Hello.

[spinks]

Hi all, my name is Simon (known as Spinks, long story) I am 43 and sort of semi retired (another long story but i just work when the boss is busy and have time off when it goes quiet due to poor health) I have had an interest in wood turning for a while now and aquired a lathe (not brilliant but it does the job) about 3 years ago. I have finally started using it in anger this last week or so and am fairly pleased with the results thus far (not up to alot of you guys (and gals) standards yet)....I appear to be using a heck of alot of sandpaper!!!

I am from west Wales in the UK but the 5 year plan my wife and I have is to head up to north Wales by 2017 to live as we spend alot of time up there walking and exploring. We are also learning the welsh language at the moment so that helps.

I will invariably trouble you with technical queries and advice and look forward to becoming part of this community.

 

[Racers]

Hi, Spinks

Welcome to the forum.

Pete

 

[Spindle]

Hi Spinks

The more you practice the less abrasive you'll use :wink:

Regards Mick

 

[DIY Stew]

Welcome Spinks

Stew

 

[nev]

Hi Spinks

The more you practice the less abrasive you'll use :wink:

Regards Mick

But the longer you hang around here the more abrasive you'll get :wink:

Hello and a welcome from me too, joining in the monthly challenge? you are more than welcome to, regardless of experience.

 

[spinks]

Thanks all......Nev, I would love to have a go at the monthly challenge but unfortunately I had a small bump in work on monday and broke my finger, including ripping the fingernail off and popping the fatty underside, needing a touch of stitching so, whilst it is nice to have a couple of days off, the lovely Mrs Spinks has banned me from all manual tasks for a while!! Maybe March lol

 

[lanemaux]

Welcome Spinks . Any questions you have , ask away amigo. Answers will come from some great fellas , most of whom know what they're talking about too! And then of course there's me. Seriously though , we have some really smart and experienced members who are happy to help when you run into a question or problem , a truly great resource.

 

[stevenw1963]

Hello Spinks -

Welcome to the forum - make sure you put some pics up - doesn't matter how good or bad they are - lots of people on here with the knowledge & experience to help with any issues.

 

[John Brown]

I used to know a Simon Spinks, brother of Mick Spinks.

 

[Peter Sefton]

Hi Simon now that’s what I call a five year plan

Woodturning not my strong point but hope to be of help if you branch out sorry for the pun, welcome to the best UK forum.
Cheers Peter