Hello from New Zealand, I am a new pen turner and awaiting recuperation completion so I can get back in my workshop.

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Thanks Gregory, appreciated, I can't wait to get back in my shop, it's been eighteen months of op after op and recuperation processes. It's a small world Gregory and there's so much to learn in turning and I reckon making pens is going to be a hoot, sorry old saying from back home. Means a real good ride and adventure. I've just been in contact with my sister whose over on Long Island at the moment visiting my niece and her husband.
 
Welcome aboard from Lancashire, UK. You will find lots of help here on IAP. We will look forward to seeing your work. You have some great woods and materials over there in NZ. Good luck with the recovery.
 
Family Heirlooms said:
Thanks Gregory, appreciated, I can't wait to get back in my shop, it's been eighteen months of op after op and recuperation processes. It's a small world Gregory and there's so much to learn in turning and I reckon making pens is going to be a hoot, sorry old saying from back home. Means a real good ride and adventure. I've just been in contact with my sister whose over on Long Island at the moment visiting my niece and her husband.
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I understand the op after op thing. I am a bilateral below knee amputee. It started in 2009 when I lost the toe nail on my left 2nd toe. The bone got infected and I had to have that toe amputated. By 2017, after 28 surgeries that leg was finally taken. In the meantime in 2014 my right foot went gang green from a cut on the ball of that foot. After healing from the amputation my right ankle went septic and I had my right amputation in 2018.

I was in prosthetics until 2021 when my right knee locked up with arthritis and am now in a wheelchair. I've finally gotten to the point where I can get around fairly well, although I deal with pain daily, which had led me to trying to get active again.

Initially I wanted to do handtool furniture making, but moving materials and such is a bit difficult from the chair. Not wanting to give up the creative endeavor all together, I settled on turning as my direction. I'm currently setting up my shop, in the spare bedroom in the house. While not ideal, it is a convenient location for when I need to rest.

I hope you get into your shop soon and look forward to seeing what you produce. I do suggest that you document your journey along the way. That way you can see your progress and growth.
 
ericofpendom said:
Welcome aboard from Lancashire, UK. You will find lots of help here on IAP. We will look forward to seeing your work. You have some great woods and materials over there in NZ. Good luck with the recovery.
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Alright Eric, you're not far from Preston where I used to live. Dare I ask how the weather is? Thanks for the heads up with regard to the help. You're dead right about the woods and materials here in NZ but supply is nowhere near as plentiful as in the UK. Thanks for the welcome too, it's great to have some of the homely welcome from back home, cheers mate. All the best and looking forward to seeing some exciting and inspirational work from members. To be honest I can't wait to have a crack at some pens, anything for the challenge. Cheers.
 
GFHWoodWerks said:
I understand the op after op thing. I am a bilateral below knee amputee. It started in 2009 when I lost the toe nail on my left 2nd toe. The bone got infected and I had to have that toe amputated. By 2017, after 28 surgeries that leg was finally taken. In the meantime in 2014 my right foot went gang green from a cut on the ball of that foot. After healing from the amputation my right ankle went septic and I had my right amputation in 2018.

I was in prosthetics until 2021 when my right knee locked up with arthritis and am now in a wheelchair. I've finally gotten to the point where I can get around fairly well, although I deal with pain daily, which had led me to trying to get active again.

Initially I wanted to do handtool furniture making, but moving materials and such is a bit difficult from the chair. Not wanting to give up the creative endeavor all together, I settled on turning as my direction. I'm currently setting up my shop, in the spare bedroom in the house. While not ideal, it is a convenient location for when I need to rest.

I hope you get into your shop soon and look forward to seeing what you produce. I do suggest that you document your journey along the way. That way you can see your progress and gr
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Hi Gregory, sorry to hear about your health, but so glad that you've got the positive attitude to get on and progress through your predicament.

I am still getting used to using the computer etc. (not very computer literate at all). I started to reply below your message then started to delete my typing and it was so fast I ended up removing some of your last words. Apologies. I need some computer help never mind pen turning help. LOL.

