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[Dustygoose]

Hey all, New to the site and had a computer crash isue. I've looked at some pens here and decided I've got a long way to go measure up.

I'm hoping to get a few tips and tricks as well as ordering a few things from a few members here.

BTW, Great site with a lot of experience I hope to use.

 

[markgum]

welcome to the fun.

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Welcome!

Robin

 

[johncrane]

Welcome DustyGoose!!

 

[jbostian]

Welcome from Indiana.

Jamie

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Joseph.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the group!

 

[glycerine]

Welcome from Virginia, don't worry about measuring up! By the way, I used to live in Conway! Did you get some snow last weekend?

 

[broitblat]

Welcome, Joseph.

I look forward to your being on both side of sharing tips and experiences.

-Barry

 

[Dustygoose]

Yes we did. I would say about 6 inches..I live 7 miles north of Conway.

 

[hilltopper46]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

So, what's the big deal about snow, anyway? :wink:

 

[JimB]

Welcome from upstate NY.

 

[maxman400]

Welcome from Nevada.

 

[CSue]

Welcome Joseph. Looking forward to seeing your work.

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/articl...9/Acronyms.pdf

 

[leehljp]

Welcome Joseph! Enjoy this madness. Lots of fun too! Cathy Sue gave some good information to get stated and there are lots of people here to help too!

I have been through Greenbriar a few times myself! Even though I live and work in Japan currently, I will be back home in the States soon - and just across the big river from AR where all of the casinos are. :wink: I have a daughter near Searcy!

Have some fun and post some picts of your work!

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

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

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[Rangertrek]

Welcome, and check out the local chapter meeting in March.
See this link. http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=56621

 

[louisbry]

Welcome from Tennessee.

 

[CaptG]

Welcome from Michigan.

 

[KenBrasier]

Joe, welcome from the Missouri Ozarks. You may want to be part the SW Missouri Chapter as well. They are planning a spring meeting near Springfiels, MO (Republic, MO) on March 20, then I won't be the only newby there.

 

[djwood1]

Welcome from Indiana!