First Baron

[Deere41h]

This is my first Baron. It is Platinim made of Red Malle Burl from BB. Nice kits and nice blanks. I look forward to making more. Comments and Critique welcome.

 

[JimGo]

John, that's a VERY pretty pen! I just got a couple in the mail today, and can't wait to give them a try. Hopefully I'll do as well as you!

 

[KKingery]

Now that's a good lookin pen! Nice job.

 

[tipusnr]

Nice coordination of kit and wood color and good lines. Well done!

 

[dougle40]

Real nice looking pen John . Well done!!

 

[WoodChucker]

Nice job! I really like the wood.

 

[DCBluesman]

Beautiful job, John. Looks maybe a smidgen proud on both ends, but I find that pictures can be deceiving.

 

[Fleabit]

Love those pens. You did a good job on it, but I agree with DCBluesman...looks like you might have a "wobble". Is it the picture or is your set up off a tad. My machine has to be reset every 6 or so pens.

 

[Gary]

That's really nice, John!

 

[Tom McMillan]

Very nice pen John---good work!!!

 

[opfoto]

Nice job. Good choice of kit and material.


Lou or Fleabit, Anyone -
Re: wobble.... If your mandrel is bent, should you try to straighten it while the blanks and bushings are on or off the mandrel?? Thanks in advance

 

[jwoodwright]

Great looking pen. Love the wood...

 

[Deere41h]

Thanks for all of the nice comments. There is no wobble. I'm still working on how to get the best pictures. There is an illusion that the wood is a bit proud. I think that happens when the light reflects off the shiny plating. I'll keep working on my photo skills as well as my turning skills.

 

[DCBluesman]

Originally posted by opfoto
<br />Re: wobble.... If your mandrel is bent, should you try to straighten it while the blanks and bushings are on or off the mandrel??

I'll probably get a disagreement out of this, but I can't see how you would straighten a moving mandrel. My method is to roll it on a known flat surface, like a piece of glass. You will immediately see any bend and can slowly adjust it straight.

 

[timdaleiden]

I have seen that illusion before. I think that the background is actually reflecting off of the sides of the finial cap. The reflection and the background kind of blend together.

Maybe try moving a light source to different places would get rid of the effect. I don't think it's that important for just showing off your pens here.

Oh, and very nice pen. It's a fun kit isn't it?

Originally posted by Deere41h
<br />Thanks for all of the nice comments. There is no wobble. I'm still working on how to get the best pictures. There is an illusion that the wood is a bit proud. I think that happens when the light reflects off the shiny plating. I'll keep working on my photo skills as well as my turning skills.

 

[jkirkb94]

Beautiful job on the Baron!!! I like it![] Kirk

 

[opfoto]

Thanks Lou....Will try that way.... I tried while on the lathe (not turning) and couldn't quite get it.... When I did it without the blanks on got it pretty good...Then I put the blanks on it was way off....just wondering if there is a right way.

 

[jdavis]

Great looking pen.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Hi John,

Well done. I have made two Baron's, they are a great kit!