My First Pen

[Band Saw Box]

Hello Everyone
Here is the very first pen I ever made and what made me want to do more. I made this pen at The woodworking Show in the DC area about 3 years ago. I'm not sure what kind of wood it is but I think it might be bubinga, maybe someone might tell me for sure. I know it looks a bit rough as it's been bouncing around in Evelyn's purse for the last three years and used a good deal. I'm hoping to be showing off some more in the coming months. Any and all comments are welcome.

 

[Jim Burr]

Nice Dan! I'd encourage you to move beyond the Fat-Lady slim. You can choose a wider kit, or make your own centerband and ditch the one in the slim kit.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Jim I know now that there are kiks to make bigger or fatter pens. At the time I just wanted to make a pen for my wife (Evelyn) she need to use a pen with a bigger lower barrel so that why this pen is made like it is. Oh and with a fat pen like this there us less saw dust and chips on the floor.

 

[hobbyist2013]

Nice pen! Simply amazing.

 

[Hubert H]

First pen - Nice, real nice! What is even nicer is the fact it has been used for three years by your wife.

 

[Pitoon]

for a three year old pen that's used regularly it's in great shape!

Pitoon

 

[artme]

a fine effort first up!!!

 

[Fishinbo]

It looks great for a first. What's important is that the wife likes it. You have to make more. Great job!

 

[mikespenturningz]

Awesome first pen. I like the fact that you put the burn lines into it. Great job.

 

[SDB777]

Three years...sort of took your time waiting to do your next? Can't wait to see some more from you!!!!






Scott (Burma Shave....remember?) B

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks for all the nice comment's. I'm hoping to be posting some move pens soon. I'm going to pickup my lathe tomorrow at HF it's on sale and I have a 25% off coupon not a bad deal.

 

[plano_harry]

Nice work Dan. Time to make more!

Harry

 

[PenMan1]

That's one UGLY b astard! BUT, NOT Nearly as ugly as that first b astard I turned.

You are on your way!