New to Pen turning, new to Forum's

[Beeching]

Hi all.

I have been watching woodturning on Youtube, and having recently moved house and acquired a large workshop at the end of the garden, decided to give woodturning a blast, something to do when i retire in a couple of years. Bought a lathe, etc.
Started turning in Jan this year. Have turned about 7 or 8 pens so far, I will post pics of some when able to. Also turned a couple of small bowls, the first one I manage to turn in to a ring, went too far down and popped the centre out, will make something out of it. Finding I'm enjoying this turning lark. I am going to have a go at casting my own blanks soon, pressure pot arriving today.
Booked to go to the Maker Central show and a local Craft show in May.

Look forward to reading forum.

Cheers. Jon.D

 

[Vic Perrin]

Hi Jon and welcome to the forum

 

[Morse]

Hello Jon and welcome.
Plenty of advice if needed on here about casting. Just ask.

Dave

 

[fortress]

Hello and welcome Jon, it’s a long road, so make sure you have a comfortable pair of walking shoes, and deep pockets.

 

[Cumbrian Craig]

Welcome Jon, you'll find the forum a good source of help. Best of luck with your future projects

Regards

Craig

 

[Terry Q]

Hello Jon. Welcome to the forum. I have 20 years turning experience and still manage to occasionally make designer firewood. I knew the bottom was thin but thought I just might save it if I was careful. It was the proverbial last cut.

 

[David M]

I swear and throw things if I ruin a pen blank....I cannot imaging the language used after this incident! Hard luck!

 

[Penpal]

Jon the road to learning in your case is fraught with so many possibilities,Welcome from over here. At least the weather should be moving in the right direction for you as well. Have fun.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

G'Day Jon,
Welcome to the forum from the really warm centre of Australia.

 

[wm460]

Hello Jon. Welcome to the forum. I have 20 years turning experience and still manage to occasionally make designer firewood. I knew the bottom was thin but thought I just might save it if I was careful. It was the proverbial last cut.

Terry plug the hole with resin and make a feature out of it.

 

[Phil Dart]

Hi Jon - welcome to the fold

 

[AllenN]

Welcome to the forum Jon. I have seen your second post but as you can tell am working through the posts backwards! Loads of useful information and banter on here. Enjoy being with us.

 

[KevinMc]

That’s the best funnel I have seen turned in ages