bthere
Member
Well, here's a little about me for those who don't bore easily. I first started turning in my Dad's shop about a quarter of a century ago on one of the old Craftsman twin tube lathes driven by an old washing maching motor. When I got out of college, the shop I started accumulating was more dedicated to flat work. Just a couple of years ago, I ended up getting a pretty basic lathe (single tube this time) from a friend who was moving. Well, in spite of the struggles with the machine, I was able to remember what was so fascinating about turning. Then, not too long ago, I fell into an excellent deal on a Jet 1642 lathe and have seen the other shop equipment sitting idle more and more.
I had been noticing those fancy pens that were showing up on the web and at shows and decided to investigate them a bit. I started lurking here off and a couple of months ago, and am still overwhelmed by the interest and information. So, a couple of weeks ago, I ordered a mandrel and such, and I stumbled into the local Woodcraft and got a few kits to try.
I threw together my first pen on Sunday made from some scrap walnut. I think I got hooked. I have made 4 pens this week, mostly during the early morning before heading off to work.
So, long story short, I am spending too much time and starting to look at yet another way to squeeze my wallet dry. Are there any cures out there for this?
Brad
I had been noticing those fancy pens that were showing up on the web and at shows and decided to investigate them a bit. I started lurking here off and a couple of months ago, and am still overwhelmed by the interest and information. So, a couple of weeks ago, I ordered a mandrel and such, and I stumbled into the local Woodcraft and got a few kits to try.
I threw together my first pen on Sunday made from some scrap walnut. I think I got hooked. I have made 4 pens this week, mostly during the early morning before heading off to work.
So, long story short, I am spending too much time and starting to look at yet another way to squeeze my wallet dry. Are there any cures out there for this?
Brad
