Jr. Gent II in Arizona Turquoise Truestone

[Joe Burns]

Here is my first attempt at turning something other than wood. It is a Jr. Gent II wrapped in Arizona Turquoise Truestone.

The blank turned like a dream. Took it very slow and light cuts. The finish was not quite as easy as I expected. I am definitely going to explore other medium besides wood now.

In the picture where the cap is standing vertical there is a couple of white spots in the cap to the left of the blank. When I first saw that it bugged me. Thought I had severely goofed. Went back and rechecked the cap and couldn't see it. Finally realized it was a reflection of the camera flash.

Any thoughts or ideas is greatly appreciated.

Joe

 

[cacardon]

Great looking pen!! Amazing color!
I had a problem with those pens and the plastic in the cap breaking out so you cant screw them together. Anyone else? What can be done about it?

 

[PSU1980]

Very nice pen. I have not tried turning truestone yet, but I want to gave it a try.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

The cap looks perfect. The barrel looks to be over turned to me. All in all looks great.

 

[Joe Burns]

Appreciate it everyone. Ive turned 4 or 5 of these and haven't had any issues with the plastic breaking in the cap.

Ruby I tend to agree with you on the the barrel. I like the barrel to be a little more full and have a slight curve like the top.

Joe