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jmbaker79

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Dec 21, 2011
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Raleigh, nc
Morning everyone, newish pen turner aboard! My name is justin, 25yo, and I run a custom cake business right outside of Raleigh. We specialize in 3d sculpted cakes and non traditional wedding cakes! Been turning for about a year, mainly working with exotics and started out turning bowls and platters as a hobby! Switched over to pens near the end of last year and couldn't be happier. First pen ever was a coffee bean epoxy, as my wife is a Starbucks manager. I like to jump in with both feet, tear it up, and learn from my mistakes. Prefer the Sierra style twist pens so far, getting good practice with these! This forum has been an incredible resource for tips, and feel selfish using the tips and tricks without a proper introduction! Current thing is segmenting with metals, scallops etc. as a new pen turner couldn't live without the advice that you all provide and my deepest appreciation goes out to you all! Thanks and hope to be posting pictures soon!
 
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seamus7227

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Mar 18, 2009
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Wichita Falls, TX
Welcome to the group from Wichita Falls, TX! I/we cant wait to see some pics of your work! You should check out the Birthday Bash that will start tomorrow(Feb 1st), lots of cool contests going on and tons of great prizes!
 

jmbaker79

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Dec 21, 2011
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Raleigh, nc
Thanks Seamus! I have seen all the creative things you come up with and are always amazed! I will absolutely check that out!
 

ctubbs

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Sep 12, 2010
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Murray, Kentucky
Welcome Justin, 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
 

Leviblue

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Mar 27, 2011
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646
Location
Holly Springs, NC
Welcome to the forum. I'm just down the road from you and we have a local IAP chapter that meets each month. Stop by and check it out. See the forums section under chapters.
 
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