New From Southern Maryland

[theattendant]

Hi everyone! My name is Aj and I just got a lathe and am starting up in the new hobby of turning things. Super excited to start and learn!

 

[EricRN]

Welcome from up in Silver Spring.

 

[Alan Morrison]

Welcome to the forum, Aj.

Alan

 

[Jim15]

Welocme Aj.

 

[Edgar]

Welcome from Texas, Aj

 

[tomtedesco]

Welcome from Colorado.

 

[egnald]

Greetings from Nebraska and welcome to the IAP Community. - Dave

 

[jrista]

Welcome! Its a wonderful hobby, addicting! So much inspiration on these forums, too. Make sure you look for some of the older megathreads where people just shared their work...I've gotten so much inspiration from some of those threads. Absolutely incredible work is on display here. Lot of highly talented individuals!

 

[satchm0h]

Welcome from Frederick MD! Good to see more Marylanders!

 

[Wayne]

Hello and Welcome to our home. We have many ideas and Downloadable PDF tutorials for your review.

Here's an Introductory Document for Reference.

Welcome Quick Start Reference for New Members

This is a good Quick Start document for new members. Revised 10-14-2024. Click on the image below to begin download of PDF. Author: Wayne Racinowski

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Complete List of Forums

Forum list

The International Association of Penturners

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Menu of all IAP Library Articles, References, Tips, Tutorials

IAP Library Menu of Tutorials (Last Update 2-22-2026)

IAP Library Menu of Tutorials (Last Update 2-22-2026) Search All Current Library Resources View Latest Additions - Last 6 Months CATEGORIES

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Pen Kit Suppliers - World Wide

World Wide Pen Suppliers - Revised 2-22-2026

Please notify Library Manager of Additional Suppliers. 111 Active World Wide Pen Suppliers - Revised 2-22-2026 Click on the image below to begin download of PDF. IAP Supplier Poll...

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Which Pen Suppliers do you Purchase from? (Poll)

Which Pen Suppliers do you Purchase Pen Kits from? (Revised 1-16-2026)

All Suppliers listed above are on the PDF of this Poll. Revised 1-16-2026 Kit Suppliers by Ranking as a PDF Revised 2-3-2026 Current World Wide Kit Suppliers PDF Chart. Revised 1-16-2026

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Have Fun!