Hello from WV

[wvredbeard]

I am Mike from WV, I couldnt be any newer than new is. A friend has be on me to start turning and after much talk I said yes. I am still waiting on the lathe that I bought. Will be in in May. I been reading a lot on this site and hope you guys will bear with all my question. Thanks Mike

 

[ldb2000]

Welcome to the slippery slope to the poor house Mike . Lots to learn here so read the Library and ask lots of questions .

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Mike.

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

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

 

[hilltopper46]

Welcome to the forum, Mike.

 

[mrcook4570]

Welcome Mike. Be sure to also check out Mountaineer Woodturners.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Welcome from Ohio.

 

[mitchm]

Mike, welcome from sunny South Africa!!

 

[Wild Turkey]

Welcome Mike!!! Used to live in Mc Mechen, nice country and great state.

 

[leehljp]

Welcome Mike.

Below is a link to a PDF file that gives a general overview of tools, methods, pens and options that might be helpful in making pens. It does not go into detail of the many aspects at all, but just gives a general overview and options.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42446

 

[ngeb528]

If your friend is a turner, than he just wants some company in his addiction. Sucker!! :wink:

Welcome to the group.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the group!

 

[rherrell]

Welcome Mike!

 

[cinder_ladylocket]

Welcome from Upstate New York!!!

 

[Mazzywv]

Hey neighbor, welcome to our addiction, you will love this. What part of WV are you from?

Dan

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Welcome from Maine, life will never be the same.

 

[RonInSpringTX]

Welcome Mike/Redbeard...(that's what I call of buddy of mine!!). I'm in Spring, TX. Where did you order the lathe from to take so long???

 

[wvredbeard]

Nitro

I live in nitro, and bought the lathe from grizzly tools. No shipping charge and no tax.