Howdy folks

[Neal Addy]

I was going to do the "Hi, my name is Neal and I'm a woodturner" schtick but Gary beat me to it.

First time posting here. See a few familiar names who are probably thinking "there goes the neighborhood". Sorry guys.

I was referred to this site after asking dust collection questions on "another site". Guess its time to do a few searches here and see what good stuff I can find.

In the meantime, may as well throw a pic out there. Here's my latest work.

Tulipwood and Blackwood. 6-1/2" x 4-3/4". Sanded to 800, buffed, and finished with Seal-A-Cell.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/addylo/img_3249.jpg

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Looks BEAUTIFULand VERY artistic. May I guess that it has a lid that comes off?

Bruce

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Neal....Welcome to the Creek! Stunning work...simply stunning!

[Gordon Seto]

Neal,

I like this piece; it is pleasing to the eye.
Is the cross has special meaning?

Welcome from a newbie.

Gordon

[Neal Addy]

Thanks folks!

Bruce, the blackwood piece on top is the lid. The fit is a 1/4"H tenon seated in the 1-1/4"W opening in the vessel.

Ken, thanks for the welcome! Don't know how I've missed this forum. It looks like a good one.

Gordon, this piece is a birthday gift for MIL. The cross is a little add-on especially for her.

[Mark Cothren]

Hey Neal - welcome to SMC! I've enjoyed looking at your work on other sites. Glad you're gonna post it here, too...:)

[Jim Ketron]

Welcome to the creek Neal!
Beautiful piece!

[John Hart]

Welcome to our little Black Hole....Your presence here will certainly be an asset. Beautiful piece!!!:)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Neal welcome to SMC. Lots of good people and lots of knowledge. That is a beautiful piece. Look forward to seeing more.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Welcome Neal, Wonderful work and workmanship. I like the way you are interchanging the woods. Nice contrast of darks and light as well. Looking forward to more of your creations.:)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Neal, Welcome to the Creek! Very impressive first posting... You have my attention! Beautiful work!

[Pete Jordan]

Welcome Neal!

A stunning piece.

[Bill Boehme]

Very nice, Neal. If I am not mistaken, your beautiful turned piece was also featured on the AAW home page recently. Since you live locally, I would like to invite you to visit the Woodturners of North Texas (http://www.wntx.org) next meeting which will be on Thursday, January 25 at 6:30 PM at the R. D. Evans Community Center which is about 2 miles south of Ridgmar Mall on Lackland Rd. I don't know what the January program will be yet, but it is always an interesting demonstration.

Bill

[Neal Addy]

Bill, thanks for the invite. I've been meaning to join WNT for at least the last 6 months. This month's meeting falls on the wife's birthday but she is insisting I go anyway (maybe her idea of a good birthday is to get me out of the house?). If I can get over the guilt I'll try to make it. I'm still fairly new at this, self-taught, and have a lot to learn.

Thanks to all for the welcome and the nice comments!

[Keith Burns]

Welcome Neal to the good place ! I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do. Great first post, nnow what's next ?:D :)

[Tom Sherman]

I'ld like to add my Welcome to the Creek as well Neal nice piece.

[Bob Noles]

Neal,

I am very surprised and even more pleased to see you appear here. It is about time and a very big welcome to SMC.

We look forward to the sharing of your talents and pictures with us. You are a very gifted turner and I have always enjoyed your posts at another site.

Welcome aboard old friend.

[Neal Addy]

Hello, Bob N! Thanks for the welcome. Seems like all of Rome is here. SMC already feels like home.

[Travis Stinson]

Hey Neal! Welcome aboard. I really enjoy your work and look forward to seeing what you come up with next. :cool:

[Mike Ramsey]

Welcome to the Creek Neal! I can't comment on your pic
as the PC here at work blocks photobucket because of
cookies.

[Dennis Peacock]

Welcome to SMC Neal. Glad to have ya aboard. Wade on in and I hope you enjoy your stay. Beautiful work you've done. :D

[Jonathon Spafford]

Welcome to this site... your work looks awesome! I really like the shape and wood selection. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

[Ernie Nyvall]

Welcome Neal and wow, what a piece to start it off with. Very nice.

[Bill Wyko]

Very elegant peice you have there. I look foreward to seeing more from you. I'm new at this so peices like that make it even more enjoyable. Thanks and welcome.

[Don Orr]

Welcome to the creek from a fellow WOWie. Nice work as always!

[Jim Dunn]

Neal welcome. You've made the list of VERY talented people I keep here. (It is a quite long list though) Nice first posting.

[Mark Pruitt]

Beautiful work, Neal. Welcome!