My first post

[bobalouie76]

Well I am new to pen turning & am thouroughly enjoying it. I started with the slimlines that came with the starter kit from Woodcraft. When those were finished I moved on to a few other kits. Let me know what you think, I know my photography can use some work.....

 

[Padre]

They look good! Welcome to the IAP.

 

[Pioneerpens]

very nice! welcome from WV

 

[CaptG]

Good looking pens. Welcome to the site.

 

[Minotbob]

Nice looking pens. What did you use to outline off the knots?

 

[bobalouie76]

I went to a hobby shop with the intent of getting somw sheet brass and aluminum. They didnt have any aluminum but they did have tin so I got that instead.

I had asked a few people on this site about what they used and where they got it. As usual I got some excellent advise. I didnt think it would turn easily but to my surprise it does. I havent had any issues with blanks blowing up, just using thick ca to glue assemble them. Granted I take very small cuts with each pass for a couple reasons. ! I dont want the blanks to blow up & 2 I enjoy turning, the longer it takes the better in my opinion. If times were not so tough and I had the extra cash to go and order or pick up blanks and kits every week or so I might go faster but for now I guess I am just taking my time and having fun.

Thanks to you all for the warm welcome and comments.

 

[RAdams]

NICE WORK! Beautiful segmenting! Welcome to IAP!!! Keep the pics coming!!

 

[rdunn12]

Nice work,great looking pens!

 

[johncrane]

You've done a great job!

 

[PenMan1]

Nice pens. Good job. Welcome aboard.

 

[JimB]

Nice work! Welcome from upstate NY.

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

nice segmenting and beautiful pens. Welcome aboard.

 

[1dweeb]

Those are some really nice pens.

 

[mredburn]

Very nice

 

[boxerman]

Nice pens. Looks like your a pro at them already.

 

[jocat54]

Welcome. Your celtic knots look good.

 

[bobalouie76]

Thanks everyone. Glad they look as good to you as they do to me.

 

[bobalouie76]

Had a chance to turn a couple more pens, and fix one of the ones I posted earlier. Coments and suggestions welcomed as always.

 

[bobalouie76]

Oops. Thought that last photo was one I had poster before, it isnt.

 

[David Keller]

Nice looking pens... Nice segmenting. Welcome aboard.

 

[Mark]

Very nice looking pieces. I love that style of pen..

 

[RichB]

Fantastic job and the pictures a great. You have really gone ahead of me.

 

[bobalouie76]

Thanks Rich! I dont know that I have surpassed the skills of anyone else hee, I am just having fun, and learning along the way.

 

[jbostian]

Great looking pens and welcome from Indiana.

Jamei

 

[j_b_fischer]

Well ... if you're new to pen turning, then you must have been thinking about it for a long time ... excellent segmenting!

 

[Jgrden]

"groovy"

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pens.

 

[fernhills]

What they said. Welcome. Carl

 

[Glenn McCullough]

great looking pens, did you make the blanks? welcome from the mitten.

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

welcome to the IAP...... nice pens.

 

[cinder_ladylocket]

Wonderful work..................keep it up!

 

[nava1uni]

Beautiful pens. PM sent. Your segmenting is amazingly good.

 

[leslie hines]

Welcome great looking pens segmenting is really nice