Hello from Jasper , IN

[Retiredleo]

Morning

I am totally new to the craft and group. Appreciate the membership approval and look forward to learning as much as possible. As a retired cop and corporate executive pen turning only hit my radar screen during the past week.....A close friend helped me turn my very first pen and I immediately fell for the hobby...We are located in Jasper, IN; natives of Hershey, PA.

As a "newbie", I am starting from scratch in terms of needed equipment, supplies, etc. My shop footprint is very limited, so portability of equipment and ease of use are critical factors. Would appreciate any beginner equipment-supply lists, sourcing recommendations, classes, reference materials, etc., etc. anyone can share and/or point me too...

Regards and stay safe

 

[Twist&Click]

Welcome from Missouri! You just joined the best forum on the web.

 

[MikeG]

Welcome Ron!

 

[Woodchipper]

Welcome to IAP. Ask questions as there are a bunch of folks who are most willing to help.
Retired? Like me, you will wonder when you had time to work.

 

[NJturner]

Welcome from NJ - I work in a very tight space as well and my only suggestion is keep organized right from the beginning and put everything you can on wheels! A nice midi lathe, a few good tools, and some time will get you rolling. Ask away!

Kevin

 

[howsitwork]

Welcome Ron

I recommend getting in touch with the american wood turners association https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Woodturner/AAW-Main-Homepage.aspx

they are bound to have a chapter / group nearby and they are usually ( as most Americans I have met are ) very friendly and welcoming. You will get advice, possibly hands on guidance and a source of local supplies / tools

Enjoy the journey and the results, and above all HAVE FUN

Oh and photos on this site never go amis either

 

[sorcerertd]

Welcome from NC!

As a "newbie", I am starting from scratch in terms of needed equipment, supplies, etc. My shop footprint is very limited, so portability of equipment and ease of use are critical factors. Would appreciate any beginner equipment-supply lists, sourcing recommendations, classes, reference materials, etc., etc. anyone can share and/or point me too...

Definitely start here! This is the shared wealth of what we wish we had not wasted money on.

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Ron.

 

[Alan Morrison]

Welcome to the forum, Ron.

 

[d_bondi]

Welcome from Utah!

 

[egnald]

Greetings from Nebraska and welcome to the IAP community. - Dave

 

[MRDucks2]

Welcome aboard from Bristow, Indiana! Once my shop is built, and I have my stuff out of storage in Ferdinand, I will give you a holler!

 

[jttheclockman]

Welcome. I suggest you check the library out here and hopefully this link works, and scroll down to Penturning101. There is a bunch of articles that pertain to beginners starting out. Such as tools needed. Materials that can be used and much more. Guess that did not work. Anyway until I can get a link to work you can always go to resources and click on library articles.

https://www.penturners.org/resources/minimum-basics-you-need-to-get-started-with-penturning.485/