First few Slimeline pens

[psperan]

OK this is my first crack at this and I love it, i have entered the vortex!!!!

Take a look, any feedback is appreciated....I want to improve so all coments are welcome.

The single pen is Figured Cherry with a copper kit, the other two are Brazillian Ironwood and Walnut with a Gun metal kit. Thanks for looking.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Wish mine were that nice on the first try...
If the photo is correct, they are a bit over turned on the ends or the wood is a smaller diameter than the metal parts where they meet. If you turn on the side of being over, you want to be over on the wood so you can disassemble it and turn it down some more. Your calipers are your best friend for this step.
Your finish is good and new turners tend to give the pen a belly shape. Yours is not too exagerated and is fine. Well done!

 

[Super Dave]

Phil, they look great. Welcome to our addiction.

Dave

 

[psperan]

Glenn,

Thanks for the comments, I think I sanded the bushings down! I didnt realize to try not sanding them until I read an article that said so. Thanks for the tip of using the caliper.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

I like the shape and the color of the kits go well with the wood. Great job. And yes calipers are a great help.

 

[leslie hines]

Good looking pens my first did not come out that good