Retired and started turning

[Berad]

My first lathe and just got into pen turning and love it. It's addictive. Looking forward to learning from all the expertise on this site. Thanks for the add

 

[Twist&Click]

Welcome to our addiction. Lots to learn here from some very experienced and super talented people.
Bill from Missouri.

 

[d_bondi]

Welcome from Utah, USA.

It is one rabbit hole after another. Enjoy the ride!

Oh, and congratulations on the retirement! I did so a little over two years ago and now frequently wonder how I ever had time to work!!

 

[Berad]

I should have added that I'm from Vancouver Island BC, Canada. Only turned about 15 pens so far and those were grabbed quick by family. Glad I love this. Thanks

 

[Alan Morrison]

Welcome Brad.

 

[Lmstretch]

Welcome to the addiction, don't beat yourself up over mistakes, look at them as learning experiences and you will love this hobby. Hold on and enjoy the ride!

Congratulations on your retirement, I did it about a year ago and it's Great!

 

[randyrls]

Welcome Brad! Be sure to check out the "Resources", "IAP Library" menu item. It contains a wealth of information.

 

[paulbt1975]

Welcome, you can find a lot of advice here. It's addicting. But fun

 

[darrin1200]

Welcome aboard from middle Canada Brad.

 

[NJturner]

Welcome from NJ !! Hold onto your wallet.....it will soon be screaming loudly at you as you go deeper into this fun and challenging hobby!

Kevin

 

[Woodchipper]

Welcome to IAP. Retired? Now you will wonder when you had time to work. AMHIK

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Brad.

 

[KMCloonan]

Brad, Welcome from Northern Illinois. Hands-down this is the best place to learn about making pens. Everyone on this forum is supportive and helpful.

I just retired in June, so I am definitely enjoying a more relaxed schedule, with more time in my workshop!

 

[bsshog40]

Welcome from N.E. Tx.

 

[Danny Linguini]

Welcome from one old fart noob to another!

 

[mark james]

Welcome to IAP from Ohio. Have FUN!

 

[Fuzzy63]

Welcome from Indiana.

 

[leehljp]

Welcome and join in the fun - at the lathe and on this forum too!

 

[Mike]

Welcome from Albuquerque NM. I retired about 5 years ago, I think?? Anyway, great hobby and some of these folks make some nice money doing it. I just do it cuz I enjoy it.

Mike

 

[sorcerertd]

Welcome from NC! I'm not retired yet, but somehow I manage to hide away to feed the addiction. There's much worse things to get hooked on and the community is quite supportive, or enabling, same thing around here.

 

[gimpy]

Welcome Brad

 

[SteveJ]

Welcome from Colorado. Don't be intimidated by the gorgeous pens displayed here. We all produced some wonky pens when we started (and most of us still do, we just don't complete them). Ask questions, search the library and show us what you produce.

 

[MikeG]

Welcome Brad!

 

[howsitwork]

Welcome along Brad

Enjoy the journey as much as the results

 

[ccharles]

Brad,

Welcome from Iowa! I just got started in this hobby at the end of October. I have made 26 pens so far - 14 are for gifts to friends and family. This forum has been so helpful!! But, be warned ... everyone on here is an addiction enabler!

In all seriousness, this one of the best forums I have been a part of - so much knowledge and friendliness.

Kind regards,
Chris

 

[howsitwork]

Brad,

Welcome from Iowa! I just got started in this hobby at the end of October. I have made 26 pens so far - 14 are for gifts to friends and family. This forum has been so helpful!! But, be warned ... everyone on here is an addiction enabler!

In all seriousness, this one of the best forums I have been a part of - so much knowledge and friendliness.

Kind regards,
Chris

yes but HOW MANY KITS have you bought so far …….

You've started at JUST THE RIGHT TIME for the family to have NO PROBLEMS finding you christmas gifts !!!

Jus5 be sure t9 mark the pages and needs clearly so you don't end up with 50 bottle stopper kits