Bob38
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I have been looking at some of your photo section. I hope to learn how to make some of the pens I have seen.
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wolf creek knives
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Welcome to IAP
No time like the present to jump in. Three years, or so, ago I had the same idea and it's turned out pretty good. Ask away, you'll get some great advice here.
No time like the present to jump in. Three years, or so, ago I had the same idea and it's turned out pretty good. Ask away, you'll get some great advice here.
studioseven
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Bob,
Welcome to the IAP. There are some very talented and creative pen turners here. They never cease to amaze me.
Seven
Welcome to the IAP. There are some very talented and creative pen turners here. They never cease to amaze me.
Seven
leehljp
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If you want to shorten the learning curve, practice, practice, practice.
I made 3 or 4 pens and knew I didn't know how to do a decent job. I took a 2x4 about 2 ft long and made a bunch of pen blanks out of it. I had ordered a bunch of tubes (didn't cost that much). My objective was not a pen or pens, but to learn and get the feel of the turning tool, turning to size, sanding and finishing. I practiced on one aspect at a time. An hour or two turning, an hour or so sanding, and much time of apply and sanding finish. My purpose was to get the feel and experience of each step, not a final pen. There was a remarkable difference between the first 3 or 4 pens versus the next ones. I think the two greatest things that came out of it was the "feel" of the tool as it cut and the finish - what to recognize in applying and sanding the finish to a smooth shine. (but I don't sand much anymore, rather turn it smooth with my tools.)
I made 3 or 4 pens and knew I didn't know how to do a decent job. I took a 2x4 about 2 ft long and made a bunch of pen blanks out of it. I had ordered a bunch of tubes (didn't cost that much). My objective was not a pen or pens, but to learn and get the feel of the turning tool, turning to size, sanding and finishing. I practiced on one aspect at a time. An hour or two turning, an hour or so sanding, and much time of apply and sanding finish. My purpose was to get the feel and experience of each step, not a final pen. There was a remarkable difference between the first 3 or 4 pens versus the next ones. I think the two greatest things that came out of it was the "feel" of the tool as it cut and the finish - what to recognize in applying and sanding the finish to a smooth shine. (but I don't sand much anymore, rather turn it smooth with my tools.)
Jim15
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Welcome Bob.
tomtedesco
Member
Welcome, grew up in Torrington.
jttheclockman
Member
Welcome aboard. Hope you stick around and jump into the fray.
Alan Morrison
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Welcome to the forum, Bob.
Alan
Alan
LeahPowell
Member
Welcome to the forum.By the way, I'm also a beginner. I'm 22 years old and live in Missouri.
randyrls
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Welcome! Be sure to check out the Library. It contains a wealth of knowledge!
Mike P
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Welcome - I'm up in Hartford! I'm just starting out myself and this site has already been so helpful!
Madman1978
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Welcome to IAP
I am north of you in Mass
I am north of you in Mass