Question for HF 34706 Lathe users

[gerti]

For anybody thinking about picking up woodturning:

- Go to http://www.woodturner.org
- Look for and click the "Find an AAW Chapter" button
- Enter your state and do a search
- Check if your local chapter has regular meetings, go to one (almost all chapters welcome guests)

Woodturners tend to be very social. Ask! And definitely try to get some help at first, it is her impossible to pick up all the tips and tricks from books and videos. There his nothing like an experienced turner helping you get started, it saves hours of frustration,

And if $160 (or more) for a lathe is an issue for your budget, don't start woodturning! Because you MUST have a face shield, decent (!) tools and equipment to sharpen your tools, and you'll want a chuck and other stuff in no-time. That all comes to a lot more!

[cwsmith]

Thanks everyone,

A lot to digest. I am familiar with Penn State Industries, and so will take a look at their lathe accessories. Sounds like one can get into a real investment within just a few weeks of diving into turning.

Great information and I'm thankful for all your responses,

CWS

[phrog]

One more quick piece of advice: Get a second job to pay for all the accessories and goodies you'll be buying. After all, wood turning is a disease and the only treatment is more accessories and more goodies.