Thrown together setup to show thanks to BSea

GrantH · Nov 14, 2011

As many of you know, I have recently joined the forum and asked about what equipment and such that I need. I came with a list and a lot of you helped me figure what to order, and what not to order. I plan on placing that order this week.

Member BSea sent me quite a lot of stuff, some of which was a surprise. He mentioned he was going to send some pen kits to me so that I could get started. He didn't mention the wood and acrylic blanks! I'm super excited now. Here is everything (sans the pen kits) that I received today.

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MarkD · Nov 14, 2011

Very nice! That will help get you started!

Justturnin · Nov 14, 2011

I tell you what, that was a great score. there are some awesome people on this site that want you to suceed in a serious way. I have benifited from this generocity as well and one day when my stash is a little nicer I will sure be paying it forward.

GrantH · Nov 14, 2011

My dad says there is tons of sweet gum, oak, maple, and couple other species that they have too much of on their hunting camp's land. I plan on grabbing some and making something of it. Once cut down it will be shared. Just gotta get started turning and then I will be sourcing more and more wood.

Thanks again BSea!

Andrew_K99 · Nov 14, 2011

Penturners (and woodworkers alike) never cease to amaze me in their generosity.

Kudos to you BSea!! Enjoy Grant.

AK

GrantH · Nov 14, 2011

The first two acrylics remind me of my old bowling balls when I played through highschool. I'll have to keep those around for myself I believe.

BSea · Nov 14, 2011

Glad you liked everything Grant. The last 2 blanks are my own creation. They will surprise you once you get into them.

My wife was thrilled to see a box go out rather than come in.

GrantH · Nov 14, 2011

My brother called dibs one the first one. He's hoping the two parallel lines go deep enough to stay. We're all getting excited over here.

tim self · Nov 14, 2011

Grats on the score but gotta say right off, YOU SUCK. Your pics are too good for a beginner turner. Use your phone to make us feel better. And welcome BTW.

GrantH · Nov 14, 2011

tim self said:
Grats on the score but gotta say right off, YOU SUCK. Your pics are too good for a beginner turner. Use your phone to make us feel better. And welcome BTW.

That's another small hobby of mine. I'm using a Canon T1i I got for Christmas last year. These were taken with the 18-55 kit lens as I had to hold one of the lights by hand. Once I find a way to use both bigger bulbs in clip stands or something i'll take a few with the 55-250 lens. Glad you like the pics, I can't stand looking at low quality pics when trying to see details!