Mini-spinny gloat and first project

[Aaron Hamilton]

I got my pen starter kit and new lathe from Penn State tonight and couldn't wait to start my first project. I got the turncraft Pro lathe and it came with 50 slimline kits and some paduak and rosewood blanks.

I glued up 6 blanks with tubes and got to turning. Lemme tell ya, I am HOOKED! I quickly cranked out 2 pens, the second way better than the first (actually it was a pen and pencil set). Now on to some different pens, and then on to some small bowls. Can't wait to share more work, but here's my first 2 pens.

Props to Penn State Ind. for offering a very complete set.

[Rob Young]

Congratulations! Good work and more to come I'm sure!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congrats Aaron! Nice pens! And...that is what a lot of folks like about turning.......closest form of woodworking to instant gratification!

[Dewey Torres]

Holy cow...your first???:eek: Way to go!

[Don Carter]

Congratulations Aaron! Those look great! The water gets deeper and deeper.;)

[Aaron Hamilton]

Thanks guys...
I just ordered a few peppermill, wine stopper & nicer pen kits. I got mothers day and fathers day presents for sure!

The creek community is by far the best I've found on the web. I enjoy admiring all of your work and learning new things every day. Thanks for makin' it feel like home.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Great looking set Aaron! Pretty wood, nice form and finish! Really like the detail lines on the pencil! Looking forward to seeing your next turning!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats and great looking pens. You have just got started. I will tell you the ride is just beginning.

[Aaron Hamilton]

I love how you all know my mind already with these "You just got started" comments.

I'm already drooling over a big mustard.

[Jarrod McGehee]

Hey nice job. and those pens are nice. welcome to the vortex.