7159 posts in 1870 days Location: Southeast Louisiana 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 »
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WayneC
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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
Mark
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317 posts in 1938 days
#2 posted 1870 days ago
Welcome to the group. Couldn’t be a Saints fan could you?
Mark
-- Mark
Karson
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#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 †
Bill
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#4 posted 1870 days ago
Welcome Aboard CP. Are you going to be showing us pens?
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
cajunpen
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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/
Mark
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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
Max
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#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
lclashley
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#8 posted 1864 days ago
Another Louisiana Woodworker! Welcome.
cajunpen
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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/
PanamaJack
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#10 posted 1864 days ago
Welcome to L.J.
-- Carpe Lignum; Tornare Lignum (Seize the wood, to Turn the wood)
lclashley
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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.
cajunpen
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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/
lclashley
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244 posts in 1919 days
#13 posted 1863 days ago
cool. I agree this is an awesome site.
CharlieM1958
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#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"
oscorner
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#15 posted 1843 days ago
Nice to see another Cajun on board. Welcome from Baton Rouge!*
-- Jesus is Lord!
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