gcurran
Member
So here I am working with a new (to me) person in my company, when the conversation turns to hobbies. Turns out we are both woodworkers. Except this guy is really into turning and makes pens. This is something I have been thinking about ever since I got my lathe a couple of years ago. Turns out he has a couple of websites that he sends me off to (http://www.penstreetwoodworks.com/), yep, that's right, its Jim Shaver.
A couple of weeks go by and I find myself in the local Woodcraft with money in my hand and questions on my lips. A couple of hours later and I am bringing home a large bag filled with all the goodies I need to start turning pens. Of course work get in the way, the holidays get in the way but finally I turned my first pen today; all I can say is that it does write, not pretty at all - more utilitarian. I AM HOOKED!!!! I have not done anything in woodworking that could be finished so quickly -- from rough stock to finished product all in one afternoon. This is great for the precious few hours that I can allot to the hobby.
Jim, thanks for your help in getting me started, eh?
George
sunny Dunedin Fl
A couple of weeks go by and I find myself in the local Woodcraft with money in my hand and questions on my lips. A couple of hours later and I am bringing home a large bag filled with all the goodies I need to start turning pens. Of course work get in the way, the holidays get in the way but finally I turned my first pen today; all I can say is that it does write, not pretty at all - more utilitarian. I AM HOOKED!!!! I have not done anything in woodworking that could be finished so quickly -- from rough stock to finished product all in one afternoon. This is great for the precious few hours that I can allot to the hobby.
Jim, thanks for your help in getting me started, eh?
George
sunny Dunedin Fl
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