Hello from Southern Iowa

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Hello all!

Happy Friday to everyone!

My name is Chris, I live in Southern Iowa - about 45 min south of Des Moines. I just got into pen turning a couple weeks ago after getting back from our vacation to Branson, MO. There was a wood turner at Silver Dollar City's fall festival selling pens. I bought myself a bolt-action pen from him and then started researching what it takes to get into pen turning.

I kept thinking what wonderful Christmas gifts handmade pens would make for my wife and children! I quickly discovered PSI and ordered the 8" lathe starter kit! I have made a few slimlines so far, a faith/Hope/Love pen, and the Anvil.

It has been so much fun so far and very rewarding! Glad to have found the IAP site - I have learned a lot so far from reading and lurking here. :-)

Kind regards,
Chris
 
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Welcome Chris! Handmade pens are great gifts. You should consider going to the Midwest Penturners Gathering outside of Chicago in April. About 300 like minded people together for the weekend learning, sharing and having a blast.
Bill from Missouri.
 
Welcome from Utah, Chris!

Important question here... do you root for the Cyclones or the Hawkeyes??

I was born and raised in Iowa (Iowa City and the Quad Cities area). I still miss game days!!
 
Greetings from Nebraska and welcome to the IAP community. Be sure to check for Direct Messages by looking at the envelope icon at the top of the page where members can communicate on a more personal level, one-on-one or in small groups. Once again, Welcome aboard. - Dave
 
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