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First order of business is to get a decent face shield. Do not skim on this important safety device.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=56669&cat=1,42207
As others have mentioned, spindle turning is a good start.
Also mentioned is a roughing gouge. Most everything starts with a non-round piece, which needs to first be made round and then shaped as desired.
Then start looking at other threads, since no surprise, you are not the first one asking about starting to turn on the forum.
http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f6/where-start-53053/
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=56669&cat=1,42207
As others have mentioned, spindle turning is a good start.
Also mentioned is a roughing gouge. Most everything starts with a non-round piece, which needs to first be made round and then shaped as desired.
Then start looking at other threads, since no surprise, you are not the first one asking about starting to turn on the forum.
http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f6/where-start-53053/
