My First Pens

[keithlong]

Here are the first 5 pens that I have turned. From left to right, the first one is made from rose wood that came with the starter kit, next is a pen and pencil set that I made for my wife out of black walnut, next is one made out of red cedar, and the last one is a wallstreet II with also out of walnut. All the slimlines I left a little proud just to see how they look and feel. I really enjoy experimenting with different woods. I also turned the wall street between centers and I may do all my pens in the future this way. I will have to order some bushings for the slimlines to do between centers. I have really had fun showing off these starter pens. You will notice that I did not polish them, my wife likes the satin look. I did do the CA/BLO finish on all of them and I really like that finish. Thanks for all your tips and I would appreciate any and all comments. Thanks, Keith

 

[jimofsanston]

Nice Pens.

welcome to the addicition. its going to cause you. its worst than herion.

 

[leehljp]

I wish my first pens looked that great. Well done!

 

[timberbits]

welcome to the addicition. its going to cause you. its worst than herion.

Welcome to the addiction. Pin a photo of you loved ones on the wall because you won't see them very much any more.

They are great looking pens, my first few pens didn't look anywhere as nice as those.

Happy turning.

Timberbits.

 

[marionquill]

Good job, those look great--just think, if you can do that good on your first try, what can you do on your 100th?

Jason

 

[Rodger Bagwell]

Very nice pens. my first one didnt look that good but as everyone says Keep the first on so you can reference back to the beginning and see your improvement.

 

[bitshird]

Great way to begin a horrifying addiction.

 

[nylajune]

Looks like you're off to a fine start, Keith! Great Job! :good: