Jake LeBlanc
Member
Good evening.
My name is Jake from Abbotsford BC Canada. I have been turning for about 3 years now and have recently discovered the joy of pen turning. I have 2 small daughters and little time to spend in front of the lathe. Pens are great for me as the project time is small. I can whip into the shop and spin off a pen pretty quick and it takes little time away from my family life. I was finding that to turn a bowl took about 2 weeks!
I turn on a lathe that is over 100 years old and pre-dated electric motors. It was made by CMC, Canadian Machine Corporation around the turn of the 20th century, largely used in production facilities. Solid cast iron weighing in at about 700 pounds, it's pretty solid. Unfortunately, I have to repair it often, ( the electric motor that was added on just quit.)
I have worked hard to perfect the finishing technique, and I finally think I have it down. I'll attach a pen I just finished. Cocobolo Flat top double twist. Anyway, seems like a great place for information and ideas. Looking forward to participating.
Thanks,
Jake
My name is Jake from Abbotsford BC Canada. I have been turning for about 3 years now and have recently discovered the joy of pen turning. I have 2 small daughters and little time to spend in front of the lathe. Pens are great for me as the project time is small. I can whip into the shop and spin off a pen pretty quick and it takes little time away from my family life. I was finding that to turn a bowl took about 2 weeks!
I turn on a lathe that is over 100 years old and pre-dated electric motors. It was made by CMC, Canadian Machine Corporation around the turn of the 20th century, largely used in production facilities. Solid cast iron weighing in at about 700 pounds, it's pretty solid. Unfortunately, I have to repair it often, ( the electric motor that was added on just quit.)
I have worked hard to perfect the finishing technique, and I finally think I have it down. I'll attach a pen I just finished. Cocobolo Flat top double twist. Anyway, seems like a great place for information and ideas. Looking forward to participating.
Thanks,
Jake
