Newbie from South Florida

[JRKirsch]

Well, a few months into this pen making addiction has had me distracted to say the least ( thinking of new things to glue together and how to do it so it doesn't blow out) and with questions whether I enjoy turning wood, PR, or horn better. They are all great, each having their challenges. Thanks to all for their informative postings, pictures, and ideas. I am now building an air conditioned shop in my garage so that I can turn pens in the hot Florida summer. I have made around 2 dozen pens and finally feel like I can post a couple. Thank you for your constructive or destructive critisism. JR

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Welcome to the vortex, seems your ff to a good start.

 

[scotirish]

Welcome! Is this your first meeting? We usually start out by saying our name then admitting that we are pen turners. Just kidding! :biggrin::biggrin: It is always to have new members.
Ron

 

[johncrane]

Welcome to IAP JR! Also your pens good

 

[Brooks803]

All 3 look great. Personally I like the 2nd one best. What materials did you use in each pen? What type of finish did you use?

Keep em coming! Welcome to IAP :biggrin:

 

[Super Dave]

Welcome to our addiction.

Dave

 

[ToddMR]

I like the 2nd one best too. I think it looks really sleek. Nicely done and welcome to the site. Hope to see more from you.

 

[Dalecamino]

You are well on your way sir. Let's see you at the next local chapter meeting and, please bring your pens with you. Nice work.

 

[TungOilTim]

Greetings from Central Florida! The middle pen looks especially nice.

 

[Hubert H]

Glad to have you on board. The pens look really good. Real good newbie. HWH

 

[Tanner]

You're off to a great start! Your pens look awesome!

 

[JRKirsch]

All 3 look great. Personally I like the 2nd one best. What materials did you use in each pen? What type of finish did you use?

Keep em coming! Welcome to IAP :biggrin:

The top pen in red palm with a CA finish.
Second is black lucite woth no finish. Sat in front of a buffing wheel for a while.
Third is buffalo horn lower tube with segmented buffalo horn/ spalted birch upper. CA finish on upper only.
Thanks for looking.

 

[Jim15]

Welcome JR. Good looking pens.

 

[Florida Marine]

Where in So Fla?

I am a resident of Boynton Beach, haven't lived there in 7 years, but its home I guess.

Welcome aboard.

 

[joeatact]

Nicely Done.

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

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

 

[JRKirsch]

Where in So Fla?

I am a resident of Boynton Beach, haven't lived there in 7 years, but its home I guess.

Welcome aboard.

I live in Coral Springs and my office is in Boca Raton. Hot and rainy as usual. Your missing much.

 

[Florida Marine]

Where in So Fla?

I am a resident of Boynton Beach, haven't lived there in 7 years, but its home I guess.

Welcome aboard.

I live in Coral Springs and my office is in Boca Raton. Hot and rainy as usual. Your missing much.

Both my kids were born in Boca, used to dive out of there a lot.

Do miss Boca from time to time! Some of the best looking women in the world hang out there!