Live2Dive
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Hey everyone. After some 10 months of lurking around this place, I figured it was about time to admit to my addiction.
I'm Paul. And I turn pens.
I signed up here last December, and had full plans to contribute as much as possible. I figured that just getting laid off in December, I could spend my days on the lathe or on the forums, until I got a new job at least. Well, still no job, but I have spent many hours on the lathe. Having just lost my job, I didn't feel completely comfortable dropping a huge amount of cash on a new lathe, so I got an entry level min lathe from Rockler in January and could not be happier. I know, I know. I "could" be happier if I actually spent more on a better lathe, but that's the road not taken right now.
Anyway. Yada yada yada. I am here to do a late introduction. I have read many many threads here and thought you all were a bunch of loonies for saying that this is an addiction. Now, I totally agree. I can spend 8 hours on the lathe during the day, only to come in for dinner expecting to relax with the family, and all I can think about is "Man, I should drill 'that' blank for 'that' pen kit, and it would be awesome". All the while my wife has been talking to me at the dinner table and I have no idea what she is saying. Man, I need to get away!
So, I have turned about 120 pens so far. The first pen was a monstrosity, but my second through 5 actually came out pretty nice. For a newbie that is. Now, I look back at all that I have made, and can clearly see the progression of my skill set, and am excited for the future. I dream in Rhodium infused luster, cast with sparkly mica. I know. I need help.
And to wrap up this LONG and BORING intro, I am about a month away from my first show! I am excited and also nervous that nobody will like what I have created.
Peace out!
I'm Paul. And I turn pens.
I signed up here last December, and had full plans to contribute as much as possible. I figured that just getting laid off in December, I could spend my days on the lathe or on the forums, until I got a new job at least. Well, still no job, but I have spent many hours on the lathe. Having just lost my job, I didn't feel completely comfortable dropping a huge amount of cash on a new lathe, so I got an entry level min lathe from Rockler in January and could not be happier. I know, I know. I "could" be happier if I actually spent more on a better lathe, but that's the road not taken right now.
Anyway. Yada yada yada. I am here to do a late introduction. I have read many many threads here and thought you all were a bunch of loonies for saying that this is an addiction. Now, I totally agree. I can spend 8 hours on the lathe during the day, only to come in for dinner expecting to relax with the family, and all I can think about is "Man, I should drill 'that' blank for 'that' pen kit, and it would be awesome". All the while my wife has been talking to me at the dinner table and I have no idea what she is saying. Man, I need to get away!
So, I have turned about 120 pens so far. The first pen was a monstrosity, but my second through 5 actually came out pretty nice. For a newbie that is. Now, I look back at all that I have made, and can clearly see the progression of my skill set, and am excited for the future. I dream in Rhodium infused luster, cast with sparkly mica. I know. I need help.
And to wrap up this LONG and BORING intro, I am about a month away from my first show! I am excited and also nervous that nobody will like what I have created.
Peace out!
Glad you decided to stop in, Best of luck on your show.
