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nerdcarver

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Hi Everybody!

Six years ago, I purchased a lathe with the intention of turning kitless fountain pens. I decided to take a beginner lathe course to learn how to use the machine properly. The only class offered near me was a bowl-turning course. I ended up loving bowl-turning and falling down a woodworking rabbit hole for a few years, most recently deviating into greenwoodworking via spoon carving and shrinkpot-making. A few weeks ago, I was organizing my workshop and came across the Woodchuck Pen Pro I had bought at the beginning of this adventure and rekindled my desire to turn pens. I spent last weekend shattering every tenon I turned but determined more than ever to learn this skill.

Looking forward to diving into the forums and community. Very happy to be here!

Thanks,
Jane
 
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nerdcarver said:
Hi Everybody!

Six years ago, I purchased a lathe with the intention of turning kitless fountain pens. I decided to take a beginner lathe course to learn how to use the machine properly. The only class offered near me was a bowl-turning course. I ended up loving bowl-turning and falling down a woodworking rabbit hole for a few years, most recently deviating into greenwoodworking via spoon carving and shrinkpot-making. A few weeks ago, I was organizing my workshop and came across the Woodchuck Pen Pro I had bought at the beginning of this adventure and rekindled my desire to turn pens. I spent last weekend shattering every tenon I turned but determined more than ever to learn this skill.

Looking forward to diving into the forums and community. Very happy to be here!

Thanks,
Jane
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Hi Jane, welcome to the best pen turning group! There is a lot of information to learn here and don't hesitate to post questions.
Be sure to check out the resource library on the site. Tons of information there. There is also a list of popular youtube pen turning videos that are quite enjoyable.
People from the Empire State are welcome, I am one of them myself.
 
So I managed to not shatter a tenon. El Grande section. Turned on a Jet 1221 Lathe. :)

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Nice work. The practice bowl turning and techniques all help. R3meber lif3 is a learn8ng experienc3 and enjoy the journey , now more than ever!👍
 
Hi Jane !! . Warm welcome to IAP !!

That is a beautiful pen ... thanks for showing !!
 
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