beginner from mi.

[kevin miller]

hello i just started pen turning and really love it. i have a lot to learn but it looks like i have found the right group to belong to. with the knowledge ive seen so far here i think that you all can turn me into a good turner. thanks kevin

 

[sptfr43]

welcome Kevin, come on out to the next gathering of the mi chapter. you will have a good time

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the IAP Kevin!

 

[hilltopper46]

Welcome, from Wisconsin!

 

[mredburn]

welcome aboard.

 

[TurnCrazy]

Welcome to the forum. There is much to learn here and remember the possibilities are endless

 

[Mac]

Welcome ,I think you did find the right place to sharpen your skills, and many ideals too.
Lots of help here just ask.

 

[lobster]

Kevin, hello. I'm another newbie from MI. I go to Dryden all the time as I have a very good friend who lives there. Good luck to you...I know I need it!

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

Welcome from Sunny St. Cloud, Fla. Home of beautiful Florida woods.

 

[leehljp]

Welcome Kevin. Lots of people here to offer lots of help and advice. Nothing like experience for a teacher though. Experience will teach you from your mistakes; However we will help you spend your money for new and more equipement - from which you will still need experience! Kidding of course :biggrin: Join in the fun.

Seriously, if you have questions, just ask them and there are lots of people willing to help.

Below are links to two threads/articles that have lots of information on pen turning. The first one is a very basic overview of the many aspects of getting into turning pens.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42446

The second link has postings by different pen turners and what they wish they had known earlier:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Kevin.

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[traderdon55]

Welcome to the group. The best learning advice I can give is join the Michigan chapter. You will learn a lot here just by reading but not near as much as you will learn by watching other turners show you just how they do it.

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Welcome!

Robin

 

[Rollerbob]

Kevin, welcome from Texas!! I would invite you to take a look at the MI local chapter. Here is the chapter leader if you have any questions http://www.penturners.org/forum/member.php?u=5153.

 

[writestuff]

Welcome fellow wolverine!

You will get great advice here, nad answers to most any question you might come up with.
WS

 

[broitblat]

Welcome, Kevin.

-Barry

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Welcome

 

[Daniel]

Welcome Kevin, This is a great place to learn nearly anything you ever want to know about penturning. It is also a great place to just hang around. Good people and good fun.

 

[CSue]

Welcome Kevin. What a great time for you to join here. There is a great local chapter in your area. And there is more info here to keep you learning the rest of your life.

Maybe we'll get some pieces of insight from you down the road as well. Never be shy of sharing your experiences. We are all somewhere on the penturners learning curve.

 

[hehndc]

Welcome to the adventure, enjoy.
Steve

 

[RichB]

Welcome from another Michigander. I looked up Dryden and we go by your town at least twice a year to Canada. You will enjoy all the friends you will make here and all the help everyone gives.