New member from Covington, Ga.

[Shell Traver]

Hi everyone. My name is Shell Traver. I have been turning pens on and off since 1998. I enjoy other woodworking projects. I also make jewelry and other crafts. I also have been known to play bass guitar occasonally. When I'm not making something or playing music you can find me riding on my Harley. Well now you know a little about me. I'm looking forward to meet some of you.

 

[Rollerbob]

Well, Shell Traver welcome!! Like to see some jpegs of your wares!!

 

[leehljp]

Welcome Shell. Good to have some new folks with plenty of experience too!

We have a little PDF file (linked below) that goes over many aspects of pen turning from finish - to pens - to tools - to methods etc. It is not in detail but a good overview for pen turning. I know you don't need this but as a welcome, I usually include this to new members and didn't want to leave you out. You might even find some things in there that you totally disagree with - considering your experience. :biggrin: Feel free to question it. Nothing wrong with revisions.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42446

Also included below is a link to a recent post that gives some information that people wished they had known earlier in pen turning. Some good information by those that make pens.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654

 

[mitchm]

Shell, welcome to the IAP from sunny South Africa! Any chance you wana swap the Harley for some pen kits, will even through in a nice bass guitar!

 

[Fred]

Welcome to the Forum from another Georgia dude over in Tucker, GA!

 

[Jim Smith]

Welcome aboard from another Georgia neighbor.

Jim Smith
Conyers, GA

 

[jedgerton]

Welcome Shell! I have family in Ga, Hazlehurst to be exact. I don't know if you've heard of Hazlehurst, its not near anything as far as I can tell!

John

 

[skywizzard]

Might as well chime in... Welcome from another Georgia Neighbor, it is a great forum. Good people and lots if info.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Welcome from Ohio!

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

Welcome from Sunny St. Cloud, Fla. Home of beautiful Florida woods.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the IAP!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Shell.

 

[NascarBowl]

Welcome Shell from a fellow Georgian in Griffin and a fellow Harley rider.

Gene in Griffin

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[Shell Traver]

I don't think so. They are my stress reliefs.

 

[Shell Traver]

Nice to meet you,Fred. I used to work in Tucker at Stock Lumber which used to be Building Material Supply Co.

 

[Shell Traver]

Hi, Jim.

 

[CSue]

Welcome from sunny southern California!

 

[Shell Traver]

Hello, Wendell

 

[Shell Traver]

Hello. Remember, shiny side up.

 

[Shell Traver]

I looked at your web site. Beautiful work you do.

 

[Rojo22]

Shell

Welcome from another Covington, GA member! You just missed the Southeast Pen Chapter meeting, but make sure you come to the one in September (19th)! If you need anything PM me.

Robert

 

[mbroberg]

Hi Shell

 

[parnelli_97]

Welcome from Stone Mountain GA

 

[johncrane]

Welcome from the land of OZ!

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Welcome, you've found a new world, unlike any other, here. Never, will you find a greater group of giving, helpful people. Enjoy the ride and the commaraderie(sp).

 

[louisbry]

Welcome from Tennessee!