Hard for an old dog to learn new tricks & 1st Kitless

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I have had a Bock nib for over a year & 2 or 3 unusual taps & dies & have put off trying a kitless because of my skill set...(it is very lacking! lol) And I have an old wore out lathe to deal with! I have been working on my 1st kitless since last Saturday afternoon & boy has it been a roller coaster ride!:eek: This 1st effort has a multitude of issues. Everything from being too long to odd shaped & unmatched pieces.... I have enjoyed the mental activity though. However; I probably won't be making this my go to activity in the shop. I had rather stick to unusual wood grains & kits!
 

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tangoman

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First kitless

For a first attempt that is very good, don't be so hard on yourself !

Each one you make from now on will be better, as you are learning the process and techniques !

Regards and many happy hours to be spent in the workshop,

Cam
 

Janster

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Looks fine to me. I have everything to start to try? Just too busy doing other projects. Soon, soon, soon enough..I hope!
 

mark james

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I also will vote a thumb's up for your pen! Nice job.

I think it took me 6-7 pens before one came out with the appearance/feel that I WAS ENVISIONING. The initial ones had (to me) a multitude of issues that slowly got corrected.

I really think you need to make 5 more - YOU will like the result! :)
 
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