I take on board what you said about keeping a log and documenting my adventures. I've had eighteen months of organizing and working out where I want to go with my turning. I have spent the last seven years trying my hand at all sorts of woodturning with lots of deviations down various rabbit holes that would end up testing my different skills. It's been a fantastic journey of learning. I've had some absolutely fantastic help and advice from so many kind people who've wanted to help and share their knowledge. It's always time for me to give back too, everybody brings something to the table, that's how we all progress.

All the best Gregory for your onward journey, take care my friend. Thanks again.
randyrls said:
Welcome Tony; Be sure to browse through the library under "Resources", "IAP Library". There is a lot of good information there!
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Thanks, will do. It's going to have to be tomorrow now. It's pretty late and I have a surgeons appointment first thing so I'm calling it a day now. Take care.
 
Welcome from Michigan, Tony. Second new member from New Zealand this week. What's up with that?
My daughter and family have just recently moved to Auckland from Dunedin. She taught at Otego Univ in Dunedin. Not sure which Univ she is at in Auckland - is there more than one? Son-in -law works for BMW.
Hope your recovery goes well.
Peace,
 
Family Heirlooms said:
Thank you very much Alan. Do you make a lot of pens and are they your hobby craft?
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Tony, I have probably made around 1000 pens: before covid I sold through a number of craft shops. ( after friends and family all got freebies)
Since covid I don't bother so much.....definitely just a hobby....though I prefer just to segment blanks now.
 
Tony

Welcome along from north yorks, uk.

just been to AWGB seminar where we were treated to NZ turning royalty in the persons of Neil Joynt and Rolly Munro ( with Mrs Joynt supervising both đź«Ł)

Two truly skilled and excellent turners and ambassadors for the craft.
 
GFHWoodWerks said:
I understand the op after op thing. I am a bilateral below knee amputee. It started in 2009 when I lost the toe nail on my left 2nd toe. The bone got infected and I had to have that toe amputated. By 2017, after 28 surgeries that leg was finally taken. In the meantime in 2014 my right foot went gang green from a cut on the ball of that foot. After healing from the amputation my right ankle went septic and I had my right amputation in 2018.

I was in prosthetics until 2021 when my right knee locked up with arthritis and am now in a wheelchair. I've finally gotten to the point where I can get around fairly well, although I deal with pain daily, which had led me to trying to get active again.

Initially I wanted to do handtool furniture making, but moving materials and such is a bit difficult from the chair. Not wanting to give up the creative endeavor all together, I settled on turning as my direction. I'm currently setting up my shop, in the spare bedroom in the house. While not ideal, it is a convenient location for when I need to rest.

I hope you get into your shop soon and look forward to seeing what you produce. I do suggest that you document your journey along the way. That way you can see your progress and growth.
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one of our best turners is Tony Wilson who turns from his wheelchair . He's also our club president as well.

There are many ways to do a task , and to do it safely Gregory . Keep us updated on your progress and I wish you every success and much pleasure on the journey. Often the new technique once mastered is more satisfying I find .

regards Ian
 
Ted iin Michigan said:
Welcome from Michigan, Tony. Second new member from New Zealand this week. What's up with that?
My daughter and family have just recently moved to Auckland from Dunedin. She taught at Otego Univ in Dunedin. Not sure which Univ she is at in Auckland - is there more than one? Son-in -law works for BMW.
Hope your recovery goes well.
Peace,
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Thanks very much Ted, it's such a pleasure to hear from so many likeminded folks. I'm not too sure but just Googled Auckland Universities, there are evidently 2 official Universities In Auckland. University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology.

Not sure about BMW, I assume, there are, or will be various BMW franchises in Auckland. I'm near Christchurch in the South Island.

Once again thanks for the warm welcome Ted, take care and all the best for your pen turning, can't wait to venture further into the penturners. org website and catch up with some education as at the moment I have plenty of sit-down time on my hands. Peace be with you and yours too.
 
howsitwork said:
Tony

Welcome along from north yorks, uk.

just been to AWGB seminar where we were treated to NZ turning royalty in the persons of Neil Joynt and Rolly Munro ( with Mrs Joynt supervising both đź«Ł)

Two truly skilled and excellent turners and ambassadors for the craft.
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Thanks for the welcome, I notice you're from Thirsk, I spent many years skydiving In the UK so know the area well. We got married in York too.

