Hello From Florida

[Damper]

I really joined a few months ago, but I have been enjoying my new pen hobby so much that I forgot about this sight. Now I have learned quite a bit with the help of the internet and trial and error. I now do have a lot of question, Such as which is the best finish to use if you want a really nice gloss. Or is it possible to put a nice inlay on a pen, something simple? there are others but They will just have to wait for a while.

 

[mredburn]

Welcome from SW Florida. THe best finish is the one you can apply time after time. ITs possible to achieve high gloss finishes using Poly, lacquers, Or CA (superglue) Everyone has their own favorite. Use the search function for celtic knots, inlays and segmentation. Post some pictures of your work.
Mike

 

[renowb]

Welcome from Texas Luis! There is a lot of info on this site. Read some info on how to do a ca finish. That's a finish that shines!

 

[Damper]

Thank you M redburn and renowb I tried to use the search button in here and got nothing. But that is par for me since I have a very estranged relationship with computers LOL

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

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

 

[CSue]

Welcome from southern Calilfornia. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your work.

I'm putting a few links in here for reference –
This link has postings by different pen turners on what they wish they had known earlier:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654

This link tells of some "out of the box" tools/aids for pen turners http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=66178

This one is a PDF on the acronyms used here. I am sure you know many but this will help with those you don't. http://content.penturners.org/articl...9/Acronyms.pdf

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[Fred]

Greetings, Luis, and Welcome to the Forum. :biggrin:

 

[Ligget]

Welcome from Scotland!

 

[Dudley Young]

Welcome from Sebastian, Fl.

 

[TurnerJohn74]

Welcome from Northern Michigan. I know you will love it here, I have met a lot of good and knowledgeable people here. I,m a newbie myself and just love the site.

John

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Luis.

 

[bruce119]

Welcome Luis what part of Florida are you from. I am in Holiday just North of Tampa.

Tons of info here plenty of good folks to help you out. And don't forget the classifieds section lots of great deals and a lot of one of a kind items.

Again welcome to our community.

Bruce

 

[Mark]

Welcome from PA. Enjoy the site..

 

[Lenny]

Thank you M redburn and renowb I tried to use the search button in here and got nothing. But that is par for me since I have a very estranged relationship with computers LOL

If you have trouble searching this site you might want to try the Google toolbar and use it's "search only on the current web site" option. It has worked better for me on occasion.

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Welcome!

Robin

 

[patsikes]

Welcome to IAP. I am in St Pete...