I think I got it bad.

[BrentK]

My lathe wont be here until thursday. I already have over sixty pen kits of different varieties and four bottle stopper kits. Not sure how many blanks I get shipments everyday. I had to tell myself no more orders for the time being. I just cant help it I visit a site and order something new. Cant wait to start turning. Thanks to all of you I think I have a pretty good idea of what to do. Only time will tell. Definately have enough to practice on lol.

 

[negid]

Sounds like a good start

My only advice would be to turn quite a few of your 'cheaper' kits and woods before moving to the more exotics.

 

[aurrida]

i guess we can all relate to your excitement, i certainly can. exciting times have fun, you'll be very busy. keep us posted

 

[jwoodwright]

So Brent, How many are "tubed" and ready to turn?

Have you sharpened your tools? The factory edge is ok, however, it is not really sharp. They are rough ground. A finer grind makes for a sharper tool. Tools can never be too sharp.

 

[BrentK]

John none are tubed being that I plan on using my lathe to drill them out. I am waiting on my Crown Pro-Pm turning tools. That I have paid to have sharpened from the vendor. But as soon as the lathe gets here I will give it a go and Whayne I have thirty slim line kits that I will give a go at first. Thanks for the replys. Keep them comming.

 

[guts]

Yep,good luck

 

[Aderhammer]

Have fun *evil laugh* the one rule i keep with myself, if there's a blank that just looks too good for the time being, i won't pass it up because i'll kick myself later for not getting it.