Hi
I started on the lathe with no tuition or help, advice whatsoever. I made
many many mistakes, some I learned from and some I did'nt. But, I
had a great appetite for continuing because I found the craft so
inspiring.
I was surprised at how much equipment I needed, although,
looking back, with advice I would have needed much less. Also, the
likes of this forum, youtube and the help available, I would have
progressed much faster with far fewer cut fingers and bits of wood
hitting the ceiling !!!
My advice would be, to absorb as much of the knowledge available
on the web, but the biggie is......don't bite off more than you
can chew.!!!!! It is so easy once you have turned your first scrap
bit of 2x2 into something almost round, to start thinking
about deep vases and platters. Set your sights on something
simple to start with, something, hopefully, that you can offer
to the other half and say 'This stick wot I have toiled,
persevered, spent long sleepness nights, and days at A & E,
is for you my precious, with all my love'.....how could
she resist !!!!!!!
So, the answer to your question is Yes, but with a little
help from your friends !!!
Good Luck Matey, go for it !!!!!!