New to turning and making pens

[ceshelman]

Hi All, just joined the community and thought I would introduce myself. I'm a long time woodworker who had never been close to a lathe until a couple of weeks ago. I have some furniture projects in the plans that require turned legs so I found a lathe on CraigsList and decided to turn a pen or two to learn a bit about turning... no one warned me that turning pens is addictive! ;-). Already added a pen press and self centering clamp to the tools chest.

 

[Alan Morrison]

It sounds like you're being sucked in already.
Welcome to the forum.

Alan

 

[tomtedesco]

Welcome from Colorado. FYI it only gets worse.

 

[NJturner]

LOL.....welcome from NJ.....your story is like lots of us here.....the one benefit is flatwork requires large equipment, lots of wood, and larger spaces. Your penmaking venture can be done in a closet if need be.....but still be as expensive!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome.

 

[Bats]

no one warned me that turning pens is addictive! ;-).

Oh, by the way... turning pens is addictive.

 

[WriteON]

Hi All, just joined the community and thought I would introduce myself. I'm a long time woodworker who had never been close to a lathe until a couple of weeks ago. I have some furniture projects in the plans that require turned legs so I found a lathe on CraigsList and decided to turn a pen or two to learn a bit about turning... no one warned me that turning pens is addictive! ;-). Already added a pen press and self centering clamp to the tools chest.

Quit today…. Or get a part time.

 

[RichAldrich]

Welcome from Colorado Springs!

 

[chrisgern]

Welcome