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  1. 04-21-2009, 11:51 PM #1
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    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.
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  3. 04-22-2009, 12:24 AM #2
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    Congratulations! Good work and more to come I'm sure!
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  4. 04-22-2009, 12:28 AM #3
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    Congrats Aaron! Nice pens! And...that is what a lot of folks like about turning.......closest form of woodworking to instant gratification!
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  5. 04-22-2009, 12:35 AM #4
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    Holy cow...your first??? Way to go!
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  6. 04-22-2009, 12:56 AM #5
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    Congratulations Aaron! Those look great! The water gets deeper and deeper.
    All the best.

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  7. 04-22-2009, 8:24 AM #6
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    Thanks!

    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.
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  8. 04-22-2009, 8:52 AM #7
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    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!
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  9. 04-22-2009, 9:01 AM #8
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    Congrats and great looking pens. You have just got started. I will tell you the ride is just beginning.
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  10. 04-22-2009, 9:17 AM #9
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    I love how you all know my mind already with these "You just got started" comments.

    I'm already drooling over a big mustard.
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  11. 04-23-2009, 1:19 AM #10
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    Hey nice job. and those pens are nice. welcome to the vortex.
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