Yet another Newbie

[Pens By Scott]

Looks like I done it backwards. I signed up, did a little reading, made a few posts, and then found the Introductions Page.

I'm new to turning pens, and turning in general. Turned a wooden funnel (a bowl with a hole at the bottom, went to far) back in my school days in Shop class.

After that, didn't touch a lathe until June 2009, when I got one as a gift, complete with pen mandrel.

I started turning pens in September of the same year, and I guess you could say I'm Cyber taught (so far, learned everything online, Youtube, forums, and finally IAP)

I turned my first pen, and was hooked... I had to learn more about finishing, and then got bored with just doing one type of pen...

It's become my addiction, I find myself staying up late at night, turning away in the garage.

Scott

 

[Pens By Scott]

Oh, I forgot, I'm from Calgary, Alberta, Canada....

 

[witz1976]

Welcome Scott from the State of ME. I got my basic lathe skills from my step dad, but I was mostly self taught as well. You will find plenty of knowledge here that's for sure.:biggrin:

 

[Mark]

Hi Scott. Welcome to the IAP. Enjoy the site. Yeah, there is a ton of info stored here...

 

[lwalden]

Hi Scott, welcome to the IAP!! Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your work!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Scott.

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

Welcome from Sunny St. Cloud, Fla. Home of beautiful Florida wood.

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Welcome!

Robin

 

[markgum]

welcome to the fun.

 

[CSue]

Hi Scott. Welcome from sunny southern California.

You might want to start at this link for more on the IAP Site:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&f=63&page=1&pp=20&sort=lastpost&order=desc&daysprune=-1

This link is - a PDF document on the acronyms used here on the IAP site. I am sure you know many but this will help with those you don't.
http://content.penturners.org/articl...9/Acronyms.pdf

Below are links to threads/articles that have some information on pen turning.
First is a very basic overview of the many aspects of getting into turning pens.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42446

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

 

[jocat54]

Welcome Scott.

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[skywizzard]

Welcome Scott, IAP is a great group to be a part of.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the IAP Scott!

 

[mbroberg]

Welcome from Ohio Scott. It's amazing how many times words like "Hooked"and "Addiction" are used in the introduction forum? We all know exactly what you are talking about.:wink: IMHO, Penturning is one of the most relaxing, challenging and satisfying activities a person can be involved in.:biggrin:

 

[CaptG]

Welcome Scott, from Michigan.

 

[Seer]

Hi Scott cyber taught here as well, last time I touched a lathe before this was in 8th grade a fewwwwww decades ago. Welcome and enjoy this place great people here.

 

[Pens By Scott]

Seer, Sounds like we could be twins, lol. It's funny how I didn't find this site sooner. Youtube was good, but this site is Great!
Loaded with all sorts of information, how to's and talented artists.

 

[SteveG]

Aloha Scott!

 

[ThomJ]

Welcome Scott, I touched a lathe for 15 yrs, metal working,

 

[Bluefoxy]

Welcome Scott from another addict!

There is no known cure

:biggrin:

 

[alawoodman]

Glad to have you, Scott. These guys have taught me so much I feel guilty for not paying it forward.

 

[johncrane]

Welcome to IAP Scott!!