Aloha

[GarethT]

Hi Guys

I'm a complete newbie woodworker based in Swansea and a recent member of the Alltwen Woodturners club.

I've no wood working skills to speak of, however I thought I'd have a go, so don't be surprised should I ask any stupid or ridiculous questions in the very near future.

My eventual plan is to make my own furniture, including kitchen table and sideboards.

With this in mind, any advice on where to begin? What technique should be the first thing I learn beyond Norms safety rules?

I look forward to chatting to you all at some point.

Thanks in advance

Gareth T

 

[wallace]

Hi Gareth and welcome, sorry cant help much with woody things I'm hopeless. If you need help with old woodworking machinery I no a little

mark

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I know a little. You really are a master of understatement...

 

[williams1185]

hi gareth im local to you in neath what about your basic tools and learning to use and sharpen them ?

 

[GarethT]

Hi

Thanks for the welcome

My basic tools consist of 2 routers (Not a clue how to use them), a few chisels, a small saw, and some clamps.

I did manage to purchase a small cheap bandsaw and small tablesaw, at £30 each, I thought they might do to start

My shed is a small 3m x 2m, which is still filled with stuff, even after a clear out

I thought I might have a go at making some boxes, practicing using the chisels & saws.

Or should I start with something basic?

@Williams - Thanks for the suggestion dude, appreciate it

 

[williams1185]

if i can help at all im not that far away from you have fun ian

 

[user 19915]

Hi Gareth im the same as you iv,e joined the forum hoping to learn a few things also iv,e got a band saw also 2 routers and live up the valley a little village called Cwmgwrach .I only wish there was some where local for me to go and learn a few trick,s of the trade ect free of charge as im not working
Mock

 

[GarethT]

Aye I agree, I found a part time course in Fforestfach, unfortunately I can't affort to join it atm.

I think it's free if you aren't working.

Maybe we should arrange a meet up at some point.

Thanks for the offer Ian, I will definitely be in touch

 

[GarethT]

This is the course https://www2.careerswales.com/coursesin ... rentpage=7

 

[user 19915]

Thank,s for that yes i will look in to that when i feel a little better

 

[whiskywill]

This is the course https://www2.careerswales.com/coursesin ... rentpage=7

4.30 to 6.30. Not exactly an "evening" course and not a lot of good to a normal working person.