Information and updates from the admins

Here's where new members can introduce themselves to the group

This Forum is for contests on A Penturner's Paradise

Hints and tips related to pen turning

Questions of origins, endangered species, identification, properties - all related to the various woods we turn with

Tutorial how-tos on various aspects of turning

What goes with what, what you need to make specific kits etc

Forum for instructions on refills and other user instructions.

Dying and stabilizing wood

Anything related to finishing, polishing or buffing your creations

Questions, answers, discussion etc. related to casting

Questions and comments about where to buy kits, supplies, tools etc. Please note: posts from individuals or businesses who join the forum solely to promote their products for sale will be removed at the discretion of the forum hosts/administrators.

Otherwise known as the Bragging Corner!

Things you've made but aren't related to turning

This could be your shop, a neat burl, a cool tree, craft show booth set up... please note: "show and tell posts" of items that are offered for sale will be removed. This is not a commercial forum.

Stuff you really have a burning desire to share with the world but has absolutely nothing to do with turning, pens, woodworking or this forum!

Post your contest entries here. They'll be gathered and reposted into a single thread for voting.

Brag about your tools - new acquisitions, ones you've made...or even ones you'd like to get or make!

This section is for hints and tips, questions on how to use different functions on the site etc.

Ideas or suggestions for new features, new categories in the Forum etc.

Tips and information about pricing.

How to photograph, package, present, market your finished work

Items like spare blanks, kits, tools or other related items you wish to buy, sell or trade with members on a one-off or occasional basis. This area is not for commercial vendors or members who wish to offer their own product or merchandise for sale to other members. Forum host/administrators reserve the right to remove posts at their discretion.

Discussion related to potential group buys

Jokes, funny anecdotes, etc. Clean humour only though please! Please remember anyone can read what is posted - inappropriate jokes or remarks will be removed.

Casual conversation and/or topics not covered off in another forum.