Long-time lurker intro

[Maria Alvarado]

Thanks again for the warm welcome. As I said, I have learned much from all of you, even if you didn't know it! This is a great forum even for us beginners. Looking forward to learning lots more, and maybe piping up a little more often

[Josh Holden]

Wow.

You're making it real hard on us other lurkers who are -- that is thought we were -- ready to come out . I'll have to start with pictures of my new lathe and wait until the awe subsides before posting my work.

You have some truly inspiring pieces there!


Josh

[Maria Alvarado]

Josh,
Welcome and thanks for the kind words. In fact, my first piece when I go my lathe was a natural edge funnel. Or as my sister put it, a shot glass for a teetotaler, so no need to be intimidated. Please jump on in. I've found this a very encouraging place for a novice like me, with plenty of experts willing to give good advice. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your lathe and your work!

[Keith Outten]

Maria,

Sorry but our Terms of Service require that you use your real first and last names for your user name here. This isn't a rule that is flexible, at least not yet.

Should everyone here prefer to start allowing handles we can change our policy, of course it won't take long before we are full of Fred Flintstones and woodbutchers as user names.

Contact me via Private Message so we can discuss your options.

Thanks,
Keith