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David S

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Hi !
I joined this forum a while back and never introduced myself. My name is David and I reside outside of New York City. Hope it's acceptable but I can only turn on a metal lathe. Had several long sessions on a wood lathe with an instructor but soon realized it was not for
me. Been making pens off and on for several years and I am always interested in learning. This forum has really inspired me especially the quality and skill of the members and as a result I have learned more from this forum than any book. Really enjoy what seems to be an unselfish learning process everyone seems to share. I have several tips that have worked for me over the years and perhaps you would allow me to share them with you as time goes on. Thank you!
 
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leehljp

leehljp

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David,
Glad to have you joining in on the fun with us. Several people use the metal lathe for making pens and they do EXCELLENT jobs. Since you have a metal lathe, that means you are used to some precise work and I will bet your pens reflect that. Post a few picts when you can.

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. You already know quite a bit and I don't know if there is anything new in the file that you don't know about but I am including it for you to look over.

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

Also included below is a link to a new post that gives some information that people wished they had known earlier in pen turning. Some good information by those that make pens.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654
 
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