My First Pen

[rjwolfe3]

Its not perfect of course, but I was surprised at how it turned out. Sorry about the picture but my camera is not that great either, lol.

 

[Tanner]

It looks like the barrels need to be turned down a little more to match up with the nib and centerband. I did the same thing on my first pen. I was like wow, I made this! Then I noticed it did not match the pen parts. I just took it apart and put it back on the lathe and brought the wood down to just a hair over the bushings. You're on your way Rob. I'm sure we'll be seeing many beautiful and perfect pens from you!

 

[wdcav1952]

Rob, don't worry, your photo skills will increase. Keep the pen and pull it out in a year to see how you have improved.

Lots of information in the library; be sure to pay it a visit.

 

[B727phixer]

Rob,
Remember this pen and you will remember how it was before you became an addicted pen turner! Have fun and keep on turning![]

 

[R2]

Agree with Tim. Keep it and measure your progress against it as you turn more pens.

 

[rherrell]

Pretty good for a first one! But you gone and done it now. Get used to being broke but having alot of STUFF!

 

[Ligget]

Fantastic first pen, better than mine was, keep it safe as the rest of us have kept our firsts!

 

[jwoodwright]

Very nice Rob. Your 1st is always special. I wouldn't change a thing on it. Now, your next pen, get it closer, but leave sanding room...

I agree to re-visit it in a year. You'll be amazed at the progress you've made.

 

[packermudgeon]

Originally posted by rherrell

Pretty good for a first one! But you gone and done it now. Get used to being broke but having alot of STUFF!

You know, I used to be a little annoyed by people saying now that you turn pens you will be broke from buying stuff all the time. It's now been 9 months since my first pen, you're right I'm broke, and
I'm even more annoyed.[V]

Nice first pen, Rob. No matter what keep it around. You'll like to look at it from time to time.

 

[Buzz]

Nice work. You obviously intended for the barrels to be oversize judging by the consistency of the turning. Be aware though that it may be susceptible to chipping with end grain showing like that. Pens will always be judged on their fit to the nib & centreband etc.

 

[stevers]

Take it, put it away, and pull it out in a year and you'll be amazed at the progress you make.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

I must admit Rob,my first pen was so bad I disassembled it and re did it and sold it. I wish I had kept it, it wasn't nearly as close to right as yours, now, 600 plus pens later...I wish I had kept it. Do yourself a favor, leave it as it is and save it, you'll be glad you did.

 

[JohnU]

Hey Rob, I like it. Good job for the first.

I wont ever post a pic of my first pen. Of course mine might win if anyone ever starts the most overturned with no shape pen contest! I have it in a jar on the desk so I can pull it out... and quickly stick it back out of sight![xx(]

 

[toolcrazy]

Very nice, good work.