Thanks Jeff for the welcome to IAP. I have been reading articles from members of the guild and trying to improve my skills. I know I have found the right place for the help I need. Thanks again and happy turning.
Welcome. I gotta say that I'm a little envious that I don't live less than an hour away from Craft Supply. If I did, I'd probably be in more trouble with the Mrs. though... I'd always find an excuse to just drive down and pick something up.
Welcome Brian, from far west Kentucky, to the addiction, sometimes referred to as the vortex. You mention that you have read some of the site, 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.
Charles