl..
sorry had to say it..

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

We're ALL pullin' for ya, Toney. Start makin' chips! And remember that every piece is a learning experience.

Bruce.

[Gordon Seto]

You are good to go. We all gone through that.
I forgot which famous turner who told this. He said he gave his MIL a "master piece" in his early turning days. He saw it was proudly display when he visited. He is sure that his MIL would mention who the artist was, and doesn't what that piece to represent his current skill level. He tried to exchange it back or even steal it back.

It looks like you are very well equipped, a chuck in the lathe, two more on the shelf, Jacob chuck, 4 curve tool rests and numerous turning tools. It would take you quite a while to get familiar with all these.