New Member introduction

[Todd Glover]

Hello everyone, joined the site yesterday and thought I'd introduce myself.

Been woodworking for about 6 years now and about a year and a half ago I started turning pens on a Jet mini that I had actually purchased for the wife. Then I bought a HF 34706 (jet knockoff) which was ok as well. Recently a PM 90 came available on my local Craigslist and it turned into a deal I just couldn't pass up.

So I'm looking to graduate to some larger work, including segmented pieces and hollow forms so I'm sure I'll have lots of questions for you fine folks.

Todd

 

[Jim Stoppleworth]

Welcome to the forum Todd!

Enjoy your PM90

Jim

 

[loberg]

Welcome Todd. Give some particlers if you please. IE where are you located?

 

[Tony K. in NC]

Welcome to the forum's

But i can't help but notice how you say that like it is the last of what you will be getting into, You are just getting into the fun (yet also expensive) areas.

 

[Norm Smith]

Welcome aboard Todd.
Norm

 

[Rob Wallace]

Hi Todd!

Glad to have you with us here!

Have a look at my Woodturning Links Web Page for some easy access to basic information about woodturning (.....bookmark it if you think it will help you in the future...).

Visit: Rob Wallace's Woodturning Links

There's lots of collective experience on the AAW Forum - it's always a good place to get and give information.... you might want to let us know what part of the country (or World) you're from - this helps sometimes with answers that are provided.

Cheers,

Rob Wallace

 

[Charlie Knighton]

welcome ------ enjoy

 

[Todd Glover]

Thanks for the welcome.

I live in Kansas City, Missouri.

I realize it's a pretty wimpy project, but I think a Pepper and Salt mill will be the first things turned on the new lathe. I have some Brazilian Pepper I picked up from Angus (dunno if he's on here....) that I've turned a couple of pens from that is really nice.

I know there is a local chapter here, and I'll probably start attending meetings now that my wife has finally finished her Masters degree.

 

[Rob Wallace]

Thanks for the welcome.

I live in Kansas City, Missouri.

I realize it's a pretty wimpy project, but I think a Pepper and Salt mill will be the first things turned on the new lathe. I have some Brazilian Pepper I picked up from Angus (dunno if he's on here....) that I've turned a couple of pens from that is really nice.

I know there is a local chapter here, and I'll probably start attending meetings now that my wife has finally finished her Masters degree.

Hi Neighbor!

You can easily add your location by clicking on "My Settings" in the bar at the top of the page, and under "Control Panel", and click on "Edit Profile" to add your location to your personal profile. Then your location in KC will come up each time you post to the Forum under your username.

There's no such thing as a 'wimpy' turning project - turn, have fun, be creative, learn from the experience, and move on to the next project.

There are actually a few turning groups in the KC region - also at least one in the Omaha area as well. Many good people to learn with/from. Join soon and reap the benefits of live interaction, visual learning, and group interaction. Can't beat a good club with members of like interests...

Rob Wallace

 

[hockenbery]

There's no such thing as a 'wimpy' turning project - turn, have fun, be creative, learn from the experience, and move on to the next project.
Rob Wallace

I Agree with Rob. You will quickly discover that most turnings can be done at many levels.

Pepper mills are great projects and easily within the ability of a anyone who has learned the basics.
They also can be a work of art commanding hundreds of dollars.

One of the best learning methods is turn 6-10 of the same item. The first couple you worry about process and how to fix it on the lathe.
The next 3-10 your concern shifts to form and surface as the the mechanics become second nature.
It still amazes me that the 5th object takes half the time as the first and looks and feels 10 times better.

Welcome to the AAW community!

happy turning,
Al