I had the pleasure of seeing Neil Joynt (without his wife) two or three years ago now at a demonstration where I completed a walnut box with turquoise infill with rings in the lid. Quite an interesting (easy - dare I now say) process considering it could be done in a far more complicated manner. Yes his process was very good and simple.

Anyway my friend thanks again for the welcome and nice to be in touch with wonderful people from the Motherland. The green, green ,grass of home was beautiful, but I have to say, when I wake up in the morning here in New Zealand and view the distant mountains just forty five minutes away, it takes my breath away still, even after fifteen years.

Regards and best wishes to and yours and thanks again for the welcome.
 
sorcerertd said:
Welcome from North Carolina, USA. Hope you finish your recovery soon.
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Thank you Tod for your your warm wishes and welcome, they are both appreciated.

Looking forward to getting back in the shop again. Saw the surgeon this morning and he gave me the go ahead to go in the shop today - as long as I don't put any weight bearing load on my foot. It's a tall order because of the temptation in there. However, I managed twenty five minutes of 'pottering around'. Quite an achievement for the first time in what seems like an eternity. Anyway. happier times ahead I'm sure.

All the best to you and yours Tod and once again thank you.
 
Alan Morrison said:
Tony, I have probably made around 1000 pens: before covid I sold through a number of craft shops. ( after friends and family all got freebies)
Since covid I don't bother so much.....definitely just a hobby....though I prefer just to segment blanks now.
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I can understand the attraction to segmenting Alan, I did my first segmented turning four years ago.

What a rabbit hole that was to go down. Six months after starting the project, my wife bought me a segmenting software package - Segment pro. Making a press, and various other jigs etc. etc. I finished my first 435 piece segmented vase out of macrocarpa (firewood). It was quite a thrill and challenge.

I am looking forward to having a go at some segmented pens using woods, veneers and various alloys and dyes. I have realized that the sky definitely is the limit when you use your imagination. I actually get a lot of enjoyment making jigs for turning projects, must be the engineer in me. I've heard it said that some wood trurners can get very upset with ex-engineers LOL.
 
leehljp said:
Welcome Tony. Lots of great reading in the IAP Library. Hope you get to turning some pens soon!
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Thanks Lee for the warm greeting and wishes. Been to see the surgeon today and it's at least another six weeks before I can put any weight on my foot, (hopefully). It's not long now after eighteen months and four operations, time will fly by then I'm back in shop for serious time on the tools.

Thanks again Hank, regards and best wishes to you.
 
GFHWoodWerks said:
Welcome from the US Tony. Hopefully you recuperate quickly. I'm a new turner as well, but can tell you this is an amazing resource.
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Thanks for the heads up Gregory. I have been turning for about seven years now but really fancy having a good go at some 'challenging' segmented pens. I reckon I will need some help and advice, but there again it's the challenge I'm really after.

All the best with the turning Gregory. if I can help in any way just shout out. No one knows it all, and I am learning every time I turn on the lathe, but I have picked up a few good tips from some exemplary turners after seven years. I believe the best ideas and answers come from others who have been there and done that.
 
Family Heirlooms said:
I can understand the attraction to segmenting Alan, I did my first segmented turning four years ago.

I am looking forward to having a go at some segmented pens using woods, veneers and various alloys and dyes. I have realized that the sky definitely is the limit when you use your imagination.
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Tony, part of the challenge, when segmenting, is having to reduce the pattern to a degree that it does not carry on all around the pen, as it elongates on the sides, resulting in a pen that looks good on two sides and not so on the other.
Here's one that kept within the borders..... IMG_1031.JPG
 
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Alan Morrison said:
Tony, part of the challenge, when segmenting, is having to reduce the pattern to a degree that it does not carry on all around the pen, as it elongates on the sides, resulting in a pen that looks good on two sides and not so on the other.
Here's one that kept within the borders.....View attachment 378341
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Thanks for the insight Alan. I believe the challenge for me is on, should be a very interesting journey. I think ideas are going to be welcome. LOL.
 
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