My pen turning project

[Chris.hicks 82]

Here are the pens I have been making I am kinda new to this but I think I have done pretty good so far

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[Peter Hay in Aus]

Cris,

I see you are experimenting with shapes and sizes, finishing techniques follow then photography then presentation all in good time. Try light coloured timbers next then cast blanks to decide which direction you are heading but above all have fun.

Kind regards Peter.

[Michael James]

Hi Chris, and welcome. This is a standard "what it used to be like" beginning disclosure of a turning junkie..."I was just having fun, turning a few pens, and then I saw _____________ (some form or piece) over at ____________ (SMC) and told them I thought that was the coolest piece ever. S/he (they) claimed I too could make pieces like this and more.... and when I asked how they showed me this rabbithole looking orifice, known as the VORTEX........... I fell in head over heels.:eek:;):cool:

[Bernie Weishapl]

Welcome Chris to SMC. Those are some good looking pens.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Chris....nice looking pens! Welcome to the Creek!

[Mark Hubl]

Good looking pens. You are doing good, havin fun?

[Chris.hicks 82]

Thanks for all the comments I love making things with my hands not sure what it is about turning nothing int something. But hopefully someday something will turn into $$$. As it stands right now I have been giving them away to friends and co-workers.

[Jo Ranum]

Awesome pens Chris

[Chris.hicks 82]

This is my state of the art work shop
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[Tim Thiebaut]

Hey Chris I think you did a great job on those pens, if you hadnt said anything I wouldnt have known you were new to turning them. I like your shop to, thanks for showing us.

[Chris.hicks 82]

I am going to move everything out away from the walls and drilok them frame it all in then drywall and pegboard will go up I also have to put in a few more lights

[David E Keller]

Looks like you're off to a good start, Chris. I hope you'll keep sharing your turnings as you continue on this path. You don't mention where you're from, but you can update your profile so that it'll show when you post... You never know when there might be a Creeker nearby with too much burly wood!

[Chris.hicks 82]

I am from Sedalia, Missouri near Kansas City