AnachitlPut
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I wanted to get to know all the younger people on here that aren't as old as my parents or my parent's parents. I am 16 and have yet to talk to another person on here around my age.
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Displaced Canadian
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Watch who you are calling old. :curse: We do have people here close to your age and some rather talented at that.
AnachitlPut
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I never called any one old. I said older. Unless your a 100+ u aren't very old.
GrantH
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I'm 24 if that counts.
AnachitlPut
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that better.
Andrew_K99
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I started this poll last summer. There are certainly other younger members on here but they are the minority.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/how-old-you-82636/
On that thread I started I mentioned another thread ... it was this one http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/how-many-82625/ ... it's specific to the under 25 crowd
AK
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/how-old-you-82636/
On that thread I started I mentioned another thread ... it was this one http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/how-many-82625/ ... it's specific to the under 25 crowd
AK
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Turned Around
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I'm 27, not sure if it helps
Mapster
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Well Andrew, I missed those threads but they are really interesting... Luke, I am 18 today. A senior in high school. Welcome to the group! There are a few of us on here that are in high school, but I only know of about 4 that are dedicated to the craft. Many people our age lose interest and patience (not to mention money) very quickly. If you want to chat or have any questions, let me know. I have been turning for just over 2 years and have seen and done many things in that time!
BKelley
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Luke,
Just remember, "Old age and sneakyness will overcome youth and enthusiasm every time". Seriously tho, I like to see young men associating themselves with woodworking and penturning particularly. You are the future of penturning.
Ben
Just remember, "Old age and sneakyness will overcome youth and enthusiasm every time". Seriously tho, I like to see young men associating themselves with woodworking and penturning particularly. You are the future of penturning.
Ben
Marker
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I am 26
Younka
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Hey Luke I'm only 17,
BSea
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I'm 27. In fact I've been 27 for 29 years.:biggrin:
Haynie
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Just for reference sonny boy saying people your parent's age or grand parent's age is calling us toothless old farts toothless old farts in a round about way. I outa report this thread. ...You know when I was yer age we didn't have the internet to keep us entertained. We played in the dirt and liked it. We walked up hill 5 miles to school every morning and the same back home again because our parents thought moving the house kept us on our toes....Younguns!!!!!!!!!!...SEE how riled up you got me, now I gotta take my heart medicine and drink some prune juice. Where's my walker :biggrin:
P.S. playing in the dirt rocks
P.S. playing in the dirt rocks
AnachitlPut
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Now u see that's what ****es me off. People think that becouse i am young I waste my time on the enertnet. Though that my be true for some but not all. I rarly spend more than a hour on the computer and it is usally on here. I realy rather be in the shop or hanging with friends. And yes when I was smaller I played just like y'all did outside. If I affended people, I can't say I am to sorry but I only meant it in a truthfully none spitefull way.
Justturnin
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Relax Luke, I am sure he was kidding (note the big smiley at the end). For being 16 you sure are uptight. Most, if not all, older folks embrace the fact that there the younger generation is finding their way into the shop. It gives hope that in the future there will still be true craftsmen in the US.
Now your original post was not offensive but could have been worded a little better, I would recommend that when you type out a post let it sit for a bit and read it over, maybe you will catch some errors in the way you are explaining yourself or find that your true intent is not clear in the post. I understand what you are looking for, you want to chat w/ some Younger pen turners and come up with new fresh ideas but it would be a mistake not to listen to the more senior members as thay have the little tricks that will bring those ideas to life.
Ohh yea, why aren't you in school.......
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Ambidex
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hey I'm 8 in dog years..all kidding aside..show us some pens Luke! We love pics around here, espescially from our future artists. Geo
Cherie
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Hey hey now Luke, calm it down. There are some your age here as I can see. They have much advise to offer you just as us older folks do. I am a beginner at turning myself, but I am a scroller first. I have learned much from both the young and older people and we are all in need of learning more. How about this, any advise you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I know I would! 
BTW, welcome to the forum.
BTW, welcome to the forum.
glycerine
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Luke, all of the people around your age are on Myspace and Facebook! :biggrin:
ctubbs
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Luke is not a new member, he has been around since 2010. I have seen some of his work and best i remember, he is pretty good.
Luke, I am a master union Electrician. When I get the chance to work with one of our apprentices, I am thrilled, not for what I can teach him, even though that is my job as his journeyman, but what he can teach me. The mind of our younger people coming into our trades is open to all the new things made available to them. Your minds are still fresh with thoughts and ways that us old farts never thought of. When you have an idea, throw it out for us to mull over. Just because we might hate your idea does not make it bad or wrong. For some of us, if you were selling $100 bills for $0.15, it would have a problem attached and would fret them to no end. Of course you will find many here over 60 in calendar years but still 9 year old boys. We just never grew up and never plan to do it either. I am one of them. Glad to see you and all the younger people such as yourself joining in. You are the future of this craft. To find young people willing to get their hands dirty and actually want to build something is a very refreshing thing in today's market.
Charles
Luke, I am a master union Electrician. When I get the chance to work with one of our apprentices, I am thrilled, not for what I can teach him, even though that is my job as his journeyman, but what he can teach me. The mind of our younger people coming into our trades is open to all the new things made available to them. Your minds are still fresh with thoughts and ways that us old farts never thought of. When you have an idea, throw it out for us to mull over. Just because we might hate your idea does not make it bad or wrong. For some of us, if you were selling $100 bills for $0.15, it would have a problem attached and would fret them to no end. Of course you will find many here over 60 in calendar years but still 9 year old boys. We just never grew up and never plan to do it either. I am one of them. Glad to see you and all the younger people such as yourself joining in. You are the future of this craft. To find young people willing to get their hands dirty and actually want to build something is a very refreshing thing in today's market.
Charles
Haynie
Member
Deep breath now. Life is far too short to get your knickers in a knot over something on the net. Especially when that big green smiley face was at the end.
Don't know for sure, but think I am the senior in the IAP !!! Will be 87 in 5 months.
AnachitlPut
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here some of my best work. I see where y'all think I was uptight. But I was mostly just explaining my veiw. I grew up in the shop and I hope to grow old in one too.
Displaced Canadian
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Really like the two on the right. Good blank selection and turning.
TerryDowning
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Nice work Luke.
AKPenTurner
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OOPS
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In our local club, our oldest member is in his mid 80s and our youngest member is 16. While the ages tend to be 50+ we welcome everyone, and as a result we get along like one big, happy family. When I was your age, I got my first chance to use a wood lathe. I loved it. Unfortunately, there was no one around my neighborhood, or any nearby elders who were wood workers. As a result, I never got to continue to learn on the lathe, until a few decades later. What I would have given to learn from a seasoned-citizen at that time. But now, I can go online and learn from all the experts who are here.
markgum
Member
Great looking pens Luke. Looking forward to learning more from you.
AnachitlPut
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Your kiddy me learn from these people? I love it I can't wait to learn more. Though I have been woodworking since I been able to hold a hammer ( no joke). I know alot about wood and what I can do. I am full of surprises.
DavidWayne1971
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I had to laugh as I read this thread and looked down to see what shirt I was wearing... "growing old is mandatory, growing up is not". :biggrin:
Hmmm
That would be "in the snow with no shoes" wouldn't it? And - we were greatful for the opportunity.