Greetings from Tennessee

[JohnR06]

Thought I'd stop in here and say 'Hi' before I forget. I'm a newbie... not just to the forums, but to turning of any sort. I mean, the last time I did anything was <ahem> years ago in shop class (and I'm older 'n dirt, just ask the grandkids). I took a basic wood turning (intro) class a couple weeks ago. So now I think I'm ready to try making saw dust. Figured pens was a good place to start (as well as reel seats and handles -- y'see another hobby is making fly rods) since I've been collecting fountain pens for several years. I've seen some really amazing work... some beautiful wood... and I imagine "someday" I may get good enough to not be embarrassed to show some of my work. Not just pens, but bowls, candlesticks, etc.

Now for my question... any suggestions as to some scrap material to do some turning (and where to get it)... just to practice... then I figger I'll be asking about some good blanks and kits. But I gotta practice first.

Thanks!
John

 

[SLICKYINC]

Welcome from the other side of the state. You dont need practice, just jump right in. :biggrin:

 

[Leviblue]

Welcome John. Like the previous post, just jump right in and start turning. You will get better with each turning and develop new techniques.

Kevin

 

[Richard Gibson]

Hi John from a fellow Knoxvillian. With all the storms we've had recently, just drive down the street and pick up about any kind of wood you want Like the others have said, go ahead and jump right in. It's the best way to learn I am finding out.

 

[jallan]

Welcome John, From the Great State of Texas
Jallan
www.cedarcreekcustompens.com

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

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

 

[bobjackson]

Welcome from northern Ohio.

 

[Jim15]

Welcome John.

 

[G1Pens]

Welcome.

I started less than a year ago. Bought a bunch of unknown wood blanks to learn with. Out of about 100 I still have 95 of them.

Just jump in and do it.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the IAP!

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[rkimery]

A big welcome from dang "HOT" Southern Indiana!