LumberJocks

cajunpen

  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us
View cajunpen's:homeworkshopprojects (28)blog (16)reviews (6)forum topics (9)buddies (55)favorites (88)activity logWatch

7159 posts in 1870 days

Location: Southeast Louisiana
Website: www.cajunpen.com

I've been married to my lovely wife, Maggie, since January, 1968. We have two sons and three beautiful granddaughters and one grandson, ages 11, 8, 5 & 18 months. My oldest son lives right across the street from me and my youngest is about 80 miles West. I've been interested in woodworkng since I was about 10 years old and made my first "skate scooter".

I started turning pens in 1998, as a hobby. I quickly ran out of people to give pens to - and it was getting expensive. If I wanted to keep making them, I had to figure out a way to sell some. Thus, Cajun Pen Shop was born. Internet Sales was a fairly new concept, so I dove in and sold a bunch of my hand turned pens. One thing led to another and next thing I know, I'm an authorized distributor for some of the largest pen manufacturers. The rest is history, my hobby grew into a full time business and I found that I no longer had time to turn my pens.

In addition to the Pen Business, I've been a Police Officer since 1968. I'm working on my second pension, I officially retired on April 20, 2010. I will hopefully spend the rest of my days in my shop making sawdust.

The Pen Shop has allowed me to put together quite a collection of woodworking tools, I actually have pretty much everything I think I will need - now I am starting on tools that I want :-)). I'll post some shop pictures soon.

My main interests are box making, clock making and lathe work - pretty much any small projects.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Latest Activity | view all »

commented on Making the Wren #1: Start, to almost finished 5 days ago
replied on A Square Deal? 5 days ago
commented on Lost Hiway 9 days ago
commented on Wood Gloat #19: Timber for commissions. 10 days ago
commented on Well my 6th Year Anniversary on LumberJocks. 14 days ago
commented on Mission Dining Table in Walnut 17 days ago
commented on Club Staunton, Ninja,Drummer's Chess Set 17 days ago
commented on African Cherry and "Gold" 20 days ago
commented on Asian Style Stash Box....one more time. 20 days ago
commented on Who needs hinges? 20 days ago
replied on Album cover of woodworking projects posted on Facebook 22 days ago
commented on Jatoba Stash Box 22 days ago
commented on bunk bed with stairs 26 days ago
commented on Left over oak table 26 days ago
commented on Lasers in woodworking. #2: Lasering your brand. 30 days ago

Latest Projects | view all 28 »

Latest Blog Entries | view all 16 »

Workshop | view details »


Grab widget

42 comments so far

View WayneC's profile

WayneC

9591 posts in 1902 days


#1 posted 1870 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks. I’m looking forward to reading your posts. This is a great crew of folks with extensive knowledge. Enjoy.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

View Mark's profile

Mark

317 posts in 1938 days


#2 posted 1870 days ago

Welcome to the group. Couldn’t be a Saints fan could you?

Mark

-- Mark

View Karson's profile (online now)

Karson

33917 posts in 2205 days


#3 posted 1870 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

View Bill's profile

Bill

2579 posts in 1966 days


#4 posted 1870 days ago

Welcome Aboard CP. Are you going to be showing us pens?

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

View cajunpen's profile

cajunpen

7159 posts in 1870 days


#5 posted 1870 days ago

Thanks guys, wasn’t expecting such a warm welcome. Very happy to have found your forum and look forward to being active. I am more of a tool collector, than actual woodworker, I’ve been at it for 30+ years, adding equipment to my shop hoping to have enough to do some serious wood work when I retire in 2 years. I think I have everything I need – guess it’s time to start some serious projects – which brings me to your forum for some sound advice.

Mark – Yes, I am a die-hard Saints fan. Until last year, I was embarrased to tell anyone that :-))

Bill – No pens, but I do have plenty of them. Don’t like to push them on friends.

Thanks again guys for making me feel welcome.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

View Mark's profile

Mark

317 posts in 1938 days


#6 posted 1869 days ago

I’ve liked the Saints for several years because of the sacks the fans use to wear on their heads. Almost had to feel sorry players. But what a comeback.

-- Mark

View Max's profile

Max

43870 posts in 2077 days


#7 posted 1868 days ago

Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome…

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

View lclashley's profile

lclashley

244 posts in 1919 days


#8 posted 1864 days ago

Another Louisiana Woodworker! Welcome.

View cajunpen's profile

cajunpen

7159 posts in 1870 days


#9 posted 1864 days ago

Thanks ldashley – are you near Metairie? This seems to be a great forum – learning more each time I visit.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

View PanamaJack's profile

PanamaJack

4473 posts in 1882 days


#10 posted 1864 days ago

Welcome to L.J.

-- Carpe Lignum; Tornare Lignum (Seize the wood, to Turn the wood)

View lclashley's profile

lclashley

244 posts in 1919 days


#11 posted 1864 days ago

I’m up in Monore. My dad grew up in Metairie though. I used to visit quite often.

View cajunpen's profile

cajunpen

7159 posts in 1870 days


#12 posted 1864 days ago

Well if you are ever in the area give me a shout and we can talk “sawdust making”. I’m really enjoying this forum. I belong to and visit a few others, but I think this one is the best of all of them.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

View lclashley's profile

lclashley

244 posts in 1919 days


#13 posted 1863 days ago

cool. I agree this is an awesome site.

View CharlieM1958's profile

CharlieM1958

13635 posts in 2023 days


#14 posted 1860 days ago

Bill, we are neighbors for sure! I live off Transcontinental, but out by the lake. Also a 20+ year Saints season ticket holder!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

View oscorner's profile

oscorner

4566 posts in 2115 days


#15 posted 1843 days ago

Nice to see another Cajun on board. Welcome from Baton Rouge!*

-- Jesus is Lord!

showing 1 through 15 of 42 comments

Have your say...

You must be signed in to post the comments.

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase