madwood
Member
Hi all, been lurking around for a couple weeks and this place is awesome! As with most rookies at turning I have a ton of questions, but I'll be good and spread them out over a period of time.
First, how many of you folks practiced on "scrap" before actually diving into a pen? And how many blanks were destroyed before you got a usable one?
I ordered a starter kit from PSI, the basic one. Is a pen press going to be a must have? Or is there another way to put everything all together efficiently?
One thing I did find out already...I look at virtually every piece of scrap before I toss it in the shop wood stove. In fact, I've also considered renaming the scrap bin...the potential pen bin. OMG this is gonna be an experience to behold!
This slope is even slipperier than when I started scrolling!
Thanks in advance for any input,
John
First, how many of you folks practiced on "scrap" before actually diving into a pen? And how many blanks were destroyed before you got a usable one?
I ordered a starter kit from PSI, the basic one. Is a pen press going to be a must have? Or is there another way to put everything all together efficiently?
One thing I did find out already...I look at virtually every piece of scrap before I toss it in the shop wood stove. In fact, I've also considered renaming the scrap bin...the potential pen bin. OMG this is gonna be an experience to behold!
This slope is even slipperier than when I started scrolling!
Thanks in advance for any input,
John