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[Jake Byrd]

Hey,

My name is Jake Byrd and I live near Winston-Salem, NC. I am 12 years old and I am in the 8th grade. I will be getting a Jet Mini Pen Lathe(I heard about it already) from my grandma either today or tomorrow, hopefully. I know a lot of you have seen me from my Getting a Lathe and One Big Pumpkin post. Anyway, I just wanted to say hey!:D

[Russell Svenningsen]

Jake,
Welcome to the Creek! Congratulations on the lathe! Should work nicely for you.

Now go do your homework! :D

[Jake Byrd]

As we speak Mr. Svenningsen, as we speak.:D

[Dave Right]

Wish I was your age to start WW and with a great bunch of guys.
Ask a lot of questions. Everyone will help.

[Michael Stafford]

Welcome aboard Jake. I grew up in Winston-Salem a few years ago moved away to pursue a career and have now returned to NC. Woodworking is a good hobby. Just protect those fingers and eyes. Good luck!

[Jon Olson]

Jake,

Remember to wear and use all safety equipment. Now let your creativity fly and show us some pics. There a lot of great wood tuners here, that can help you grow in the hobby. Make sure to tell your grandma THANKS!!

Welcome to the Creek.

Jon

[Jim Becker]

Welcome aboard, Jake! 'Wish I got started in woodworking at your age...but it was 28 years later for me...do the math for practice! :D And as Jon says...safety first.

[Brad Schmid]

Welcome Jake! A grandma like that is a keeper :D Better make sure she gets a nice pen set ;) Glad you joined in.

Brad

[Jake Byrd]

I was just looking at the member list and there are a TON of people from NC. I bet we must have some good clubs and stuff here to.

[Dick Parr]

Welcome Jake.

[Jim Ketron]

Welcome Jake Good to have you here!

Jim

[Kent Cori]

Jake,

Let me add a hearty WELCOME to all the others you've already received. We're glad to see someone like you starting out on a hobby that you can enjoy all your life. Make sure you thank your grandma and that she gets your first pen! ;)

[Denny Lawson]

Welcome aboard, Jake! 'Wish I got started in woodworking at your age...but it was 28 years later for me...do the math for practice! :D And as Jon says...safety first.
lessee......8+2 carry the 1....hang on I gotta take my shoe off....dangit Jim!:mad: quit givin out these hard assignments late in the day:D


oops I forgot my manners...Welcome aboard Jake!;)

I don't post much, I started hanging around here a couple months ago and recognized a lot of these folks from other forums, so I've just been kinda lurkin on them..:)

Lots of nice folks here....Enjoy!

Denny

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Welcome to the 'Creek Jake! Lots of neat people here with varied skills but all with the love of woodworking! There are some really great turners that are members here. I'm sure they'll be glad to give you advice should you need it. We'll also be asking for advice and hopefully you'll contribute! Be sure to thank that Grandma of yours! She really sounds special! She should get that first pen set! She'll cherish it for the rest of her life! Again.....Welcome!

[Chris Padilla]

Wow...so young! Too cool. I think at your age (actually, younger) I was making racecars for the Cub Scouts for their pinewood derby. Fun stuff.

I've never had a lathe and I actually hope I don't get one...for now. I just have no room for it nor any money.

So did you manage to get a corner in your dad's garage/shop to set yourself up? I hope so...post some pictures if you can.

[Glenn Clabo]

Hey Jake...welcome aboard.

[Lou Morrissette]

Welcome Jake. Have fun with your new tool. Pretty exciting stuff you're getting into.