Mini-spinny gloat and first project

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

I'm already drooling over a big mustard.

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