Are old coots allowed back?

[redfishsc]

Been inactive with woodturning for about 13 years due to usual life circumstances. Thankfully I never got rid of my equipment.

Been dusting it off. My oldest boy is now 15 and learning how to turn. I've made nearly a dozen bowls lately but got a lot of work to do to get the pen shop up and running.

I still have about 50 unused pen kits so I'm not about to run out of projects, the real challenge is going to be getting the bushings all sorted out lol.

 

[leehljp]

Welcome back Matt. You have been gone too long, but certainly not forgotten! Things have changed quite a bit - too many new pen styles and bushings to keep up with! But the fun is still in making pens!

 

[Curly]

You are just going to blend in with the rest of us old coots so welcome back.

There is an IAP Bushing and Tube app for about a buck that will help you with the sorting of your bushings.

 

[jeff]

Welcome back, Matt.

 

[Woodchipper]

Welcome back and great that your son is interested in turning. Could you post some of the pens that you finish?

 

[Jim15]

Welcome back.

 

[its_virgil]

Welcome back. Lots of new and excellent info has been added to the library during your absence.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[redfishsc]

Welcome back Matt. You have been gone too long, but certainly not forgotten! Things have changed quite a bit - too many new pen styles and bushings to keep up with! But the fun is still in making pens!

Good to see you still here good friend!

 

[redfishsc]

Welcome back and great that your son is interested in turning. Could you post some of the pens that you finish?

I do have some pics of old pens I did still in my album. A couple of those are sitting on my desk right now still in use.

 

[redfishsc]

You are just going to blend in with the rest of us old coots so welcome back.

There is an IAP Bushing and Tube app for about a buck that will help you with the sorting of your bushings.

Getting that app right now lol, thank you for posting that!

 

[hewunch]

Glad you're back! Nice to see familiar friends along with the new ones!

 

[Smokey S]

Welcome back you old Coot, from another old Coot! ……..Smokey

 

[sorcerertd]

Welcome back!

 

[gimpy]

Welcome back Matt

 

[Burnpile]

Welcome back, Matt. I'm sure you'll enjoy sharing turning with your son. My grandkids have enjoyed making pens for their parents and teachers. When I first started turning pens I thought I had all the drill bits I'd ever need…wrong!

 

[TDahl]

Welcome back.

 

[howsitwork]

Welcome

didn't know you the first time so Hello !

Suggest you treat yourself to a small thimble micrometer to make sizing bushings etc easier. vernier calipers are ok but easy to lose measurement.

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