Introductions….hmmm, I’m wicked new.

[A10GAC]

Up until two months ago I had no experience to speak of with turning of any kind. My woodworking experience has been mostly flat work. (linen cabinets, shelves, bookcases, wine holders, etc.) My son made a pen at a local wood working show and really enjoyed it but, that was about it. We talked about getting a lathe "someday", but didn't really do anything about it. My wife was apparently listening and bought me a lathe for my birthday this year.

I joined the Western Mass Woodturners recently and have been practicing basic cuts, coves, & beads. More fire wood than anything else. A few weeks ago my son & I picked out 8 pen & pencil kits and some assorted blanks and have been having a great time. He made an African Blackwood pen/pencil set that looks amazing…he'll be a rock star in elementary school this year.

All in all, it's a lot of fun and turning pens has put me in the shop a lot more than recent flatwork.

 

[firewhatfire]

We welcome you to the mad house

 

[bobjackson]

Welcome from northern Ohio.

 

[ironman123]

Glad you made a stop at IAP. A great forum to share your ideas and experiences.
Welcome

Ray

 

[skiprat]

Welcome to IAP from Wales !:biggrin:

You are in a no-lose situation!!:biggrin: You have a wife that listens to you AND buys you tools and you share an interest with your son!!!:biggrin: Priceless !!
This site is very much a family site so get him to join and show off his handiwork too.

 

[Haynie]

Hello

 

[asyler]

yep,, welcome great way to spend time with your son!!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Rob.

 

[hunter-27]

Welcome.

 

[A10GAC]

Thanks, I've been surfing the Library here...man there's a lot of info there. Pencils are on the list for tomorrow and then maybe some fridge magnets with the left over pieces.

 

[plano_harry]

Welcome from Texas Rob! Try not to spend more time on IAP than you do on turning. Not that I have mastered that...

Harry

 

[alamocdc]

Welcome, Rob! Tons of knowledge among our members!

 

[Tom T]

Welcome from Sanford Florida. This is gret sight great people. Have great turnin fun.

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[Glenn McCullough]

welcome from the mitten

 

[SDB777]

Welcome aboard!!!
Sounds like you have a great wife, all I get is a 'Honey-do list' from mine.....



Scott B

 

[GaryMGg]

Welcome to the IAP and the slippery slope.
All your flatwork cut-offs and drops will start to look like pen material.
DAMHIKT.

 

[A10GAC]

Welcome to the IAP and the slippery slope.
All your flatwork cut-offs and drops will start to look like pen material.
DAMHIKT.

Funny you mention that, I already have four glue ups on the workbench. I raided the kindling bucket and found some QSWO and Walnut pieces that were destined for the wood stove this winter.

The bigger problem I see is what I'll be using to light the stove...guess I'll subscribe to the Sunday paper again.

Welcome aboard!!!
Sounds like you have a great wife, all I get is a 'Honey-do list' from mine.....

Scott B

Scott, while I am pretty fortunate..she's still adding stuff to the honey-do list. Pesky thing gets longer everytime I cross something off.

 

[samm47]

Im not a new member I was here about 3 years ago. I m the one that my building fell and lost all.I did reteve my jet lathe and turning tools. 2 years later I lost my freind to luekema. i have been in ans out of the hospital a couple times....Think I am on the road to recovery. I would like to thank you all for the blanks you sent me at the time.Im on SS now which doesnt pay well. I am going bto try pen turning again to try and earn some spendind money and make small gifts. Just wanted to check with you all and send my best regards......thank you............samm47

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the madness!