Greetings from Merry Maryland

[satchm0h]

Hello forum!
My lovely wife gifted me a JET 12/21 midi-lathe for Christmas. I'm exploring spindles, bowls, and of course pens. I began assembling pen supplies and starter kits and watching lots and lots of YouTube videos. I'm now a few pens in and am really enjoying it. I look forward to learning a lot from this community!

Cheers!
Ted Bedwell
Frederick, MD

Here are my efforts so far in the order I made them:

Gatsby B&W Ebony, Olive (CA Finish)

Exotic Blanks Cigar in Bospherous Blue Acrylic
Gatsby in Wenge (CA Finish)

Exec Magnetic in Bospherous Blue
EB Cigar in Purple Rain

All wood blanks from Frederick Lumber in Frederick MD
All acrylic blanks from exoticblanks.com

 

[Alan Morrison]

Great start, Ted. You are off and running, and welcome to the forum.

Alan

 

[montmill]

Very nice work. You're wife did a good thing. Looks like you'll have a nice supply of wood too. Welcome aboard, great folks here.

 

[tomtedesco]

Welcome from Colorado, nice work.

 

[egnald]

Hi Ted and Greetings from Nebraska.

Welcome to the IAP community. It looks like you are off to a great start. Very nice looking pens. I see you have made a couple of Cigar style (one of my very most favorite kit styles). If you haven't had a chance yet, you should check out the Cigar Pen Improving the Fit video by Ed from Exotic Blanks. Link: Cigar Pen Improvement.

I hope to see more of your work in the future and once again, welcome to the IAP community. - Dave (egnald)

 

[CjG78]

Hello forum!
My lovely wife gifted me a JET 12/21 midi-lathe for Christmas. I'm exploring spindles, bowls, and of course pens. I began assembling pen supplies and starter kits and watching lots and lots of YouTube videos. I'm now a few pens in and am really enjoying it. I look forward to learning a lot from this community!

Cheers!
Ted Bedwell
Frederick, MD

Here are my efforts so far in the order I made them:
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Gatsby B&W Ebony, Olive (CA Finish)
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Exotic Blanks Cigar in Bospherous Blue Acrylic
Gatsby in Wenge (CA Finish)
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Exec Magnetic in Bospherous Blue
EB Cigar in Purple Rain

All wood blanks from Frederick Lumber in Frederick MD
All acrylic blanks from exoticblanks.com

Awesome start, they are clean and well made!!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Ted. Great looking pens.

 

[Edgar]

Welcome from Texas, Ted. Very nice pens!

 

[TDahl]

Welcome from California. Great looking pens. Can't wait to see more.

 

[Charlie_W]

Welcome from Northern Virginia!

Now, check out Mid Maryland Wood Turners Club…MMWTC. We meet monthly in Frederick. Details on their website.

 

[satchm0h]

Welcome from Northern Virginia!

Now, check out Mid Maryland Wood Turners Club…MMWTC. We meet monthly in Frederick. Details on their website.

Thanks for the pointer Charlie. I'm definitely interested in joining the group!

 

[Woodchipper]

Welcome from SE TN. You're off and running! Nice pens and great finish.

 

[Wayne]

Hello and Welcome to our home. We have many ideas and Downloadable PDF tutorials for your review.

Here's an Introductory Document for Reference.

Welcome Quick Start Reference for New Members

This is a good Quick Start document for new members. It offer many links. Click on the image below to begin download of PDF. Author: Wayne Racinowski

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Take a look at our "General Announcements" on the Home Page.

International Association of Penturners

International Association of Penturners

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Here is a direct link to the Library of Tutorials Menu.

IAP Library Menu of Tutorials (Last Update 4-3-2024)

IAP Library Menu of Tutorials (Last Update 4-3-2024) Search All Current Library Resources View Latest Additions - Last 6 Months CATEGORIES

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Here's a list of World Wide Pen Suppliers.

World Wide Pen Suppliers - Revised 3-23-2024

Please notify Library Manager of Additional Suppliers. This is a Revision to World Wide Pen Suppliers List - Revised 3-23-2024 Click on the image below to begin download of PDF. IAP Supplier Poll...

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Let me know if you find any others.

Have Fun!

 

[the_Doctor]

Welcome. Nice work Ted

 

[Sataro]

Welcome from Corsicana, TX! Looks like your off to a good start on those pens. All look great!

 

[Woodchipper]

Welcome.