Hey guys i have never made a pen but it sounds fun. I love pens though. never even crossed my mind. My recent desire came from for current job. I am a police officer and conducted a traffic stop a week ago and a man refused to use my penso he could use his new pen he had made. My current pen in use is the Zebra F-701. Because of its knurling and build construction its perfect for me. However, i want to make some now. So please point me in the right direction.
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Dan Masshardt
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You're in the right place Are you thinking of making the investment to get started? Do you have a lathe?
That was pretty ballsy of that dude to turn down your pen Lol
You're in the right place Are you thinking of making the investment to get started? Do you have a lathe?
That was pretty ballsy of that dude to turn down your pen Lol
Falcon1220
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welcome
Edward Cypher
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Welcome from Colorado, enjoy the forum!!
Rockytime
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More greetings and welcome from Colorado.
Big
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Welcome from Pensacola, FL and an ex cop.
stonepecker
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Hello from Minnesota.
It doesn't say where in Texas you are but you are in a great state for turners.
It doesn't say where in Texas you are but you are in a great state for turners.
Hope you gave the guy a break!! :wink:
All you need is right here...
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f139/iap-library-penturning-101-start-here-90772/
What kinds of guns and BBQ are you in to...brisket and tri tip in the smoker on Monday and trying out a new Sig P226 .40 Equinox for 3 gun Tuesday.
Enjoy!!
All you need is right here...
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f139/iap-library-penturning-101-start-here-90772/
What kinds of guns and BBQ are you in to...brisket and tri tip in the smoker on Monday and trying out a new Sig P226 .40 Equinox for 3 gun Tuesday.
Enjoy!!
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plano_harry
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Welcome Jim! Texas is a pretty big location. If you want to meet other turners in your area, subscribe to the closest local chapter forum.
GaryMGg
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Welcome aboard; you've come to the right place.
Jim15
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Welcome Jim.
BSea
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Welcome from Arkansas!
Sub Vet 10
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Son of an MP, brother of CID agent, etc
Another resource is your local Woodcraft ( San Antonio Woodworking Supplies at Woodcraft ) if you can't get help from anyone in the S.A. group, most stores do demos from time-to-time.
Welcome to the madness.
Another resource is your local Woodcraft ( San Antonio Woodworking Supplies at Woodcraft ) if you can't get help from anyone in the S.A. group, most stores do demos from time-to-time.
Welcome to the madness.
plano_harry
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Will the San Antonio member that likes to show off, please identify yourself?:biggrin:
Ligget
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Welcome to the IAP!
OZturner
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Welcome Jim, from Sydney Australia.
Brian.
Brian.
Mike Young
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Welcome Jim, your service upholding the law is deeply appreciated. Often times yours is a thankless job. You need a hobby like turning to help you unwind after a bad day.
Happy turning
from Mike Young
In Hetonville, IN
Happy turning
from Mike Young
In Hetonville, IN
rherrell
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Welcome!
Mike Young
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Jim,
I just saw a small lathe at a Pawn Shop for $150. Keep your eyes open on EBay, Craig's List, auctions, seized property auctions, local paper. Keep your investment small at 1st to make sure you like it would be my advice. Don't get cheep with he tools though. You get what you pay for.
I just saw a small lathe at a Pawn Shop for $150. Keep your eyes open on EBay, Craig's List, auctions, seized property auctions, local paper. Keep your investment small at 1st to make sure you like it would be my advice. Don't get cheep with he tools though. You get what you pay for.
Mike Young
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The materials to make a pen are not that expensive though. There is a link above to vendor catalogs. 7mm CROSS style sets are an easy place to start.
Happy turning,
Mike
The materials to make a pen are not that expensive though. There is a link above to vendor catalogs. 7mm CROSS style sets are an easy place to start.
Happy turning,
Mike
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SDB777
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Welcome aboard!!!!
Scott B
Scott B