lphoto
Member
Hello everyone -
I am a new turner located in the northeastern corner of Mississippi. I was first exposed to wood turning when my parents gave me a Mattel wood worker kit in the first or second grade, which has been a little over 50 years ago. I remember my dad helping me turn a small baseball bat (4-5 inches long) using the kit. I've been hooked ever since but haven't touched a lathe again until about 3-4 months ago, when a local woodworker invited me over to his shop. I was hooked.
I'm currently buying everything I need to get going with pen turning including some blanks and kits as well as tools, etc. Basically, I"m doing things backwards since the lathe will be the last thing I get. I'm picking up a Jet 1221VS in early March.
I decided to start with pens because I've always loved the look and feel of a quality writing instrument and the cost seemed to be more to my liking until I can get deeper involved in it.
Lowry
I am a new turner located in the northeastern corner of Mississippi. I was first exposed to wood turning when my parents gave me a Mattel wood worker kit in the first or second grade, which has been a little over 50 years ago. I remember my dad helping me turn a small baseball bat (4-5 inches long) using the kit. I've been hooked ever since but haven't touched a lathe again until about 3-4 months ago, when a local woodworker invited me over to his shop. I was hooked.
I'm currently buying everything I need to get going with pen turning including some blanks and kits as well as tools, etc. Basically, I"m doing things backwards since the lathe will be the last thing I get. I'm picking up a Jet 1221VS in early March.
I decided to start with pens because I've always loved the look and feel of a quality writing instrument and the cost seemed to be more to my liking until I can get deeper involved in it.
Lowry