Janet Hobbs
Member
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2013
- Messages
- 1
Greetings All,
I just joined IAP and have enjoyed reading the forum, looking at the pictures, and gaining new information. I have turned wood for about 5 years, but it has been an off and on again hobby, since my job requirements often got in the way. Now that I am retired, I have enjoyed returning to the best hobby I have ever had. Penturning is a definite part of it and I am grateful to have found the IAP.
I have 2 questions. Don't know if this is the place to ask them, but here they are.
1. I have recently tried turning acrylic blanks and the odor from this material makes me wonder about the types of precautions that may be necessary to avoid inhaling these fumes. I would appreciate any advice or comments. I do wear a mask and a face shield.
2. A friend of mine just started turning and began with bowls and pens. He uses CA glue as a finish on his pens and it does make a great looking finish. Is the a good finish for pens.
Thank you all for maintaining such an active website. I look forward to learning more from everyone and hopefully contributing as my skill level develops.
Janet
I just joined IAP and have enjoyed reading the forum, looking at the pictures, and gaining new information. I have turned wood for about 5 years, but it has been an off and on again hobby, since my job requirements often got in the way. Now that I am retired, I have enjoyed returning to the best hobby I have ever had. Penturning is a definite part of it and I am grateful to have found the IAP.
I have 2 questions. Don't know if this is the place to ask them, but here they are.
1. I have recently tried turning acrylic blanks and the odor from this material makes me wonder about the types of precautions that may be necessary to avoid inhaling these fumes. I would appreciate any advice or comments. I do wear a mask and a face shield.
2. A friend of mine just started turning and began with bowls and pens. He uses CA glue as a finish on his pens and it does make a great looking finish. Is the a good finish for pens.
Thank you all for maintaining such an active website. I look forward to learning more from everyone and hopefully contributing as my skill level develops.
Janet