New Pen Turner from San Diego Ca

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Sawzall

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I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I have been an avid woodworker for years building Shadow boxes and cabinets and doing scroll saw work as a hobby. I decided to take another step to expand my skills and bought a set up to start turning pens. I look forward to learning this art and getting to know folks on this forum.

Tim
 
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leehljp

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Welcome Tim,

The woodworking background will help considerably in getting up to speed on making pens in addition to giving something else to keep you occupied! :biggrin:

I will say that pen making is different somewhat and the small amount of wood in pens does make one take a different look at wood and finishes. But that is part of the fun. And then to branch out into cast blanks.

Below are links to two threads/articles that have lots of information on pen turning. The first one is a very basic overview of the many aspects of getting into turning pens.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42446

The second link has postings by different pen turners and what they wish they had known earlier:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654


Here is another link - a PDF on the acronyms used here. I am sure you know many but this will help with those you don't.

http://content.penturners.org/articles/2009/Acronyms.pdf
 
CSue

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Welcome Tim! Ah, San Diego - at the doorsteps of Julian's famous apple pies!:biggrin:

I lived there 20 years - am graduate of SDSU. Go Chargers!

Looking forward to seeing some of your work.
 
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