puffdragon
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I've been a woodshop teacher for 30 years. I have 4 Turncrafter lathes and my middle school students LOVE learning how to turn their own pens. I'm looking forward to learning from others.
Hi from CT
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Painfullyslow
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Hello and welcome to IAP! Also CT here (Tolland) and very new to the game.
Alan Morrison
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Welcome to the forum, Camille.
Alan
Alan
Gareth Roberts
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Watcha, greetings from the UK. Be careful, pen turning can become addictive! I love it and I would like to think I get better each time I make a pen. This is a good org, with many supportive members. Welcome and enjoy!
egnald
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Greetings from Nebraska and welcome to the IAP Community. - Dave
Amanap
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Welcome from Florida.
Welcome from Texas, Camille.
mark james
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Welcome to IAP from Ohio. Have FUN!
Jim15
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Welcome Camille.
tomtedesco
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Welcome from Colorado, via Torrington.
Fine Engineer
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Welcome from Nevada Camille.
I love the idea of using penmaking as a shop project. A basic pen is pretty easy to do, and the student goes away with a unique item that they can use for a long time, and impress their friends with. It also doesn't require a fully outfitted shop to do at home (unlike making furniture or other large items). It is also something that can be completed in just a few class sessions.
Explore the forums here, and you will find everything from newbies (I've only been doing this for a few months now) to others that have been doing this for 20 years or more. There are lots of great ideas that you can present to your students that add a lot to a project, yet are pretty simple to do.
I love the idea of using penmaking as a shop project. A basic pen is pretty easy to do, and the student goes away with a unique item that they can use for a long time, and impress their friends with. It also doesn't require a fully outfitted shop to do at home (unlike making furniture or other large items). It is also something that can be completed in just a few class sessions.
Explore the forums here, and you will find everything from newbies (I've only been doing this for a few months now) to others that have been doing this for 20 years or more. There are lots of great ideas that you can present to your students that add a lot to a project, yet are pretty simple to do.
Hello and Welcome to our home. We have many ideas and tutorials for your review.
Here's an Introductory Document for Reference.
Take a look at our Library of Tutorials listed on the Home Page under "General Announcements".
Here is a direct link to the Library of Tutorials Menu.
Here's a list of world wide Pen Suppliers.
Let me know if you find any others.
Have Fun!
Here's an Introductory Document for Reference.
Welcome Quick Start Reference for New Members
This is a good Quick Start document for new members. Revised 10-14-2024. Click on the image below to begin download of PDF. Author: Wayne Racinowski
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Take a look at our Library of Tutorials listed on the Home Page under "General Announcements".
Here is a direct link to the Library of Tutorials Menu.
IAP Library Menu of Tutorials (Last Update 12-1-2024)
IAP Library Menu of Tutorials (Last Update 12-11-2024) Search All Current Library Resources View Latest Additions - Last 6 Months CATEGORIES
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Here's a list of world wide Pen Suppliers.
World Wide Pen Suppliers - Revised 10-9-2024
Please notify Library Manager of Additional Suppliers. This is a Revision to World Wide Pen Suppliers List - Revised 10-9-2024 Click on the image below to begin download of PDF. IAP Supplier Poll...
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Let me know if you find any others.
Have Fun!