Hi All

[Tybs]

Well Hi All, after lurking for a few weeks I've taken the plunge and registered.

I have found the site very inspiring and hope to have something turned really soon, if its ok I might even post a picture.

Suppose I'm lucky as the wife fancies a go too so it has made it easier in getting started.

Just been to Cornwall for a weeks holiday and managed to go to Yandles last Fri, was only supposed to be looking but a new Record DML305 found its way into my boot! Been lugging it all round Cornwall for a week so cant wait to unpack it and turn it on tomorrow.

 

[The Shark]

Hi Tybs, and welcome :lol:

We like pictures here.

Malc

 

[tekno.mage]

Hello and welcome, Tybs - hope you (& your wife) will find plenty of good advice and friendly chat here.

Kym

 

[cornucopia]

hello and welcome

 

[gasmansteve]

Welcome Tybs look forward to seeing some stuff :wink:
Steve

 

[CHJ]

to the forum Tybs, at least the sawdust trail won't be a matter of dispute with the Boss joining in.

 

[shedhead]

Welcome Tybs. You have joined the right place when you need help with anything. I have been given great help and encouragement in the past.

 

[Bodrighy]

Welcome from Cornwall. Look forward to seeing your work as you start the slope

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

Hello Tybs and welcome
Get the piccys on

 

[Tybs]

Thanks for the welcome

Got the lathe secured this afternoon and had a bash on some old wood pieces, not too bad but Oops using the Skew Chisel, bit of a knack/skill needed there.... lots to learn

Will be trying again tomorrow, maybe some pictures next week.

Whats the best way to sharpen the tools, as that isn't an area I have ever had any luck in the past ?

 

[Lightweeder]

Hi Tybs - I'm relatively new here too. They'll help you all they can here. I'm guessing an inexpensive grinder with a good wheel is what you need.

 

[colin macdiarmid]

Hi and welcome, they are great here, plenty of help and loads of beautiful work, enjoy the forum

 

[Elaine]

welcome to you and your wife.
I am relatively new to the spinny world but on using this forum I have found the comments to be really helpful. Most of all I find the work of those who post their stuff to be inspiring.
Enjoy.

 

[Jenx]

Hi Tybs :lol: :lol:
Good to (virtually) meet you ! 8)

 

[Tybs]

Ok folks heres the pictures of my first pen, had a few problems hence the two tone look.

Had two blanks blow out, think it was down to glueing problems as it seemed that the glue hadnt taken, also the hole drilled seemed quite a bit bigger than the tube !

The top is Sapelle I think

The bottom is Ash

Couple of questions for anyone please:

What do you all use to glue tubes in with ?
What wire is used to burn the wood ?