I have just joined the group and feel a bit out of my depth. I started pen turning when we were just coming out of lockdown during Covid. I had never done any woodwork or turning so it has taken me a bit of time get the feel of using a lathe and chisels etc. i have however, managed to produce some pens, all gifts for my family and friends who probably don’t want to openly criticise them. But I feel happy that I made something that actually works.
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Hello James - welcome to the Forum.
There is no need whatsoever to feel out of your depth. Absolutely everyone here started from the position of a novice, so please don't feel out of place, and do feel free to ask as many questions as you like. Members here are only too happy to help, and before not too long, you'll be able to do some of the helping, not the asking.
There is no need whatsoever to feel out of your depth. Absolutely everyone here started from the position of a novice, so please don't feel out of place, and do feel free to ask as many questions as you like. Members here are only too happy to help, and before not too long, you'll be able to do some of the helping, not the asking.
howsitwork?
Graduate Member
James
as long as you’re enjoying it then you are doing it right. Just remember there is no such thing as a daft question, if you don’t know the answer to it, then ask.
Folks on here are helpful and friendly . I recommend seeing if there are any local clubs near you as watching demonstrators and also chatting with other turners is helpful too
as long as you’re enjoying it then you are doing it right. Just remember there is no such thing as a daft question, if you don’t know the answer to it, then ask.
Folks on here are helpful and friendly . I recommend seeing if there are any local clubs near you as watching demonstrators and also chatting with other turners is helpful too
alan morrison
Fellow
Hello James, and welcome.
The important thing is to have fun!!!!!
The important thing is to have fun!!!!!
alpha1
Fellow
Welcome in the begining I came here a complete novice with the help and advice I have recieved I am now able to create a kitless pen from scratch. Ask away my freind. Happy to help.
Skydivermel
Full Member
Welcome James
pittswood
Fellow
Hi and welcome to the forum James.
Kelvin
Kelvin
ChrisP
Full Member
Welcome it’s great hobby you chosen
Pensman
Full Member
Welcome James. There are plenty of good people on here who are happy to help and support you through your penmaking days. Just drop us all a line. Welcome. G
Adal6
Graduate Member
Welcome to the forum James
Gadget-UK
Fellow
Hi James, welcome to the forum.
Has already been said many times above, don't feel out of your depth we all started out turning a "Frankenstein's Monster" of a pen, I still have mine in a frame in my workshop (horrible - badly turned - very badly finished and horrible to write with) but its a reminder on how bad my turning really is and they are still the same
Enjoy it, that's the main thing
Has already been said many times above, don't feel out of your depth we all started out turning a "Frankenstein's Monster" of a pen, I still have mine in a frame in my workshop (horrible - badly turned - very badly finished and horrible to write with) but its a reminder on how bad my turning really is and they are still the same
Enjoy it, that's the main thing