New here and to turning!

[Lizz Porter]

Hello, all!
Maybe I shouldn't say I'm new to turning... I'm more of an aspiring turner. I'm actually trying to make time at lunch to run to Rockler to get my very first lathe!
My hubby builds furniture and other useful items (and lurks around here... he told me about this place) and I've decided we need more "just pretty" stuff coming out of the garage.:p

I'm in awe of the incredible skill and talent that's floating around here... I've already spent several hours poring over the work that's been posted. Y'all set the bar pretty high for a girl who's new to woodworking!

I look forward to learning from you and (eventually) sharing my work!

~Lizz

[Steve Schlumpf]

Lizz - Welcome to the Creek! Remember we love photos - lots of them! Looking forward to seeing some pics of your new lathe - when you get it!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Welcome Lizz. Lots of good people here and lots of knowledge. As Steve said we like pictures.

[Ron Journeau]

Hi Lizz,
hope you enjoy your lunch break at Rocklers, you are on the edge of a very slippery slope, and the ride is just half the fun. Welcome to the Creek, and as stated before, we all like lots of pics.:D:D:D

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Welcome to the Creek Lizz and to the Abyss! Take a photo of the money you have; frame the photo and put it on the wall near your lathe so you'll remember what it looks like!

[Barry Elder]

Lizz, as when you were a baby, the journey to beauty begins with the first step. And another, and another! Woodturning is like that!! The more you learn, the more beauty you see! Welcome to the Abyss!

[robert hainstock]

It is the coolest way to express the stuff coming out of the other side of the brain. Happy chips, and-- oh yes pictures.:)
Bob

[Bill Bolen]

Welcome to the site and the poor house Lizz! Looking forward to your post of your first turning. Bonkers seem to be the favorite 1st turning. Mine sure was...Bill...

[Jim Becker]

Welcome, Lizz!!! Always "room" for another one in the "vortex"...LOL I'm looking forward to your work, too.

[Pete Jordan]

Welcome Lizz!

There are a bunch of nice people here who would glad to answer your questions.

[lynn smith]

Welcome.
This is a great place, you'll enjoy be a part of it.

[Larry Marley]

Hi Lizz,
this is a very nice place to be.
glad you are here

Larry

[Lizz Porter]

Thanks all for the kind welcome!
The hubby actually picked up my lathe last night AND built a stand for it, so I just need to pick up some tools and I'm ready to go! :)

[Bill Bolen]

You better keep him! Picked up the lathe and built a stand all in a day....Yep, he's a keeper!...Bill...

[Lizz Porter]

You better keep him! Picked up the lathe and built a stand all in a day....Yep, he's a keeper!...Bill...

Oh believe me, I know! He was even in the middle of another project and did mine while glue dried!

[David Wilhelm]

Welcome to the creek. Look forward to seeing some of your work soon!!

[Dennis Puskar]

Welcome to the creek Lizz I know you will enjoy talking with everybody. Great advise and friendly answers.

Dennis