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Well, here's a little about me for those who don't bore easily. I first started turning in my Dad's shop about a quarter of a century ago on one of the old Craftsman twin tube lathes driven by an old washing maching motor. When I got out of college, the shop I started accumulating was more dedicated to flat work. Just a couple of years ago, I ended up getting a pretty basic lathe (single tube this time) from a friend who was moving. Well, in spite of the struggles with the machine, I was able to remember what was so fascinating about turning. Then, not too long ago, I fell into an excellent deal on a Jet 1642 lathe and have seen the other shop equipment sitting idle more and more.

I had been noticing those fancy pens that were showing up on the web and at shows and decided to investigate them a bit. I started lurking here off and a couple of months ago, and am still overwhelmed by the interest and information. So, a couple of weeks ago, I ordered a mandrel and such, and I stumbled into the local Woodcraft and got a few kits to try.

I threw together my first pen on Sunday made from some scrap walnut. I think I got hooked. I have made 4 pens this week, mostly during the early morning before heading off to work.

So, long story short, I am spending too much time and starting to look at yet another way to squeeze my wallet dry. Are there any cures out there for this?


Brad
 
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Welcome to the slippery slope to the poor house Brad . In answer to your question I'm sorry to say there is no known cure for this affliction except to turn more pens .
 
Welcome Brad. No there is no apperant cure. I haven't even turned a pen yet, but soon, and money is going everywhere. Hope some of it comes back my way next year.
 
Howdy Brad! Might want to consider a weekend gig until you can start making some money off of the pens. Nice having you here!
 
Welcome from the other side of Atlanta. I've only been doing this a few couple of months, but It is great fun, and you have no hope of keeping cash in your wallet.

I hope you saw there is a southeast local chapter. We've got a meeting planned for December 20 at the new woodcraft location. I know there are several folks planning on being there.

Ben
 
Well, Brad, there may be no acceptable cure. But you've got a great support group here to help you curb whatever tendencies you have to try and "cure it."
 
Brad

Please join us on Saturday, December 20th at the new Woodcraft location. I suspect you have already been by there and purchased the new kits you are talking about. We are a low pressure group, that will meet to show off our pens, put on a few demos, eat some food, and talk and talk. Please join us! We will have some very nice kits for door prizes!

Thanks

Robert
 
I want to thank you folks for the warm welcome. Sorry that it's taken me so long to get back to the forum. It's just been a hectic time. This does look like a nice place to hang out, though.

Ben and Robert, I got my first handful of kits from Woodcraft at their old location just before the move. I stopped by their new location last weekend when I was passing by, but only had a few minutes to take a quick look at the new facility. I would like to try to make it to the meeting on December 20. What time will it be?

Brad
 
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