sbwertz
Member
My husband just asked me how long these kits have been available to hobbiests. Since I am new to turning, I have no idea of the history of the pen turning art.
How long have pen kits for turners been available?
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ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
"Ballpark" is early 1990's. I started in 95ish and there were very few. Best source at the time was "Woodworkers Store" (now Rockler). They had a wide variety of slimlines, the comfort and the Euro and Flat top. A veritable plethora!!
TomW
Member
Man Ed, you must be old....(like me)..
I bought some pen kits (and dart kits) from Woodworkers Store around 1991 or 92.
Tom
hilltopper46
Member
Out of curiosity, about what time frame did the cigar pen come on the scene?
sbwertz
Member
When was IAP formed?
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
I BELIEVE the cigar came out in mid 90's.
It still has the number "WCO145" That was woodcrafters of Oklahoma--a one man operation that had that pem made. I bought from him directly a couple times.
It still has the number "WCO145" That was woodcrafters of Oklahoma--a one man operation that had that pem made. I bought from him directly a couple times.
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Look at Jeff Brown's (Jeff) "join date":biggrin::biggrin:
(12/5/2003)
Also "Scott" was his founding partner
(12-12-2003)
Which implies that Jeff talked to himself
for a week, before he opened it up for "additional comments":biggrin::biggrin:
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Scott
Member
Yeah, Jeff and I had been talking about forming a new penturning group on the Internet since the fall of 2003, when we had a discussion about it at the Yahoo Penturners Group. I had made the audacious suggestion that we form an actual association independent of Yahoo. I was, of course, shouted down because "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Shortly thereafter I got an E-Mail from Jeff saying why don't we just do it. I'm sure glad that somebody who knew what they were doing (Jeff) stepped up, because I sure never could have pulled it off myself. He is the real genius behind the IAP!
Anyway, back to the original question, I think Berea and Steebar were selling kits as early as the mid-80's.
Scott.
Anyway, back to the original question, I think Berea and Steebar were selling kits as early as the mid-80's.
Scott.
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
I have sent a note asking Jim at Berea to give a little input--but it's Friday night---we'll see, but he could tell us a lot about the "early days"
arioux
Member
From Dayacom site:
Welcome to Dayacom, a premier supplier of pen making kits and
stationary supplies since 1987.
So there where some at that date.
They also state that they are working with CSUSA since 1989
Welcome to Dayacom, a premier supplier of pen making kits and
stationary supplies since 1987.
So there where some at that date.
They also state that they are working with CSUSA since 1989
Daniel
Member
It seems to me that I was getting catalogs from PSI long before I ever turned a pen. maybe as much as 20 years ago. maybe a little more than that. That would also put it in the area of mid 80's maybe.
sbwertz
Member
Look at Jeff Brown's (Jeff) "join date":biggrin::biggrin:
(12/5/2003)
Also "Scott" was his founding partner
(12-12-2003)
Which implies that Jeff talked to himself
MY GOD! Now I AM intimidated! Scott was my PITH partner!
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Don't be intimidated!!! Scott is no different from any other "run of the mill" world-class pen turner.
(I've also come to learn he is a world-class Gentleman!!)
(I've also come to learn he is a world-class Gentleman!!)
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sbwertz
Member
I have to agree! He wrote me a very nice thank you note for my pen.
I have learned so much from the people here. I know I certainly couldn't be doing the level of work I am if it weren't for all the help I've had from the IAP members.
A heartfelt thank you to all of you.
sbwertz
Member
I found this thread in the archives
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39863
With this quote
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39863
With this quote
Manny
Member
Which implies that Jeff talked to himself
Ed,
You always seem to be able to point out the insanity of it all.
LoL
Dudley Young
Member
Wow, you guys are really old.....
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Which implies that Jeff talked to himself
Ed,
You always seem to be able to point out the insanity of it all.
LoL
I firmly believe in trying to find the humorous side of life.
They say you don't age while you are laughing---so if you keep laughing at yourself, you may live forever!!!
!!!