Hi I'm Jeff from northern Virginia

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jschoolcraft

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Just getting into the hobby. I picked up a Jet 1221vs and have been having fun turning some pens (mostly slim lines) and keychains. Time to branch out into different pen kits. Here's my most recent keychain, first time turning resin.

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NJturner said:
Welcome Jeff! You will find a lot of good assistance here. Living where you do, there are also a couple good AAW local chapters in VA that might help with turning in general, but there is a very good pen turning focused event in Manassas, VA coming up in March. Check it out here https://midatlanticexpo.org/

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I've been to MATE twice and I'm secretary/web for Capital Area Woodturners. Thanks for the tips though!
 
jschoolcraft said:
It's really good. First year (2023) for me I was there as an attendee. Last year we had a both for CAW (Capital Area Woodturners) and I spent most of my time there. Thinking I'll early bird register this time.
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I'm going to early bird and vip. I got my room the day i saw the date for it, but I need a handicap room so I wasn't taking chances.
 
GFHWoodWerks said:
I'm going to early bird and vip. I got my room the day i saw the date for it, but I need a handicap room so I wasn't taking chances.
jschoolcraft said:
It's really good. First year (2023) for me I was there as an attendee. Last year we had a both for CAW (Capital Area Woodturners) and I spent most of my time there. Thinking I'll early bird register this time.
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I am attending for my first time this coming year and am looking forward to it. Chicago was a bit too far for me to attend the other big penturning event, but MATE is within driving distance, so going!
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jschoolcraft said:
Just getting into the hobby. I picked up a Jet 1221vs and have been having fun turning some pens (mostly slim lines) and keychains. Time to branch out into different pen kits. Here's my most recent keychain, first time turning resin.

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Jeff - my wife makes these and sells them as a personal urn. People like the personal urn, so they can keep ashes of family member with them at all times. What part of Norther Virginia are you located in? I grew up in Springfield and worked for the Fairfax County Fire Department until my retirement in 2007. Are you interested in turning ink pens? My wife and I have a nonprofit called Pens for First Responders. We provided 22 pens to the graduates of the 170th recruit school for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, which graduated yesterday. I've attached a picture of the recruits hold their pens. Feel free to contact me at 303-495-4660 or fcfrd10@gmail.com. Dave Brooks
 

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