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Elvee61

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Good morning, all!

I've been making plebian attempts at turning pens and bottle stoppers and other tchotchkes for a couple of years now, and have finally gotten my turning skills up to the "doesn't suck quite so bad" stage, but now I want to step up my game, especially when it comes to finishing. I'd like to make this hobby at least pay for the materials I destroy.. I mean "use", so I would like to get my pens looking a whole lot more professional.

Looking at some of the beauties in the "Show Off Your Pens" forums makes me realize I have a lot to learn.
 
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Russell Eaton

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welcome from Stockbridge. Look at the local chapter section for the date of the next meeting. They are always fun, and you might even learn something.
 
ctubbs

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Welcome Larry, from far west Kentucky, to the addiction, sometimes referred to as the vortex. You mention that you have read some of the site, be sure to give the library a good bit of time. The link is at the top of the page. You will find an article called Library Index. This covers tutorials on about anything pen making you can think of. You will also notice that there are articles listed by year. Much good info there as well. When these fail to answer your questions, by all means post it here. I have never seen one go unanswered very long. You might also want to give this thread a good look. It has some very good info for the beginning pen turner; http://content.penturners.org/library/general_reference/Getting_started_in_pen_turning.pdf. Grab some wood, make some shavings and have fun all the while being safe.
Have a look at the series of videos ed4copies has just posted showing how to complete a pen from drill to finish.

Charles
 
Steve Busey

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Don't y'all hold it against Larry, but I work in the next building over from him. Go easy on him... :rolleyes:

HA! Just kidding! Let him have it!! :tongue: :biggrin:
 
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