I was very sad to read all the negative remarks about his work. Remarks that could be really hurtful without knowing all the details of his circumstances. I was sat here thinking do I really want to make anymore pens leaving myself open to professional turners until I read the above.
Let me tell you my story. A few years ago I had a nervous breakdown / depression and had to leave work. I wouldn't get out of bed and didn't give a dam about my life but I had help from my wife and through her and my doctor came through it. I was encouraged to take up a hobby (woodturning- making pens Olivewood that I love ) A HOBBY not in it to make money and possibly in your eyes they are rubbish, but the hospice I give them to very cheap are happy, I'm happy that I am doing something useful.
Lets not discourage people like myself and possibly this chap, we are not all experts but are proud in what we are doing and we all learn as we go along.
Glen
