Hi folks, my name is Martin and i'm the resident newby. I have only just recently fired up a lathe (lockdown has its uses). I thought i'd start small, with turning pens. I have successfully turned a few slimline pens which turned out to make nice xmas stocking fillers. Now i'd like to move on and expand my pen turning. So I'm hoping you kind people could offer sage words as my problems arise.
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alan morrison
Fellow
Welcome to the site, Martin.
Pens and everything else turned here. You're welcome to ask anything.
We like to see photographs of people's work.
Alan
Pens and everything else turned here. You're welcome to ask anything.
We like to see photographs of people's work.
Alan
Geoff Kent
Graduate Member
Welcome Martin.If you trawl through the archives you will find loads of advice and tips.Do not be afraid to ask,we were all newbies once.
Curly
Graduate Member
Oh boy! A virgin! Fire up the volcano. We're gonna have a sacrifice!!!
In case you haven't notice Martin a little kidding is allowed.
Pete
In case you haven't notice Martin a little kidding is allowed.
Pete
pittswood
Fellow
Welcome Martin. We have a wealth of experience on this forum, so ask away.
Kelvin
Kelvin
If the answer ain't on here then there ain't one. There are some very clever and talented people that use this forum (not that I classify myself as in this group) that are only too willing to offer thier help and advice. One thing though.....learn how to post pictures in the correct orientation 
....'cos no pictures...it didn't happen.... Also the banter is very entertaining.....
....'cos no pictures...it didn't happen.... Also the banter is very entertaining.....
Hi Martin - welcome to the forum
Hi Martin.
Welcome onboard. Be aware tho that many on here will lead you a stray !
Welcome onboard. Be aware tho that many on here will lead you a stray !
Geoff Kent
Graduate Member
Hope you have deep pockets.This pen turning is bloody addictive!!
alpha1
Fellow
Welcome to the forum.
wm460
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G'Day Martin,
Welcome to the forum from the chilly South of Aust.
If you are really lucky you might see something I made when I get home.
Cheers,
Mark
Welcome to the forum from the chilly South of Aust.
If you are really lucky you might see something I made when I get home.
Cheers,
Mark
Terry Q
Fellow
Hello Martin welcome from across the pond.
Thanks for the welcome. I'm sure at some point in the near future the begging bowl will appear as I look for help digging me out of the proverbial hole. Until then I'll trawl the forum looking for pearls of wisdom. I'm sure there's a thread somewhere that explains "how to convince the wife I need a new ..............."