First Pen or turning ever done.

[Waggoner]

This is my first attempt at a pen or wood turning ever. I don't think they look to bad for the first time. Please any advice is welcomed. Both were sanded to 1000 grit with a friction polish. Oh and no I am not a photographer so please excuse the pictures.

Thank you.

 

[Karl_99]

Looks like you are off to a good start. What is the lighter wood? It has a nice tone.

Very good use of Lego's as well!

 

[SDB777]

If you are having fun....then you are doing it right!

Keep these, pull them out of the drawer in about a year....you are going to be surprised!





Scott (keep them coming) B

 

[Charlie_W]

Great start! Keep it up. You will find all kinds of info in the library here as well as a good bunch of people who don't mind answering questions and helping new pen turners get going.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Nice start, keep it up and have fun in what your doing.

 

[Waggoner]

Thanks for the comments.

 

[Waggoner]

Looks like you are off to a good start. What is the lighter wood? It has a nice tone.

Very good use of Lego's as well!

Thanks. The light wood is Lemon wood and the darker is Bocote.

 

[OZturner]

Great Firsts Waggoner.
Excellent Finish and Fit on the Blond Pen, though the shape makes it look like a "Plumb Bob".
The Darker one has a pleasing shape, and an interesting blank. But it is a bit difficult to see.
Love how you managed to hang the Lego Bricks upside down and suspend the Board and the Pens.
A suggestion, with future postings please tell us what materials you have used, it helps educate us readers.
Congratulations, Keep up the good work.
I look forward to your next posting.
Brian.

 

[clieb91]

Welcome to the addiction... er hobby that is pen turning. Good first looking pieces. I too like the finish on the Lemon Wood. Look forward to seeing your future pens.

CtL

 

[ironman123]

For your firsts, those are great. As it has been said, enjoyment in what you do makes for .......well you know what I mean.....don't you. :biggrin:
Really that is a great start and accomplishment. There will be good pens and a few bad ones but the good will outweigh the bad ones. Enjoy.

Ray

 

[TonyL]

You may not have turned a pen before, but you have turned something before ! Very, very nice!

 

[plano_harry]

Nice start with a couple of good looking pens! Welcome to IAP!