New Member from Va.

[turkey-slayer]

Been lurking around and finally decided to join IAP Forum...I'm new to penturning and have only made about 8 pens so far but it is fun and addictive...I'm not totally new to turning on the lathe because I have been making turkey hunting calls for about 4 to 5 yrs...Slate and glass calls to be specific...Hope to learn some creative ways to make pens from some of you...From some of the posts I've seen so far there is a lot of talented penmakers and other talented turners here to learn from.

 

[Fred]

Good evening, Ralph. Very glad to have you join up wqith the Forum Gang.

 

[jhs494]

Welcome Ralph! I can't wait to see some of those calls you make. Be sure and show them off in the other things you make section.

 

[TBone]

Welcome to the addiction Ralph. I have a nephew in South Boston.

 

[NavyDiver]

Ralph, welcome aboard!

 

[louisbry]

Welcome to the group, Ralph.

 

[jwoodwright]

Welcome Ralph.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome Ralph!

 

[R2]

G'day Ralph and welcome to the frustration.

 

[rherrell]

Welcome Ralph!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Ralph.

 

[papaturner]

Welcome from Georgia.

Perry

 

[Randy_]

Welcome aboard, Ralph. I think you will enjoy it here. We have many knowledgeable members who can help with your pencrafting education.

If you haven't done so already, take a look at the IAP LIBRARY. The library has lots of interesting and useful information available and there is no fine for keeping a book for longer than three weeks!!

 

[txbatons]

Welcome, Ralph. There are plenty of turkeys around here, but we've grown accustom to them so I hope you'll go easy on the slaying! []

 

[doddman70]

Hey Welcome Ralph!!!!!

 

[LostintheWoods]

Welcome to the group!

 

[Dalecamino]

Welcome Ralph !

 

[johncrane]

Welcome Ralf.

 

[TellicoTurning]

Hi Ralph,
Welcome to the group... I started on pens, but have migrated to game calls as well.. I have a collection of duck calls, deer grunts, elk bugles, owl hooters, crow calls and coyote yelpers... plus just learned to do the Turkey Pots.. Slate over Glass and have actually sold a few.
They are lots of fun and a nice challenge.

Do you use the washer for the glass pedistal or do you turn it into the pot??
I usually leave a pedistal in the bottom as part of the bottom for the glass.

 

[turkey-slayer]

Chuck...I do turn a pedestal in the bottom of my pot calls...But I don't leave a solid ring pedestal for the soundboard to be glued...after turning the pedestal in the call I take it off the lathe and go to the drill press where I use a 3/8 Forstner bit to drill out part of the pedestal to which I glue my soundboard on...the pedestal size is about 1.5" round turned inside the pot but partly cut out leaving 2 parts of the circle holding the soundboard...hope that makes sense to you.

 

[wlk]

Well, we're glad that you joined the forum