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RustySplinters

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I suppose I should introduce myself! My name's Michael; I'm probably one of the younger people within the community -- 16 years :rolleyes:. I started turning pens (took a class) about a year ago and only piddled around doing so with the stuff my dad had bought. I only just got serious about turning about 2 months ago and have been having a blast ever since.

Im looking into materials other than just acrylic and wood, and am finally getting away from just the slimline pens.
Having fun so far,
Michael
 
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Welcome, Michael, from far west Kentucky, to the addiction, sometimes referred to as the vortex. Be sure to give the library a good bit of time. The link is at the top of the page. You will find an article called Library Index. This covers tutorials on about anything pen making you can think of. You will also notice that there are articles listed by year. Much good info there as well. When these fail to answer your questions, by all means post it here. I have never seen one go unanswered very long. You might also want to give this thread a good look. It has some very good info for the beginning pen turner; http://content.penturners.org/articles/2009/Getting_started_in_penturning.pdf. Grab some wood, make some shavings and have fun all the while being safe.
Charles
 
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Hey, just up the road from you in Stafford. I get down there to the Woodcraft from time to time.

Congrats on starting young...can't get my kids interested in the woodshop all that much yet.
 
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Michael,
Welcome!! There is a pen turning group that meets the second Thursday of each month at WoodCraft in Richmond. Don't know what is scheduled for June, but you should check it out.
Bill Sampson, Richmond
 
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Welcome from soggy Southern Indiana! Hope you enjoy the site. May you have many good turns to come!
 
RustySplinters

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Bill Sampson said:
Michael,
Welcome!! There is a pen turning group that meets the second Thursday of each month at WoodCraft in Richmond. Don't know what is scheduled for June, but you should check it out.
Bill Sampson, Richmond
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I've been wanting to come to one when I can! I think both my dad and I will be headng to June's though. Hopefully!
Thanks Bill!
 
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