Blacksmith turned pen turner

[triw51]

Howdy from Arizona: My name is William and I picked up a metal lathe about 6 weeks ago with the intent of making damascus pens. I figured I would learn the basics by turning some wood pens and have fallen in love with the hobby. Haven't progressed to damascus yet but have not given up on it. So far I have made about 40 pens gave a few a way and sold a few.

 

[nsfr1206]

Welcome!

 

[renowb]

Welcome William, from Texas!

 

[David M]

welcome from southwest virginia
David

 

[ctubbs]

Welcome William, from far west Kentucky, to the addiction, sometimes referred to as the vortex. Be sure to give the library a good bit of time. The link is at the top of the page. You will find an article called Library Index. This covers tutorials on about anything pen making you can think of. You will also notice that there are articles listed by year. Much good info there as well. When these fail to answer your questions, by all means post it here. I have never seen one go unanswered very long. You might also want to give this thread a good look. It has some very good info for the beginning pen turner; http://content.penturners.org/library/general_reference/Getting_started_in_pen_turning.pdf. Grab some wood, make some shavings and have fun all the while being safe.
Have a look at the series of videos ed4copies has just posted showing how to complete a pen from drill to finish.

Charles

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

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

 

[ironman123]

Welcome William. From Central Texas

Ray

 

[hehndc]

Welcome William:

With your metal working back ground, and a metal lathe, I'm sure I will see some great pens from you.

Steve

 

[hilltopper46]

Welcome, William, from Wisconsin.

 

[glycerine]

Welcome from Virginia!

 

[thewishman]

Welcome! It is easy to get hooked on pens, as you have discovered.

 

[Haynie]

Hello from Page

 

[CaptG]

Welcome from south west Michigan.

 

[seamus7227]

welcome from wichita falls,tx!

 

[el_d]

WElcome from Lockhart,

Another texan.....

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[hewunch]

Great to have you on board! So you still have a forge?

 

[watchman7]

Welcome! Enjoy the ride.

 

[PSU1980]

Welcome from south central PA.

 

[Marker]

Welcome from north western Pa.

 

[SDB777]

Welcome aboard.

Scott

 

[BSea]

WOW, 40 pens in 6 weeks!!! According to my cyferin, that's about 1 a day. I think my record is 15 in a month. BTW, we love pictures. So show us some of your masterpieces.

 

[WillieD]

Welcome! I hope you'll share some pix of the Damascus pens when you make some. It is a very good idea. Of course, we'd also like to see your wood pens, too.

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

Welcome from Michigan.

 

[Ligget]

Hello from Scotland!

 

[Pens By Scott]

Welcome William, from Canada.