Hello from Acworth, GA

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pfbarney

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Greetings everyone. I just joined a few days ago and have really enjoyed looking through all the different forums and the Library. Tons of good information for a new pen turner like myself. I was led here by omb76 after running into him at Rockler. Thanks Dave!

I just started turning since Christmas so I am brand new to it, but I have really been enjoying it. I've picked up tools and accessories from all of the local wood working shops; Excelsior lathe from Rockler, chucks from Woodcraft, turning tools from Peachtree Woodworking and even a turning class with Hal Simmons down at Highland. I've seen it said on here several times that it is a black hole that sucks you in and I have to agree.

The picture is the pen and pencil set I carry at work. It's not the first pens I made, but they appeal to me the most of what I've done so far.

Turning and Learning,
Paul
 

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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.

Gary, I'm hoping to make the meeting in March. I know it's the same weekend as the Wood Show and some friends and I were planning to go, so I'll have to see how it works out. I'm hoping to do both.
 
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Welcome Paul, from far west Kentucky, to the addiction, sometimes referred to as the vortex. When you have a question, 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
 
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