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jlevens

jlevens

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Baton Rouge, LA
Just wanted send out a quick hello from the Baton Rouge area and introduce myself. I am actually new to pen turning but have been doing woodworking from about age 10. A quick explanation of what got me here is that I don't have a shop for all of my tools (toys) and not being able to do any woodworking has finally taken it's toll on me. I found a nice 14" vs Jet lathe for a good price and figured that I can make my little outdoor storage unit into a small turning shop before I went crazy. I am currently awaiting some supplies and tools to begin my first actual pen and have been reading all of the great information that this community puts out. Anyway.... I'll shut up an let you all get on with your day. By the way.... Am I correct in saying that the nearest local chapter would be ARKLATEX or Houston area?
 
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glycerine

glycerine

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Fayetteville, NC
Check your attic. He could be one of those creepy guys living in your attic and stealing your internet... I saw it in a movie once.
 
bmac

bmac

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Feb 5, 2004
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Watson, Louisiana, USA.
Welcome

Welcome to IAP Jeff. If you want to learn pen turning, you have come to the right
place. But bewarned, once you start, there is no turning back.

Hey Steve, did you make it to IWF, and how was it? I've always wanted to go but seem to be working whenever they hold it.

Bobby
Louisiana
 
CSue

CSue

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Laveen, AZ, USA.
Welcome from southern California!

I'm putting a few links in here for reference –
This link has postings by different pen turners on what they wish they had known earlier:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654

This link tells of some "out of the box" tools/aids for pen turners http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=66178

This one is 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
 
sdemars

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May 17, 2008
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Louisiana, USA.
Yes I did . . . .

bmac said:
Welcome to IAP Jeff. If you want to learn pen turning, you have come to the right
place. But bewarned, once you start, there is no turning back.

Hey Steve, did you make it to IWF, and how was it? I've always wanted to go but seem to be working whenever they hold it.

Bobby
Louisiana
Click to expand...

Yes I did . . . I made it & it is was very interesting . . . .

Steve
 
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