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Some viewer comments that were sent to me....
Hello Sir,
I am kind of new to the pen turning world. I found you video on EBay
of all places. I won it as I wanted to learn more about pen turning.
I watched it then watched it again went to my work shop and make a
pen that has turned a lot of head's. I have 12 friends now would
like me to make one for them now. LOL I almost gave up on pen
turning if it was not for your video I would have never went any
further with pen turning. I enjoy turning pens and I really would
like to thank you if not for you I would not have a hobby I enjoy so
much.
Thank you so much.
Jack A Strait
Hello Bill -
The DVD arrived Friday in good shape. My daughter (Leana, age 13)
and I watched it that afternoon. Afterwards I asked if she had seen
enough pen making for awhile. She said emphatically "No! It
makes me want to go make pens!."
Once we get going, I'll send you some images. As it stands, it looks
like we'll be ordering a fair amount your products in the near
future.
Thanks,
Harold O.
I created another
Monster!!!! :>))
Hello, Baumbecks!
Received your video a couple of days ago and wanted you to know how
much I enjoyed it and how helpful it has been!
I have been a woodworker for many years, even did some turning about
10 years ago, but am new to pen turning. Your video really fleshes
out the books I have read and provides a valuable "real world"
perspective on the process, unlike so much of the contrived and
heavily-scripted crap on those "info-mercials" that have taken over
almost every late-night cable channel.
Top it all off by the fact that you seem to be a "regular guy," like
many of us who enjoy making sawdust/shavings in what used to
be our spare time, and the formula for a successful "how to" video
is complete. And, anybody who enjoys good barbecue and wipes
his hands on his pants has got to be a "regular guy."
I'm looking forward to doing business with you in the future. Thanks
again for a fine video!
Semper Fi! (Hoo-Rah)
Regards,
John Bauer
Trenton, IL
Bill,
Just wanted to say thanks for the very rapid service on my order
(and for the "eye candy" you added to it!). I watched the pen
turning video over the weekend and am delighted I got it now while I
am just beginning pen turning. I'm sure you've saved me from any
number of mistakes (though no doubt I'll still be able to find a few
of my own). Thanks for taking the time to make such a helpful
video.
Eileen M. in Woodbridge, VA
Hello Mr. Baumbeck,
I received your pen turning video last week
and I want to send you these words of thanks.
Your video is simply wonderful. I am a 42
year old police officer which should tell you that I am not big on
reading instructions or books. I have three of the four books that
you note in your video and as you say I spent plenty of time looking
at the photos, but not so much reading the information.
I have forced myself to go back and read the
info based off your recommendation.
Anyway, back to the video. It is really
easy to follow. I have a Jet mini lathe as I am just getting
started. Not knowing one end from the other, it has been a challenge
to figure it out.
Also I was a little intimidated about wood
that is spinning towards me... I have a very nice wood shop and
have worked with almost all other tools and machines. Last but not
least, I am starting in the lathe realm. Your video answered sooooo
many questions. Your demonstrations prove to be the most valuable.
I have turned out my first two pens last
night. Too much fun. Burned right through the wood to the tube on
the second go round but I am learning.
I cannot thank you enough. Thanks for
thinking of people like me.
Have a great day.
Respectfully,
Todd T. in Bastrop, TX
BB's DVD was
some of the best money I spent when I was 100% clueless and new to
the hobby. Now that I'm just 75% clueless, I still find watching it
from time to time beneficial. Each time I watch I tend to catch
something I missed before. All in all, well worth the modest price!
Ben K. in San Antonio, TX
I was very excited to get
the CD have been waiting for it to get started. As I
had mentioned I am a new to this art and can't wait to get my
first pen made, that will be on Monday the 9th, first class.
The reason for this e-mail is that the CD is not of the best
quality. I have tried to play it in several different machines
and the same result, very hard to play will stop and start at
is own pace and then will skip several times. and stop and go
again.
I am unable to watch it
with and accuracy and as you might understand am unhappy with
this CD.
Please advise what needs
to be done to get a better CD.
Again thanks for your
action.
R. Helveston
I called R. and explained to him what I
knew about the differences in DVD players and their ability to
play the different DVD formats. Here is his response:
Decided to open a new DVD machine kids have given us a few
months ago and BINGO it ran your DVD. Just watched the DVD
and was very impressed with contents of it. Learned a lot,
will be viewing it later as I am not a EAGLES fan later
today lol.
Like to get the books
you had mentioned seems like some good books. Tried to
obtain local not available here in the area.
Again the DVD was very
helpful and informing, can't wait to get started on Monday
night first class.
Hope to take your DVD
instruction with me and do well in class.
Thanks for your quick
reply and you call that meant a lot to that you cared to
make that call.
Hope to chat more some
day .
I just wanted to let you know I received
the Pen Turning Video and I have to say that despite other videos I
have seen and a class at Woodcraft, I learned more from your virtual
classroom than I have from all my former experiences. You cover all
aspects especially finishing, with tips that I have not heard or
seen. Most of the videos out there are short and not enough time is
given to any one aspect of the process. You take a wood blank and
we follow you through every step in enough detail so we can come
away with a complete understanding of the "process" as opposed to
disjointed short segments assuming that we, the beginning turners
know something, which most of us do not.
Thank-you and thanks for allowing me to begin pen turning.
