very new newbie signing on here!!

[doohboy24]

hello everyone!! i am as new as new can be to turning. i play around with a scroll saw for about 3 yrs now and was getting bored with the same ole same ole. looked for something new and here is where i landed. gonna try to turn some pens. i live in manassas va and would love to be able to meet someone in the area to watch them do this and see it done. i have tried on a few blanks and having a little rough start here. i keep screwing up the brass tube insertion. but i know that will get easier. if anyone in the area has a little free time and wouldnt mind giving a few pointers i would be much appreciate it. just email me or let me know thru here. tks again and look forward to learning how to do this from a bunch af great people have seen here so far.

 

[ElMostro]

Welcome aboard! Turning is very different from scrolling and alot more FUN!![]

 

[GoodTurns]

welcome aboard! Quite a few NOVA folks in here (DC,MD too). Watch for Bubbasville or Capital Area posts to check out meetings.

 

[LostintheWoods]

Welcome to the group! It might help you to get a copy of PSI's DVD on penturning...its free for the asking, and talks you through the process from beginning to end. Good luck!

 

[Fred]

Chuck, Welcome to the IAP Forum! You definitely will be able to glean a life time of knowledge from all the amazing folks here. Just get to reading everything here and take note of the methods that everyone explains in great detail. If you don't learn just about everything you might ever need to know from these great folks ... well, read it again.

Be sure to read the ARCHIVES as well. Ask questions as I am sure you will have them. []

 

[gketell]

Welcome!
GK

 

[txbatons]

Welcome, Chuck. Lots of support and info available here. Looking forward to seeing your work as you progress.

 

[great12b4ever]

Welcome aboard

Rob

 

[papaturner]

Welcome to the expense from Georgia.


Perry

 

[ctwxlvr]

HIya

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the group![]

 

[rherrell]

Welcome Chuck!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Chuck.

 

[Dario]

WELCOME!!!

 

[NavyDiver]

Welcome aboard!

 

[GaryMGg]

Welcome aboard.

 

[palmermethod]

Hi Chuck,
I'm also new to this site and hobby. I have printed a couple of binders full of tips & pix. You must check them out especially articles from the past few years. Great hobby and great members here.

 

[johncrane]

Welcome![]

 

[louisbry]

Welcome! Can't wait to see your work.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Welcome from Michigan!

 

[MDWine]

Welcome, check your email... let's get a pen or two done!!

 

[hughbie]

welcome chuck......i too did the same thing, grabbing all kinds of downloads and even started a book to keep it all in and handy when i play on the lathe.
remember, if you ain't having fun, you ain't doing it right AND it ain't worth doing!