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ChristineH

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Hello everyone,

I first learned pen turning from my Etsy partner/mentor a year ago (he and his lathe live across the country so no way to practice since then) and after another "refresher" visit I'm now in the process of going broke while outfitting my own workshop. My background going into this is more from the pen user side (illustration, calligraphy, and lettering) rather than woodworking, but I'm having a great time doing it!

I'm currently trying to figure out ways to adapt the pen kits to fit different water-soluble/water-resistant ink refills that are popular for art work and seeing how many times I can glue my fingers together with CA. :biggrin: I've attached a few photos of my initial efforts!
 

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mbroberg

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Welcome from Columbus. There are quite a few members living in Ohio. The 1st annual Mid-Ohio Valley Penturners Gathering will be held in Belpre in September. Hope you can make it.
 

ChristineH

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Welcome from Columbus. There are quite a few members living in Ohio. The 1st annual Mid-Ohio Valley Penturners Gathering will be held in Belpre in September. Hope you can make it.

Thank you and I'll look up the information on the gathering! Fall weekends are tough because my son plays high school football but their bye week is in Sept. so I'll keep my fingers crossed on the dates.
 

Dehn0045

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I think gluing fingers together (or to other objects/body parts) is a penturners right of passage. Unfortunately I haven't completely gotten past this issue, and not sure I ever will. Lol. Anyway, nice looking pens and welcome to IAP!
 
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Woodchipper

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Welcome to the forum from a former Buckeye. Used to live in Cincy- just around the corner from Mount Airy Park. Those pens look very nice. Keep going!
 

ChristineH

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I think gluing fingers together (or to other objects/body parts) is a penturners right of passage. Unfortunately I haven't completely gotten past this issue, and not sure I ever will. Lol. Anyway, nice looking pens and welcome to IAP!
Good to know I'm not alone in this and thank you!
Welcome Christine, from Sydney Australia.
Nice Pens.
Brian.
Thank you!
Welcome to the forum from a former Buckeye. Used to live in Cincy- just around the corner from Mount Airy Park. Those pens look very nice. Keep going!
Thank you, I will!
 
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