(First)Closed End Dogwood

[firewhatfire]

Here is my first closed end pen. Learned alot of new things while working on it. I had worm holes that I filled with amber powder from Coastal Scents and some CA. I learned to cut a longer piece than I think I will need. I learned a 60 degree taper to make it a bit easier. I destroyed the finial I was turning so I stuck a make shift one in till I can do better. This is a piece of the wood I got in a swap with Drstrangefart(Allan Beasley). Let me know what you think and thanks for looking.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Sweet Baby Jesus that turned out awesome. You did that blank justoce and then some.

 

[its_virgil]

Nice job on the pen. I like eleminating the rings on the CB. I look forward to seeing what you finally do with the finial. Thinking of recessing or hiding that clip on the next one?:wink:
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Looks great! I even like your temp final.
The thread section, did you leave the other parts off on purpose or by mistake? I happen to like it better the way you have it and never really thought about leaving them off.

 

[firewhatfire]

I don't like the black one and since you have to take both off to get it I just leave both off. I prefer it without also. Thanks for the comments.

 

[workinforwood]

It looks really great. Nice finish on it, and I like the shape and the custom finial was a perfect touch.

 

[3Peake]

Very nice
How much longer did you cut your blank?(I'm just about to try this myself)

 

[BSea]

Very nice. I too think it looks better without the additional rings on the cap. What do you mean by a 60 degree taper?

 

[firewhatfire]

If your gonna do acrylic then start with 2 blanks. 60 degree taper for my tail stock I just used the one that come with my lathe and cut my blank to short.

 

[Old Lar]

Great job. I really like closed end pens. The centerband is awesome, so simple, but something I would never think of. No creativity on my end.