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HowieM

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Dec 26, 2011
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New City, New York
I've been a woodworker for many years, building furniture, miniature furniture and accesories for dollhouses, and DIY general carpentry. I saw someone turning pens at a local craft fair and immediately became hooked. I have spent the past six months planning my workshop and building my own hand tools for pen making. I have also read everything on the IAP website as well as Barry Gross' books. Thanks to all of you for sharing you knowledge, wit, and wisdom with this newbie!
 
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rstought

Passed Away Nov 11, 2016
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Feb 9, 2007
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Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Welcome - it's nice to see another homeboy joining up (I was born, bred and raised in Tappan - a few exits south of New City on the parkway - until adult life took me elsewhere...)
 

ctubbs

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Murray, Kentucky
Welcome Howie, from far west Kentucky, to the addiction, sometimes referred to as the vortex. 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/librar...en_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
 
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