New Guy from So. Cal

[timcbs]

Hi Everyone,

I am new to woodworking, for about the last 6 months, one day when I was at Rocklers the guy said why don't you try making a pen, so I made one on my drill press and after making my first pen about 1 month ago I was hooked. Bought a mini lathe and have had so much fun every day.

Here is one of the pens I made this week, Cambridge Hybrid, Sterling Silver with Gold, Cancun Pen Blank, both came from Beartoothwoods.com, and the finish is 6 coats of Flexible CA and polished with Micro Mesh.

I joined this group so I could take my pen making to the next level, yesterday I made my first Segmented Pen it was quite challenging. I am looking forward to many years of pen making.

Tim

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Welcome and nice pens!

Robin

 

[timcbs]

It is only one pen just front and back and Thanks. Tim

 

[johnnycnc]

Welcome to the group, Tim!
Nice looking work, we love pictures.

 

[wdcav1952]

Wow!, welcome aboard.

 

[dalemcginnis]

Welcome to the group. Check out the Chapter forum for the "So Cal" chapter. We're meeting in Tustin on 11/14 and would love to have you join us.

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

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

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Welcome from Maine............

 

[broitblat]

Welcome, Tim.

Nice work -- I look forward to seeing more.

-Barry

 

[timcbs]

Thanks, I am working on about 15 right now.... Tim

 

[CSue]

Great looking pens, Tim. Welcome from another in So. Cal.

Below are links to two threads/articles that have lots of information on pen turning. The first one is a very basic overview of the many aspects of getting into turning pens.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42446

The second link has postings by different pen turners and what they wish they had known earlier:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654


Here is another link - a PDF on the acronyms used here. I am sure you know many but this will help with those you don't.

http://content.penturners.org/articl...9/Acronyms.pdf

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the IAP Tim, lovely pen!

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[Rollerbob]

Timothy, welcome aboard!! I too would encourage you to take a look at the So Cal chapter forum.

 

[WriteRev]

Tim,

Welcome from Lake Forest.

Steve

 

[Daniel]

Welcome Tim, great pen. I also recommend looking up your local group. it is nice to have some in the flesh companionship at times.

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Tim.

 

[hilltopper46]

Welcome, from Wisconsin.

 

[timcbs]

Hi,
Thanks for the info, I am looking for anything to help me with Segmented Pen.

Tim

 

[leehljp]

Welcome Tim!

Just starting off and doing that good? That is kinda like being born already talking and walking! Great pens!

Keep posting and join in the fun here!

 

[timcbs]

Thanks for the props, I have always been good at making things and thought I would take up Woodworking so that when I retire next year in November I will have something to do and keep busy and out of trouble.