2 more firsts for me...

[MorganGrafixx]

My first time turning deer antler and my first Classic American Pen. I put these in the newbie contest so I figured I'd post them up here too. But from the looks of the other entries, I don't have much of a chance. Oh well, I enjoy making them at least. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[Skye]

Classic is quite classy.

Antler, I've never been a fan of antler and gold. I would have probably also reduced the body a little more. Both those are only personal preferences though. Looks like they both hit the bushings dead on and that's the only really important thing as far as construction.

 

[papaturner]

Nice work.

 

[MorganGrafixx]

Thanks fellas. I'm working on an Ebony Classic American now. As soon as I get the finish right I'll post up pics of it too.

 

[PaulDoug]

Nice job on the pens. What did you use for finish?

 

[Mather323]

Your pens look very nice, I hope you do well in the contest.

 

[Ligget]

Lovely work!

 

[stoneman]

Very nice. I am a fan of all types of antler. Every one is unique. That one has a lot of "burly" character.

 

[MorganGrafixx]

Nice job on the pens. What did you use for finish?

CA on both. So frustrating trying to figure that stuff out. I keep reading people's posts on how to do it, and keep trying it over and over again. But for some reason what takes everyone else 30-45 minutes takes me 10 hours. I'm am to this very minute STILL trying to get the CA finish right on the Ebony I mentioned in my first post. I have taken it back down to the wood twice now because of white spots and lines. It's such a pain in the a$$ but so pretty when it's actually done right.