Hi from Washington

[ShielaMarie]

Hi,
I live in Prosser, WA. I am very new to woodturning. I have never used a lathe in my life. However, pen turning was pointed out to me and I decided to check it out. Well, now, I feel I am obsessed by it. I feel I see pen blanks every where. Well, you know what I mean. I have bought two books to learn about it. In particular the tools. And, learning the language. I know I will have a number of questions that I will want to put to you all about tools to buy. Anyway, nice to meet you all. I look forward to seeing your work and "listening" to what you have to share. And, if I do this right, maybe one day I will have something to contribute as well. Thanks bunches.

 

[OZturner]

Welcome Shiela, from Sydney Australia.
Brian.

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Shiela.

 

[flyitfast]

Shiela, welcome to IAP.
Sounds like you are raring to go.
Check out the Library here on IAP - there is a wealth of information to help you along your journey.
Also, watch a few videos on YouTube. There are some great Penturners out there that are happy to share their skills. Also, look at the videos on Exotic blanks website. The presenter is a well known pen turner and educator. Exoticblanks.com
Gordon

 

[D.Oliver]

Welcome to the group!

 

[howsitwork]

Welcome. Its addictive but always remember.

The only judge that counts is you! If you like it and use it then you've won.

Ian

 

[magpens]

Welcome to IAP, Sheila !!!!!

 

[bmcclellan]

Welcome from Central Mississippi

 

[liljohn1368]

Welcome from Mississippi, Sheila. This is a great place to lean about pen turning. Personally I turn more turkey & duck calls. But I do a pen on a regular basis. If you have a question. Feel free to ask. No matter what the question. Somebody on here will have the answer.

Enjoy

 

[rholiday]

Welcome from South Carolina.

 

[Charlie_W]

Welcome from Virginia!

 

[elkhorn]

Welcome from Utah!