GaryMGg
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We all gotta start somewhere...seems like the thing to do.
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No wonder y'all enjoy this sooo much. [8D]
My first pens too
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We all gotta start somewhere...seems like the thing to do.
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No wonder y'all enjoy this sooo much. [8D]
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hilltopper46
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Very nice pens for first pens. Are you sure these are your first? It looks like you may have modified the length of the nib end of the pen by just a bit...[
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]NavyDiver
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Nice first pens. Of course you realize, now you are officially addicted [}] [].
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GaryMGg
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Tony,
Thanks.
Yep, these are definitely my first pens. However, I've had the lathe long enough to
turn some cylinders, two rolling pins, some dowels, lots of finger tops, and some
other stuff. So, it's my first pair but it's not the first thing I've turned.
They're both just basic slimline kits without modification.
Cheers,
Gary
Thanks.
Yep, these are definitely my first pens. However, I've had the lathe long enough to
turn some cylinders, two rolling pins, some dowels, lots of finger tops, and some
other stuff. So, it's my first pair but it's not the first thing I've turned.
They're both just basic slimline kits without modification.
Cheers,
Gary
GaryMGg
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Eric,
I've known it's a slippery slope. [] I've got about another dozen slimline kits.
Gonna have to find out what else can be made with those.
I need to buy some wine stopper and keychain kits, 'cause I know a couple of
folks who'd like those as gifts too.
Thanks,
Gary
I've known it's a slippery slope. [
] I've got about another dozen slimline kits.Gonna have to find out what else can be made with those.
I need to buy some wine stopper and keychain kits, 'cause I know a couple of
folks who'd like those as gifts too.
Thanks,
Gary
reef12
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Great job on both really sweet.
So just a dozen?
well that will change my friend.[^]
So just a dozen?
well that will change my friend.[^]
bob393
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Nice job on both.
rtgleck
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Nice work, congrats on your first pens. It really is a lot of fun to play with what you can do on a Lathe.
Glenn McCullough
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first ones? wish my first ones looked that good, well done!
Jim15
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Good looking pens, nice work.
BigRob777
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Gary,
Very nice first pens. I didn't see any descriptions, but I'm guessing that the top one is bloodwood. I like it best. One idea is to turn your own center bands, so the pens can be thicker, without having a figure 8 look. I'm sure you can find a tutorial on making your own CBs here somewhere. I'll try to crop a pic for you to see what I'm talking about. Keep in mind that I'm still trying to perfect it.
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I'm sorry, but this was a magnified piece of a much larger picture and the res. is pretty bad.
I think that this pen's about 25% thicker, or more. I've done thicker too. I think you'll like doing your own, as it expands what you can do with them. I'm saving up my CBs for something wierd. I've no idea yet. Have fun and keep up the good work.
Rob
Very nice first pens. I didn't see any descriptions, but I'm guessing that the top one is bloodwood. I like it best. One idea is to turn your own center bands, so the pens can be thicker, without having a figure 8 look. I'm sure you can find a tutorial on making your own CBs here somewhere. I'll try to crop a pic for you to see what I'm talking about. Keep in mind that I'm still trying to perfect it.
I'm sorry, but this was a magnified piece of a much larger picture and the res. is pretty bad.
I think that this pen's about 25% thicker, or more. I've done thicker too. I think you'll like doing your own, as it expands what you can do with them. I'm saving up my CBs for something wierd. I've no idea yet. Have fun and keep up the good work.
Rob
GaryMGg
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Rob,
I like the idea of making a wood CB; thanks fir the tip.
Gary <<== missed dinner tonight so he could play in the shop. []
I like the idea of making a wood CB; thanks fir the tip.
Gary <<== missed dinner tonight so he could play in the shop. [
]Joe Melton
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Here is a site with some technical information on your wood:
http://www.mnh.si.edu/biodiversity/bdg/medicinal/MedPlantsGui3.pdf
Nice work, by the way. It is not an easy wood to work with.
Joe
http://www.mnh.si.edu/biodiversity/bdg/medicinal/MedPlantsGui3.pdf
Nice work, by the way. It is not an easy wood to work with.
Joe
GaryMGg
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Joe,
What would I look for in that file?
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What would I look for in that file?
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OSCAR15
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Nice Work Gary! Although most kit sellers recommend starting on slimlines, they are actually harder than many other kits.....
Cigars are easy as are Polaris.....Welcome to the addiction.[]
Cigars are easy as are Polaris.....Welcome to the addiction.[
]BigRob777
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Gary,
What kind of wood are these pens? I think that's what Joe was referring to.
Rob
What kind of wood are these pens? I think that's what Joe was referring to.
Rob
GaryMGg
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The one the right is lacewood.
The one on the left I believe is rosewood. Not 100% sure as it
was laying around the shop for some time. It's possible that it's
Brazilian cherry or some such variety. Very dense, somewhat oily,
no discernable aroma, and turns easily. It's very dry and the shavings
were more like little little chips. I went rather carefully using a
skew and shaved it carefully as I closed in on the final dimension.
It also takes a nice finish with a sharp handplane.
Gary
The one on the left I believe is rosewood. Not 100% sure as it
was laying around the shop for some time. It's possible that it's
Brazilian cherry or some such variety. Very dense, somewhat oily,
no discernable aroma, and turns easily. It's very dry and the shavings
were more like little little chips. I went rather carefully using a
skew and shaved it carefully as I closed in on the final dimension.
It also takes a nice finish with a sharp handplane.
Gary
Dario
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Good job on both!
wudnhed
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Great looking pens Gary!
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