January 23, 201214 yr Just wanted to stop in and say hi and introduce myself. I am just starting into wood turning and it is becoming recreational therapy for me. I used to hunt and fish almost year round but since I put the hunting gear up last spring I haven't found the motivation or the joy I used to have in doing it. Since I reinjured my back in a training exercise it is difficult for me to walk long distances, sit for long periods or stand for long periods in one place or position. But since November of 2011 when John (Moody) taught me how to turn my first pen I was hooked. I find great joy and pleasure in creating these things out of wood. It has also given me time away from the "Combat Zone" in my head because all I think about is what I'm creating and nothing else. Here are some pics of my work so far.
January 23, 201214 yr Hope you don't mind Adam I got your pics up for ya. Here is a link on how to post pics in a discussion, click on Uploading Photos to a Discussion and see how it's done!Adam, we are so glad your here man. Great to have you and we are excited that you have chose our site to let us follow you on your woodworking journey. I think your off to one heck of a great start, and who could complain about your teacher? So tell us, did you go through a couple pen blanks before you ended up with this one?And, the bat is cool, and the cane, I see there are a couple stripes that appear to be couplings? Or possible inlays? Maybe the cane breaks down into three pieces?Great work sir.John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
January 23, 201214 yr Adam, great to have you with us! Your work looks really good. Cruise around here becasue there's lots of turners here to share tips with.Ron DudelstonAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
January 23, 201214 yr Author No John I don't mind at all thanks for the help and the link. Ok that was my first pen blank lol, knock on wood it's a while before I go through more than one per pen.So far to date I have turned 9 wooden pens and one full Deer Antler pen. Yes, the cane will break down into three pieces those are brass couplings.  John Morris said:Hope you don't mind Adam I got your pics up for ya. Here is a link on how to post pics in a discussion, click on Uploading Photos to a Discussion and see how it's done!Adam, we are so glad your here man. Great to have you and we are excited that you have chose our site to let us follow you on your woodworking journey. I think your off to one heck of a great start, and who could complain about your teacher? So tell us, did you go through a couple pen blanks before you ended up with this one?And, the bat is cool, and the cane, I see there are a couple stripes that appear to be couplings? Or possible inlays? Maybe the cane breaks down into three pieces?Great work sir.John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
January 23, 201214 yr Author Ron, Thank you for the welcome and the comment. I am cruising the site often now just to see what I can try to get into next lol. Ron Dudelston said:Adam, great to have you with us! Your work looks really good. Cruise around here becasue there's lots of turners here to share tips with.Ron DudelstonAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
January 23, 201214 yr Welcome Adam! With Moody as your father in law, I will pray for you. Allen WorshamCorona, CAallenworsham@earthlink.nethttp://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee
January 24, 201214 yr Very nice looking projects Adam. You are a quick learner and do very nice work. Thanks for sharing those with all of us.John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
January 24, 201214 yr You are doing some beautiful work! Love the little ball bat and the choice of wood.Looking forward to seeing more of your work!LewTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
January 24, 201214 yr Allen Worsham said: Welcome Adam! With Moody as your father in law, I will pray for you. Allen WorshamCorona, CAallenworsham@earthlink.nethttp://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
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