Hey, Gang, from Franklin, IN

[MRDucks2]

Turning pens for about a month now. Bought HF big lathe (works great for me), Nova chuck, HF lathe chisels, 60 live center, drill chuck and gave it a shot.

Have now turned 20 pens, added pen plus jaws, went from left over super glue to one of each CA from Lowes to Stick Fast with Gardner spray. Also using Novus 3, Dr.'s Pen Polish, micro mesh in various combinations looking for the perfect finish.

Most exciting to date: learning the old beam from the family barn I am turning pens from for Christmas Gifts is American Chestnut and not Oak.


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[Dalecamino]

Welcome from Southport/Beech Grove. I may be able to help with the finish. Although it's been a while since I've made a pen :biggrin: (weeks not years)

 

[Woodchipper]

Welcome to the forum and the Wonderful World of Pen Turning. Sounds like you are really jumping in with both feet.
Spent some time a couple of years ago in Franklin. Was impressed by the history there. Like to go back.

 

[rholiday]

Welcome from South Carolina.

 

[m4skinner]

Welcome from Ohio

 

[JimB]

Welcome from western NY State. It sounds like you are well on your way to experimenting and finding out what works for you!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Mike.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome from Scotland!

 

[Woodchipper]

Ooops. I noticed that you are from Indiana, not Tennessee. Dirty glasses are a good excuse.

 

[target64]

Greetings

 

[tomtedesco]

Welcome from Colorado.

 

[mark james]

Welcome to IAP Mike:

Many, many, many years ago I lived in a house trailer in the middle of a corn field outside of Franklin, IN! I worked at New Castle State Hospital, and was waiting to get married and was working before graduate school at IU. Eventually I got a job at CPC Valle Vista Hospital (Greenwood), and everything fell into place. I hated that trailer, but the rent was cheap!

Glad to hear from you. Have FUN!