Sincerely,
John C. B., M.D. (Miami, FL)
Bill:
Just a note
to tell you how much I enjoyed your pen making video. It's
outstanding. I've been turning pens now for almost two years and
I learned several things from the video. The use of the gun
cleaning brush and the chamfering tool are great suggestions. I
also like your blank drilling jig. It's similar to mine but I
like the fact that you don't have a bottom on yours and you simply
replace the base whenever you need to do it. I have a base on my
jig and I use quarter inch masonite as the sub base but I'm
constantly cutting a clean edge on the sub base and it eats up a
lot of masonite real quick. A bottomless jig like yours would be
much more efficient. I was also intrigued by the way you did the
tenon on the European pen. I always turn the mortis before
finishing the pen. I also have never fitted the tenon with the
pen blanks on the mandrel. It's a simple and great idea.
Anyway, it's
a great video. I've been a college professor for 28 years. I
know a good instructor when I seen one. You're first class!
Kindest regards,
David P. (College Station, TX)
...I gotta congratulate you on your movie career. We watched your
Pen Video a couple of times so far and now friends want to borrow
it. It's great! Julie was just fascinated, and I thought the
Candywood pen looked awesome but I may be a bit biased. We buy Shawn
guitar instruction videos from time to time that are put out by
smaller video houses, and yours is every bit the same caliber and
price that they are. A real deal.
Chris H. (Ladysmith, WI)
Hi all,
Received BB's Video yesterday...and sat down and
watched.....excellent for beginners and also some of us.......I have
been turning pens since 1995 and I found some of Bill's tricks that
I never would of thought to do but will be using some of them
now.....highly recommend Bill's video.........
Willy in Northeast Ohio
"I got my copy!!!
We watched it last night and it was fantastic! Over 2 hours of
detailed instruction. Like getting to stand beside Bill in his
workshop and look right over his shoulder as he explains each step
to you. And yes, even old timers like me can learn a few tips and
tricks from it. I too wish very much I could have had a video like
this when I was starting out. Wow, it would have saved me so much
time and frustration as a new pen maker.
Fun to watch, and Bill's subtle jokes are great too - gotta be fast
to catch them! - Except for that final quip... . Bill finally found
a way to have the last word with females...hmmm, I wonder if I can
splice a piece of tape onto the end and create a rebuttal...{;-}
Thoroughly enjoyable and very educational video! The camera man and
production company did a super job too. It's more than worth the
very modest price for anyone wanting to learn the basics of pen
making and more.
Congratulations on a great film debut Bill B.!"
Pat L. (Laguna Beach, CA)
"I got my copy this afternoon. It is definitely a "must have" for
the beginning pen turner. Lots of very good hints for intermediate
pen turners as well. I have only been able to go through the first
half of the video (I am at work after all), but it is very good.
Nice job Bill."
Ben Williams, General Manager, Craft Supplies USA (Provo, UT)
"Your video arrived yesterday.
I had a chance to watch it last night. It was an excellent job. I
think you covered the basics and the common questions very well.
Nice job. I picked up a few ideas and tips on things that you do
differently than I and I am going to try them to see if they work
better."
Kurt H. (Henrietta, NY)
"Got a lot of tips from the video.
A lot I was already doing but learned a few tricks that will save me
some time and less frustration. An excellent job Bill! I would
highly recommend it to any beginning pen turner or to a
semi-adequate pen maker like myself."
Bernie D. (Durham, ME)
"I guess you're ready for the
academy, Bill!
Got the tape today and watched it in it's entirety without even
refilling my coffee cup. Very nicely done, very complete and
technically better than most of what's out there. I got a lot out
of it and information I can put to good use right now.
Many thanks for this informative and delightful presentation."
Joel S. (Sparta, NJ)
"Hi Bill,
I got your video in the mail and went directly to the VCR and
watched the tape without pausing for a pee break. I have been
turning for a while, but still got several tips from the tape. My
wife came into the room when you made the crack about not being
perfect..... Anyhow great tape! "
Bob R. (Aroda, VA)
"Bill,
Great video!! Enjoyed it greatly and learned a heck of a lot. Glad
I was able to view it before I got very far into pen turning.
Probably saved me mucho dinero! I'll be calling some for some more
pen blanks as well as some stabilized wood for fishing rods.
Thanks!"
Frank M. (Bonita Springs, FL)
"All:
I have to first say that this is an unsolicited endorsement.
New turners:
Before going out and buying all kinds of new tools and supplies, buy
Bill Baumbeck's video. I watched it last night and I wish that I
saw this video when I started 4 months ago. It would have saved me
a lot of time, heartbreak (due to ruined pen blanks), and most of
all; money. I would have also been turning a much better quality
pen sooner. I can't say enough about this video.
New members:
You will see people in here refer to using "BB" blanks. These are
Bill Baumbeck's blanks. He sells the largest assortment of exotic
and stabilized pen blanks, period. I bought some of these as well
and I can tell you first hand that when you see people rave about
them, there is good reason for it. These are exceptionally nice
blanks folks.
Thanks Bill."
John H. (Sanbornville, NH)
"I just received Bill B's new video and I think a lot of you that
are in the business of pen making are not going to like this little
endeavor of his. He will get all those people that want to try but
are afraid to or have giving up, making pens in short order.
Bill, this is just what us newbies really needed. After watching it
just one time I found at least four mistakes that I made and way too
many hints and tips to make the job much easier then I can count.
The only thing that I, being a beginner, can criticize is you just
needed to explain why the guide that you used to assemble the
slimline on the arbor press was longer then the finished pen
assembly. My first instinct is why not make it exact and then just
assemble! After thinking about it, I guess that if your lower barrel
was to long or short, it leaves room for adjusting. Am I right on
that assumption? (Bill's answer: Yes)
Other then that you answered every question I had and some that I
did not know I had. Bill, thank you for a great job on a product
that is sorely needed."
Fred H. (Fairview, TN)
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