Hello from one of the Yanks across the lake

[65GTMustang]

Hello everyone!!!

My name is Kevin - I live in South Carolina - United States
I will be turning the BIG 40 in April.
As for my occupation.....I am currently disabled - I was a Professional Chef until degenerative Disc Disease got the best of me - Basically at the age of 30 I had the spine condition of an 80+ year.
4 Major operations later I have lot of metal plates, cages, screws and rods holding me up. Hoping and trying to put of the 5th surgery for as long as I can stand it. As painful the condition is 24/7 - recovery is really tuff.
Anyway enough about my sad story!

I joined your group in the hopes of participating in your pen swap...That sounds like FUN.
However When I heard about it and click over to sign up it required that I join the forum...
No problem right?
Well I did not gain access to replying or posting to your forum until the morning of the 26th
I day late and $2.00 short (The saying used to be $1 but the economy has forced a change)...LOL

Anyway - Still super glad I joined and look forward to the great information discussed.

As for turning I am a member of the AAW and my local chapter “Carolina Mountain Woodturners”
Check out the website if you like – We are one of the top chapters in the nation.
There is a monthly speaker and gallery posted – sometimes you will see a few of my pieces in the gallery.
I started turning with the basic spindle class that went into a bowl class – Mostly turned pens in the beginning and now I try to turn just about anything my mid size Jet 1220 will allow me too.

I am currently “trying” to learn how to cast clear and colored acrylics – I am interested in making the clear casting with decals, stickers, snake skin, assorted leathers, feathers and anything else I can think of.
I would love to trade turning stock or be interested in purchasing any of your native materials – Tanned snake skins from Australia would be great to work with.

Nice to be a part of your group
I look forward to being involved.

One Question?

Is there any chance that someone would like to swap a pen with me?

Kevin

[Claw Hama]

Hi Kev and welcome, I'm not a pen turner I like bigger bits of wood but I'm sure you will fit right in. Bad luck about the swap thingy but the site has been under going a few upgrades and been a bit wacky of late. I'm someone would still do a swap with you though. Sorry to hear about the back, mine is not great either but nothing like yours. Ok, enjoy the forum

[BobR]

Welcome aboard Kevin. Look forward to seeing some of your work on the forum.

[munruben]

Hi Kevin and welcome to the forum

[Ironwood]

Welcome to the forum Kevin.

I am in the pen swap, paired up with Lazylathe.
I would have offered to also swap with you, but I had a little accident on Thursday and I lost the end off my finger.
If no one else offers to swap with you, I am happy to do a swap in about 1 month or so, when my finger has healed enough to get back on the lathe.

I am sure someone will jump at the chance though, when some of the other penturners see your post.

[PenTurner]

Hello Kevin, welcome to the Forum, looks like you have a pen swap partner now, thanks Nick!! You certainly have a story to tell, wish I could turn a bowl! but I hope to turn a pen to please. Amos

[Ironwood]

Good on you Amos .

I knew it wouldn't take long for someone to take up Kevin's offer.

[artme]

G'day Kevin and welcome to the best spot in cyberspace!!

[Ad de Crom]

Hi Kevin, welcome aboard.
You did the right thing with register yourself on this wonderful forum.
I'm not a penturner, maybe once with finding the desire to make the jump.
There are a lot of penturners here.
I'm sorry to read about your sore back, don't give up !!
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