Stubach
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Hello all, been lurking for a while but finally bit the bullet this morning and joined. Looking forward to learning from you all.
Im a youngish professional with two little ones (2 and 4) living in Mid-Michigan. Have been dabbling with wood working for years but also dabble in gunsmithing, reloading, and casting.
Started pen turning last year when wife saw that it was an option and she loves pens so she wanted some custom pens. Picked up a Rockler Starter kit and Excelsior lathe and have been hooked ever since. Wife even insisted I order a WoodPeck 50 mixed blank bundle when it was on sale so I've been working through those as time permits.
Got into pressure casting my own resin blanks and am starting to play with hybrid blanks. That's a ton of fun. My 4 year old loves going in the shop and casting resin with me.
Thus far I've turned some slimlines, cigar/Cubans, vortex, and vortex magnetic cap pens and pencils. Have a couple other new types in the drawer ready to turn when I have a chance including some classic fountain pens (just cause).
Photos below are some of my nicer ones I've done. The two pack of resin Cubans I actually made the blanks as well as turned the pens.
Im a youngish professional with two little ones (2 and 4) living in Mid-Michigan. Have been dabbling with wood working for years but also dabble in gunsmithing, reloading, and casting.
Started pen turning last year when wife saw that it was an option and she loves pens so she wanted some custom pens. Picked up a Rockler Starter kit and Excelsior lathe and have been hooked ever since. Wife even insisted I order a WoodPeck 50 mixed blank bundle when it was on sale so I've been working through those as time permits.
Got into pressure casting my own resin blanks and am starting to play with hybrid blanks. That's a ton of fun. My 4 year old loves going in the shop and casting resin with me.
Thus far I've turned some slimlines, cigar/Cubans, vortex, and vortex magnetic cap pens and pencils. Have a couple other new types in the drawer ready to turn when I have a chance including some classic fountain pens (just cause).
Photos below are some of my nicer ones I've done. The two pack of resin Cubans I actually made the blanks as well as turned the pens.