RonW
Member
Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. I am Ron Wiley and I live in Walker, Louisiana. I grew up in Memphis, Tn and New Albany, Ms. I will be 75 in March and so I consider myself semiretired. I served in the Army from 1971 - 1977. I was a paratrooper and started in Intel and transferred to Military Police. After the Military I went into police work and college full time in both. After several years my wife came home one day from work and told me she was going to Nursing School, so with both of us in our 40s and with three children I said I am not really doing anything I like anymore, so I'll go with you. So, after 20 years as RNs we finally retired. We were in our 70s. Then I got cancer, and the VA has taken good care of me and now I am ready to get busy again, I had turned pens years ago and decided to go at it again, I found this site and thought I would join and hopefully get some great advice on what's new in pen turning, the best made kits to turn and the best way to get the best finish. I am hoping to make high quality pens that will last a long time. I would also like to sell them and would like to know the best way to sell various turned items. Thanks everyone, look forward to hearing from everyone.
