I’m a complete beginner at turning. I’ve never used a lathe. Ever. But… that’s about to change since one arrived on my doorstep this morning (yes, I was expecting it). I’m going to learn how to turn wood, and this is where I’ll share my projects, progress, experiences, successes, and failures. I hope that this will be of help to those considering turning, and of interest to anyone else.

For now, here’s a shot from unboxing the lathe: