A Sunny Hello from SoCal

[DucatiSS]

Just wanted to say hello from my new shop here in So. California. I am new to this forum, however not new to forums in general. I am a moderator on a Chevy SUV forum.

I have recently moved here from IL. where I had the luxury of having a 1/2 basement available for my woodshop. As many know that live out here we have no basements so I make do with part of my garage. When I moved I made sure to bring anything and everything that I needed for pen making which is my real love. ( shhhhhh dont tell my wife, please :foot-in-mouth

I thought I was on the intermediate level until I started viewing some of the pics here. All I can say is " I am not worthy" :redface:

So I will just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. I am sure I will ask my fair share of questions, and I will try to help where ever I can.

Thanking everyone in advance.

 

[CaptG]

Hi Bill, welcome from Michigan. And yes, I know that humbling feeling you get looking at some of the works of art here. This is a great place to learn and there are so many willing to help.

 

[Wild Turkey]

Welcome to the IAP Bill. I too am humbled having never turned a pen until after I joined. To date have probably made over 300 different pens and only about 30 or so I feel even come close to what the masters can do standing on their head, with one broken arm, did I throw in and that is with the lights off in their shop!!!!!

 

[dalemcginnis]

Welcome to the group and check out the local chapter forum. The greater LA and Inland Empire is planning a get together on May 16, so you will have a chance to meet some of the local turners in person.

 

[ngeb528]

Hi, welcome to the forum. You'll find out more info than you believe around here. Ask any questions you wish, someone will have an answer for you.

Have fun.

 

[leehljp]

Welcome Bill. Pen making is fascinating! Enjoy it and post some picts.

Below is a link to a PDF (file on this site) that gives a general overview of many aspects of pen turning as it relates to tool, methods, pens and finishes. You have been making pens for a while, so most, if not all, it will be familiar to you. I usually post this to all new members in case it can help in some way.

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

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

Welcome from Sunny St. Cloud, Fla. Home of beautiful Florida wood.

 

[Manny]

Hey I'm close to you Rancho Cucamonga..... yes I said Rancho Cucamonga!

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Welcome from the right coast

 

[markgum]

Welcome From NOR CAL.

 

[DucatiSS]

Welcome Bill. Pen making is fascinating! Enjoy it and post some picts.

Below is a link to a PDF (file on this site) that gives a general overview of many aspects of pen turning as it relates to tool, methods, pens and finishes. You have been making pens for a while, so most, if not all, it will be familiar to you. I usually post this to all new members in case it can help in some way.

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

Thank you. As you said, most of the info I know but I am always thirsty for knowledge and I will never say I know it all.

Welcome to the group and check out the local chapter forum. The greater LA and Inland Empire is planning a get together on May 16, so you will have a chance to meet some of the local turners in person.

I may just do that, thanks

Hey I'm close to you Rancho Cucamonga..... yes I said Rancho Cucamonga!

Ever since I moved here I loved telling friends back home that we went shopping in Rancho Cucamonga... :biggrin:

 

[Manny]

Thank you. As you said, most of the info I know but I am always thirsty for knowledge and I will never say I know it all.



I may just do that, thanks



Ever since I moved here I loved telling friends back home that we went shopping in Rancho Cucamonga... :biggrin:

Victoria Gardens rocks!

 

[Ligget]

Welcome from Scotland Bill!

 

[mitchm]

Bill, welcome to the IAP from sunny South Africa!!

 

[rherrell]

Welcome Bill!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Bill.