Newbie from Swansea

[diviy]

Hi I am Gerry from swansea only been turning for about three mths .I turm most thing`s but love doing pens .
I am medically retiered since 2010 broken my back in at least three places but still walking thou with crutches ,I only do short sessions in my workshop when back allows me.
I am hoping to learn as much as I can just started making my own veneer laminated blanks as well only doing slimeline pens at present but will be looking to expand my range of pens once I have mastered slmline`s

Regards Gerry

 

[yorkshireman]

Hello Gerry mate, nice to have you with us

 

[Penpal]

Hi Jerry heres me feeling sorry for myself and you tell us you have this severe injury. WElcome to the forum from over here. For Pen Turning I have for twenty plus years turned sitting at my lathe, it just made good sense to me. I will look for some pics of how and where might help you. Couple of days ago I bought a disability four wheel traveller that fits in three parts in the boot for shopping etc where lots of walking is involved. This week I turn 83 yrs.

Peter.

 

[Morse]

Welcome Gerry
Just ask away, there's a world of experience on here.
Good luck with your pen turning.

Dave

 

[fortress]

Hello Gerry, a big welcome to the forum, Slimlines are great to turn, and there are so many other challenges out there as well.
How about some photos of your work?

 

[Phil Dart]

Hi Gerry - welcome to the fold.

 

[Dalboy]

Hello Gerry just a quick welcome as I am on the way out the door to go and see Mark Sanger who is a great turner

 

[Penpal]

I buy what is called a bare lathe (no motor no stand) then Welded a bench,mounted a 3 phase motor with a speed controller on the bench top (room under the bench). I use a draughtsmans adjustable seat. These pics 3 yrs ago during the setting up of the Aussie VL150 in place of the VL120 that I relocated .

Peter.

 

[Penpal]

Normal size pics.

Peter.

 

[21William]

Welcome to the forum Gerry.

 

[wm460]

G'Day Gerry,

Welcome to the forum from the Warm, dried out, Alice Springs in the Centre of Australia.



Cheers,
Mark.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Welcome aboard Gerry.

 

[diviy]

Thanks for the welcome once I have enough post to upload images of some of my work .

Cheers Gerry

 

[diviy]

Not sure if this us the right place to post some of my work the plate my wife done the pyrography her first attempt all done free hand

 

[Penpal]

Fun time Gerry,Burning,Turning, Staining, Shaping.

Peter.

 

[diviy]

I like all aspects of turning but really love doing pens the most .

 

[Graham_C]

Welcome to the forum Gerry