Another Newbie

[pfarrow032]

Hi name is Pete, have been woodworking and pen making for about ten years for fun and freinds. Recently got hooked on the idea of making from scratch. So after lots of research a few purchases and some great help and advice from Charlie - Newlondon88 I made my first casting. Attached pic is variagted gold leaf cast in clear PR.

 

[NewLondon88]

Damn!

Hey .. that's right .. I TAUGHT HIM EVERYTHING HE KNOWS!! :tongue:

That really looks cool.. What gives it all the different colors? It's a good
match to that kit, since there's so many metals going on..

 

[pfarrow032]

Hi Charlie,

it comes in about six colors found it at the local micheals, the one in pic is variagted green gold leaf have a couple of the red ones sitting in the molds as I type.

"the pen is mightier than the sword, as long as the sword is very short and the pen is very sharp" - Terry Pratchett-

 

[hunter-27]

Nice work :RockOn:, now get Charlie to explain the PITH exchabge to you and get you entered. :biggrin:

 

[leehljp]

Wow Peter! Talking about starting off at the top in casting! You did it! Watch out for Charlie! :biggrin:

You don't need the below information at all, especially with Charlie around, but I didn't want to leave you out of the greetings that go to all others as they join.

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. While confusing to new turners, it sure helps abbreviate a lot of repetitive typing.
http://content.penturners.org/articles/2009/Acronyms.pdf
Above Link Corrected!

 

[Rollerbob]

Peter, I believe you did that PR proud.:wink: Welcome from another Texan!! :cowboy: You must be careful giving Charlie credit, oft times he wants to use it against us!!:biggrin:

 

[NewLondon88]

You must be careful giving Charlie credit, oft times he wants to use it against us!!:biggrin:

Too late! :biggrin:

I think I need a bigger hat..

 

[CSue]

Thats a stunning opener, Peter!

Welcome from sunny southern California. Can't wait to see how the red ones turn out. Beautiful work!

(Charlie, most TEACHERS I know are a bit more humble:rotfl:.)

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Pete, awesome pen.

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

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

 

[NewLondon88]

(Charlie, most TEACHERS I know are a bit more humble:rotfl:.)

LOL .. but it's HARD to be humble when you're all this.. :tongue:

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Welcome and nice pen, look forward to seeing more of your work

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Welcome and nice pen!

Robin

 

[Ligget]

Welcome Pete, that is one beautiful pen, it`s no wonder as you had a great teacher!

 

[Cindylee]

Hello Pete. Nice to meet you. Nice job on the casting!

 

[el_d]

LOL .. but it's HARD to be humble when you're all this.. :tongue:

Nice Job Pete, Looks like the student may surpass the teacher.:biggrin:

You can stop Strutting around like Rick Flair now Charlie.:wink: WOOOW!!!