Hello from NE Ohio (Concord Township)

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taz442

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I've been lurking for about a month or so scouring the posts trying to gain as much knowledge as possible before going out and buying anything. I have wanted to begin turning pens but just could not find the time nor did I have a wood lathe.

As it turns out Craigslist has forced me into getting started. I found a trio of Nova Mercury lathes (I know they are a little old, but they are in very good shape) and ended up getting them all for $80. Two work just fine after cleaning them up. The third will need a new set of bearings or it may just become a parts machine.

Now it's time to get some tools and start practicing making chips. I have not turned anything since high school so it has been a couple of years. I'm looking forward meeting and learning from the active Ohio Chapter of IAP. As soon as I get going I will post some pics of my first pen.

Rick
 
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Welcome from Akron.
The Ohio group is a great bunch of guys.
Reach out to someone near you, most of them are very open to inviting beginners to their shops and helping you get started.

Look at me, 2 years ago I couldn't even spell pen turner, now I are one.
 
taz442 said:
I've been lurking for about a month or so scouring the posts trying to gain as much knowledge as possible before going out and buying anything. I have wanted to begin turning pens but just could not find the time nor did I have a wood lathe.

As it turns out Craigslist has forced me into getting started. I found a trio of Nova Mercury lathes (I know they are a little old, but they are in very good shape) and ended up getting them all for $80. Two work just fine after cleaning them up. The third will need a new set of bearings or it may just become a parts machine.

Now it's time to get some tools and start practicing making chips. I have not turned anything since high school so it has been a couple of years. I'm looking forward meeting and learning from the active Ohio Chapter of IAP. As soon as I get going I will post some pics of my first pen.

Rick
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Welcome from Michigan
 
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