Just Starting Out

[cdwrrtx]

Just started turning pens in May. Got a good number of blanks and kits from the guy I bought my setup from. Thought I would share a few that I don't mind showing off.

1) Vesper Click Gunmetal w/Stylus - Aquapearl Blue/Green
2) Cabellero Rollerball Black - Red/Yellow Maple(?) Burl
3) Patriot Ballpoint Satin - Bourbon Barrel
4) Artisan Deco Ballpoint Black Ti - Osage Orange
5) Elegant Sierra Ballpoint Satin/Chrome - Bourbon Barrel

Not sure if that burl is Maple or something else. Any ideas?

I have more pics and will post in my Photo Album as I do more.

 

[Jim15]

Great looking group of pens.

 

[MDWine]

Ya done good!!
Congrats!

 

[Kenny Durrant]

What do you mean "Showing Off"? That's what this category's for. They look great!

 

[McKenzie Penworks]

I'd say you're off to one heck of a start! Personally, I love that you turned them relatively straight. Often a novice turner hits the bushings on the ends and just leaves the middle way thick. It gets a little scary getting them straight when you're starting out and you're absolutely nailing it. Great work!

 

[tomtedesco]

Very nice work, welcome from Colorado.

 

[cdwrrtx]

I'd say you're off to one heck of a start! Personally, I love that you turned them relatively straight. Often a novice turner hits the bushings on the ends and just leaves the middle way thick. It gets a little scary getting them straight when you're starting out and you're absolutely nailing it. Great work!

Thanks!

Oh, there are a few in my quiver that look like they took steroids. :biggrin: Keeping them that way to remind me that I do not like that look. Maybe a subtle swell to enhance the existing line of a kit, but nothing unnatural looking.

 

[More4dan]

VERY NICE set of Pens! Your fit and finish are first rate. I too don't care for the "body builder" too fat sections. I usually aim to have the widest section about 0.10" larger than the ends. That adds just enough taper without over doing it IHO. Keep up the great work.

Danny

 

[Woodchipper]

Those are outstanding, IMO. If you just started in May, I'm looking forward to seeing your pens next May. Thanks for sharing and those are nice photos.

 

[cseymour]

Nice job.
They look great


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[thewishman]

Each one looks very nice. Your photos are pretty, too.