New from Texas

[Wburke]

Hello all. New Turner here. Took one of my buddies to woodcraft for the pen class and we had a blast. I ended up buying the rikon midi lathe and some toys to go with it. We started out with 100 slimline kits for psi and 100 blanks a mix of walnut and cherry. Turned a couple so far and having a blast with it. I am also hoping to start turning my own duck calls and maybe a few small bowls.

Thanks all for the wealth of knowledge here.

 

[tomtedesco]

Welcome from Colorado.

 

[MTViper]

Welcome from west Texas, near Abilene. Which Woodcraft did you go to? "North Texas" covers a lot of territory.

 

[its_virgil]

Only WC stores in our area are in the metroplex.

Welcome from wichita falls

 

[dogcatcher]

I see you have spent a good chunk of change. Welcome to the IAP. And yes I am the same Dogcatcher from the other forum.

 

[flyitfast]

Welcome to IAP from San Antonio, TX
I started with a class at Woodcraft and had a great instructor.
Have fun - when you get thru all those slimlines, it will be fun to move on to the other styles of single barrel and two piece larger pens.
I have learned to enjoy modifying the slimlines, making them into other shapes and barrel styles.
Gordon

 

[OZturner]

Welcome Walter, from Sydney Austraia.
Brian.

 

[Wburke]

Welcome from west Texas, near Abilene. Which Woodcraft did you go to? "North Texas" covers a lot of territory.

We went to the Plano location.

 

[Wburke]

I see you have spent a good chunk of change. Welcome to the IAP. And yes I am the same Dogcatcher from the other forum.

Yes sir. Just a little bit so far. :wink:

 

[thawkins87]

Welcome from McKinney/Leonard!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Walter.

 

[magpens]

Hi Walter !! . Welcome to IAP !!

 

[Wescott]

Hi there Walter! Originally from Richardson, now a Texan in exile...

 

[Wburke]

Welcome from McKinney/Leonard!

Well is it McKinney or Leonard. :biggrin:
I am just south of you in copeville.

 

[Wburke]

Thank you all for the welcomes. Here is the first pen I have made at home. Cherry wood with dr woodshop friction polish and carbua wax finish. I think it turned out alright.

 

[Akula]

Welcome from the chilly Gulf Coast (Clear Lake) LOL

One thing for sure, if you don't like the current weather in Texas, stick around a couple days, it will change.

 

[rholiday]

Welcome from South Carolina.

 

[MikeDoyle]

Welcome from Washington and the first pen looks great. Save that one!


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[ChewTerr]

Howdy boss, and welcome from Richardson! Your first pen looks great!

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the IAP, from Scotland!