Hi all,
I am a semi-retired Coloradan (Italian/German) with 47 years experience as a cabinetmaker, shop owner, manager, etc. I have a small shop that I keep busy in and although I have turning experience from years ago (mostly architectural millwork) I consider myself a newbie. I recently added a Powermatic #2014 with all the accouterments to my equipment "herd". I have watched numerous YouTube videos on all aspects of pen turning and have yet to turn my first pen due to workload (semi-retired my butt) but have a starter set and about ready to have a go at it. I have a tendency to jump in the deep end on anything I start new but plan on going slow with this new venture. I hope to learn a lot from this site and welcome any tips. Of course I want to "do it all" (segmented, acrylic, casting, etc.) but will try to stay focused with wood for now. Would like to see if other Colorado turners are willing to help, I'm 25 miles north of Denver. Thanks
I am a semi-retired Coloradan (Italian/German) with 47 years experience as a cabinetmaker, shop owner, manager, etc. I have a small shop that I keep busy in and although I have turning experience from years ago (mostly architectural millwork) I consider myself a newbie. I recently added a Powermatic #2014 with all the accouterments to my equipment "herd". I have watched numerous YouTube videos on all aspects of pen turning and have yet to turn my first pen due to workload (semi-retired my butt) but have a starter set and about ready to have a go at it. I have a tendency to jump in the deep end on anything I start new but plan on going slow with this new venture. I hope to learn a lot from this site and welcome any tips. Of course I want to "do it all" (segmented, acrylic, casting, etc.) but will try to stay focused with wood for now. Would like to see if other Colorado turners are willing to help, I'm 25 miles north of Denver. Thanks