Just Starting Out

[USNGSCS]

Well I'm a new turner. You all know the story, starter kits, trial and error (mostly error), etc.... Anyway, I submit pen number 6 for your inspection. Please let me know what you think.

 

[Leviblue]

Looks very nice. I like the lines of the wood.
What's the finish that you used?

 

[Wraith]

Very good I like the grain of the wood.

Brian

 

[USNGSCS]

Thanks, I am having a lot of fun so far. For the finish I used three coats of CA. I was a little nervous about it because I don't have any accelerator, but I just waited between each coat until I was sure it was dry. Then I used 3 coats of friction wax, then two more coats of CA. The more experienced turners probably think I am nuts, but I like the results. I'll just have to see how long it lasts.

 

[Fishinbo]

It's a great looking pen, like the beautiful wood grain and the finish, great combo.


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[gvanweerd]

Well done

 

[bobjackson]

Nice fit and finish. Good job. Well done.

 

[seamus7227]

looks good from here!

 

[Hendu3270]

Looks good to me. Keep crankin' them out and you'll get better and better.

And welcome to the forums!!

 

[mikespenturningz]

Fit and finish look good and that is a very nice piece of timber too. Nice job.

 

[mrcook4570]

Looks like you are off to a great start!

 

[dozer]

Nicely done I like the grain pattern of the wood fit and finish look good.

 

[booney0717]

looks good to me! love the wood grain.

 

[Bobostro61]

Nice job! I'm only up to number 25 or so (lost count already) and I'm having a blast. Pens don't take a long time and are good for me for the winter months. Back to pipe making once it warms up in March or April.

 

[USNGSCS]

Thanks for all the kind feedback. I'm really having fun with this and am excited to turn some different styles. I just need to finish the 4 slim lines from my starter kit and then figure out where to go from there.

 

[Janster]

Nice job, you're off to a great start! Be well............Jan

 

[NotURMailman]

Very nice! I like the shape you gave the pen.

I would be concerned about putting CA over wax, seems to me like it would tend to crack and flake off.

 

[mmayo]

Nice wood, nice shape, nicely finished.

Remember that on your first pen you did we'll; imagine that this pen, which is wonderful, will bring pain to look at later as you improve.

Great work!

 

[keithbyrd]

Nice job - I think my first was out of a similar wood but I don't think the shape of it was as pleasing as yours!

 

[walshjp17]

Well done, Senior Chief!