qquake
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This in an Eclipse pen from Woodturningz in gunmetal. The blank is a Woodshed called Tropical Teal. I like the simple yet elegant lines of the pen, and the color of the blank is pleasing to my eye. It's almost calming.
Eclipse Tropical Teal
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liljohn1368
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Great looking pen, Jim.....
qquake
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They sell them exclusively at Beartooth Woods. I've turned several, and in spite of the turning challenges, they are beautiful blanks. I think my favorite so far is Jet Stream.
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Did I mention that these blanks are challenging to turn? I know that they're brittle from turning them in the past. But it seems like I had more trouble with this one. As usual, though, I'm sure it's mostly attributable to my aggressive technique. The bad chips on the right were with my usual spindle gouge. So I switched to a 15mm radius carbide chisel, and got minor chips on the left side. So I took a deep breath, and took very light cuts until I got it turned straight. I was afraid to use a chisel to shape it, so I used 120 grit sandpaper dry. I've been doing that with most blanks lately, and it's been working very well for me. It's amazing that those horrible scratches from the coarse sandpaper polish completely out.
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Jdubfudge
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Wow those blanks are really nice. I have been looking for something that's go nice with wood to do a beach theme. I think I'll try it out.
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OZturner
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Nice Pens, Jim.
I notice that the Chips on your Blanks, are breakouts at both ends of the Blank, and I believe these are caused by, Cutter "Pressure" rather than "Slicing" on an unsupported edge of a Brittle Blank.
I don't know if you are happy using a Skew.
But I make a point of turning both ends of my blanks, down to the close proximity of the Bush, using my Skew Chisel, as you would if you were turning a Bead or half a Cove.
Then I attack the Center of the Blank, by removing the material between the End "Half Coves".
I have found, that this method, with a Sharp Skew, removes the material easily, and with the "Half Cove" the Skew does not Chip or break off the ends of the Blanks, as the Skew is applying a Slicing Action, and the end of the Blank is already down to the proximity of the Bush.
It works for me, and you might like to try it.
Regards,
Brian.
I notice that the Chips on your Blanks, are breakouts at both ends of the Blank, and I believe these are caused by, Cutter "Pressure" rather than "Slicing" on an unsupported edge of a Brittle Blank.
I don't know if you are happy using a Skew.
But I make a point of turning both ends of my blanks, down to the close proximity of the Bush, using my Skew Chisel, as you would if you were turning a Bead or half a Cove.
Then I attack the Center of the Blank, by removing the material between the End "Half Coves".
I have found, that this method, with a Sharp Skew, removes the material easily, and with the "Half Cove" the Skew does not Chip or break off the ends of the Blanks, as the Skew is applying a Slicing Action, and the end of the Blank is already down to the proximity of the Bush.
It works for me, and you might like to try it.
Regards,
Brian.
qquake
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Unfortunately, I never did learn to properly use a skew. I've tried, but they just don't work for me.