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Ne. Gary

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Apr 5, 2009
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Grand Island, Ne.
Just a quick intro. I have been following the forum for a while now, and decided that it was time to join. I am fairly new to pen turning. I have done about a dozen or so, with fair results. Still have a long way to go. I have been turning bowls for a couple years, but my main thing is designing and building furniture. I really like that pen turning is a lot less expensive, and you get to see your results much quicker. If I actually get something done that is more than decent, I will post some pictures. Till then I will just follow along the forums, and try to learn something.
Gary
 
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leehljp

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Tunica, Mississippi,
Welcome Gary. I have been turning pens for 4 years and tried a bowl and a lid today. So I am going the other way from you. But I will stay with pens as my main relaxation.

Below is a link to a PDF file on some of the ins and outs of pen turning. It is a general overview of many aspects of tools, pens and finishes; (it does not go into detail). You probably are past most of it, but there might be some things there that will be helpful.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42446
 

Wild Turkey

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Sep 30, 2008
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BROOKFIELD, MISSOURI
Welcome Gary. I too used to do a lot of flat work, no more pens is now the way for me. Help is just a few words away from these great people here in the IAP if you need it.
 

artistwood

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welcome from bloomington, indiana gary. you have found the secret hiding place for the best people in the world....welcome aboard!...............bear
 

CaptG

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Otsego, Mi, USA.
Hi Gary, My dad and brother both live in Big Springs, west of you a ways. I go out every Fall to visit for a week or so and pass right thru Grand Island.
 

dankc908

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Council Bluffs, IA
Welcome Gary. Where in Nebraska? I live in Council Bluffs, IA (Omaha is our largest suburb). Born in North Platte and have lived in various places in Central/Western NE. I, too, am a pen turner newbie.
 
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