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  1. 21st December 2008, 07:24 PM #1
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    Default Hello all...

    I wanted to introduce myself before I start peppering you all with questions

    My name is George, lifelong lover of working with wood (can't really call myself a woodworker yet), Navy vet, husband and father. I haven't worked at a lathe since turning a really horrible baseball bat in junior high about 20 years ago.

    I have always wanted to get into turning pens, and finally took the plunge this past week and picked up a Steel City mini lathe. I finished setting up my work area in the garage tonight and am just waiting for Christmas morning when I get to open the rest of the tools I need.

    So, hello to all, I look forward to chatting with you in the future as I embark on what I am sure is going to turn into an obsession
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  3. 21st December 2008, 07:32 PM #2
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    Welcome to pen turning.

    Word of warning, say goodbye to your spare time, spare cash and loved ones because pen turning is highly addictive.

    If you have any questions or experience any difficulties making pen, I am sure that one of your fellow forum members will be able to answer or solve it for you.

    Merry Christmas and I hope that Santa brings all the tools you require.

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    Welcome George, good to see another addict joining the fray
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    Boy George! you chose the right time to get into pens, Christmas, now make a nice one for SWMBO(She Who Must Be Obeyed) and then pop the question , like I think i could make even better ones with such and such tools!, welcome and fire away if you have questions, Amos
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    Default Hi and welcome George

    This forum sings in fact we just had a visit from my Church singing us carols.

    I know its winter over there but enjoy your new hobby it is catching.

    look forward to hearing from you in the future, all the best to you and yours.

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    Welcome to the club George... your age shows as 34 and you're a Navy Vet... I'm only one year behind you and still in the Navy (not keen on calling myself a vet yet though, not old enough). Good luck with the turning and get the questions rolling in.

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    Welcome to the forum, George. Worked on six-sixteens myself back in the day. Eagerly awaiting your first pen picture. You need anything, feel free to ask. We're practically neighbors.
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    Gaday George Welcome to the forum. This a great place everyone is so helpfull and if you have a question or need help you can be sure someone will only be too happy to assist. Look forward to seeing your work.
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    Thanks for the greetings everyone! Luckily I don't have any cooking responsibilities for Christmas dinner this year, so while the wife is cooking I can get right down to business
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    Welcome George. You'll have a great time here. Remember 'wife' = 'SWMBO' (she who must be obeyed).
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    Welcome George

    Guess there are a lot of us old sailors on here.

    Look forward to see your work remember there is hope for you now as the pen pox has no known cure.






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    Hey George,

    Welcome aboard! My Christmas present was getting to pay off all the pen debts I'd accumulated during the year. I'm afraid getting teh equipment is only the start of it

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  14. 25th December 2008, 12:44 PM #13
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    Welcome aboard the best cybership in cyberspace George.

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