Howdie from Key West

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DAGrace

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I've been trying to make pens for about the last 5 months, but my uncle came to visit and has taught me a lot. One, he introduced me to this site. Have a blessed day.
 
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This is his visiting uncle (which is supposed to be spelled 'favorite uncle'). The padawon is doing well and will probably surpass me soon.

For my friends in Michigan ... this is where I've been for the last week. Did I mention I was in Key West, FL.
 
Welcome Doug! It is always great to have a close friend or relative, or favorite Uncle to call on for help, advice and some hand-me-down tools. :wink: Listen to him and you will be wise.

Post some picts of your work when you can. While JB will be your best source of information, I will add some that we give to those new to this site:

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

The second link has postings by different pen turners and what they wish they had known earlier:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654


Here is another link - a PDF on the acronyms used here. I am sure you know many but this will help with those you don't.

http://content.penturners.org/articles/2009/Acronyms.pdf[/QUOTE]
 
Welcome from San Diego California.
I know I have learned a lot from this site.
Wish I had a favorite Uncle to teach me. Alas I learn on my own.......... but it just as fun.
 
Welcome from sunny southern California.

I guess "favorite uncles" are much easier to look up that a book, huh? Looking forward to seeing your work.
 
Welcome Doug,
Now it's time to make freinds with the local tree companies to get the heads up when they trim/cut down some of that exotic/tropical wood you have growing down in those parts. Free wood.......mmmmmmmm
 
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