Hi from across the pond

[Dalboy]

Hello everybody I'm from good old England
I have been woodworking for some time now and took up turning September last year but only started pen turning about a month ago. I have turned about 17 pens, 2 pendants, 4 key-rings and 2 letter openers since starting to turn pens.
I find this ideal as I had to give up work due to heart problems. Hope to pick up some good hints and tips on here and also get to know fellow turners:biggrin:

 

[CSue]

Welcome Derek!
I'm from sunny southern California.

 

[hilltopper46]

Hi from Wisconsin, USA. Let's see some pictures!

 

[broitblat]

Welcome, Derek!

I'm sure you'll find more than a few good hints around here and I imagine you'll be contributing some hints of your own.

-Barry

 

[leehljp]

Welcome Derek. With the great experience you already have, Join in the fun here and don't be bashful about posting picts of your work.

Below is a link to a PDF file that goes over many aspects of pen turning from finish - to pens - to tools - to methods etc. It is not in detail but a good overview for pen turning.

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

A different link along with more information on this forum will be coming in a few weeks, so stay tuned.

 

[markgum]

welcome. Hope to see some of your work soon.

 

[Rollerbob]

Derek, welcome from Texas, glad you could join us!

 

[Fred]

How do you do, Derek. Glad to have you join in the fun at the Forum!

 

[johnnycnc]

Welcome, Derek!

 

[rjwolfe3]

Welcome!

 

[Ligget]

Welcome from Scotland!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Derek.

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[skiprat]

Hiya Derek from rainy North Wales. Welcome to the IAP:biggrin:

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Welcome from the mitten.

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you all for the welcome near and far. Look forward to the exchange of ideas

 

[mitchm]

Derek, welcome to the IAP from sunny South Africa!

 

[louisbry]

Derek, welcome to the IAP from Tennessee!