My First Tru-stone. Wow...!

[islandturner]

I bought five tru-stone blanks and turned the first today for a Spring Blossom kit -- red with gold streaks. I am blown away with how good the stuff looks when it comes off the buffer. It was easier to turn than I thought -- with sharp tools and slow going, it was easier than antler....

(OK, going to try again with the photos)

Does anyone use CA on tru-stone? These were right off the buffer and hut polished.

Here's another from today -- found a few Filagree kits that have been lost for about a year. The wood is African Blackwood.

Cheers
Steve

 

[Drstrangefart]

No pics....

 

[islandturner]

Weird...! I can see them.....?

No pics....

 

[Ruby pen turning]

NO pics on my end either.

 

[RustySplinters]

that is one clear pen! Can't see the pics either

 

[islandturner]

Dang, can't embed the photos from pbase. Here's a link to the pbase gallery for this pen...

http://www.pbase.com/mistylatheart/spring_blossem_rollerball

You can click the photos to get larger views.

 

[alphageek]

Nice looking pen.

As for CA, not for me - just turn sand and buff.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Went and looked and I have to say, that blank was made for that kit. Very nice!

 

[Drstrangefart]

You smacked a home run there, dude. REALLY liking it.

 

[Robert Sherlock]

Wow! Looks great...enough said!

 

[SCR0LL3R]

That looks stunning!

I just did my first Tru Stone a few days ago and it was easier to turn than I expected as well. It took time but was less difficult than some brittle acrylics I've gotten.

I put CA but I now see that most people don't and it looks great without it. I can see slight ripples within my CA finishes in sunlight and could have avoided that on the TruStone had I checked on here before turning . My pen still turned out great though and I ordered 10 more Tru Stone blanks!

 

[islandturner]

I put CA but I now see that most people don't and it looks great without it. I can see slight ripples within my CA finishes in sunlight and could have avoided that on the TruStone had I checked on here before turning . My pen still turned out great though and I ordered 10 more Tru Stone blanks!

Hey Keith,

I'd love to see a photo of it...

Cheers
Steve

 

[GoodTurns]

glad you got the pics fixed, VERY nice combo of kit and blank...look like they were made for each other!

 

[76winger]

The red with Gold matrix was the first Trustone I turned as well. It's gorgeous stuff and the pen you put it on does it proud (or it the pen).

 

[G1Pens]

I've seen the pictures since you made the post.

Very nice looking pen. I really like that blank on that kit. Guess I'm going to have to do one like that....not to be a copy cat....but I really like it.

 

[Richard Gibson]

I have had that same blank for about a year sitting in the cabinet. I got an Emporer kit a few months ago and wasn't sure what I wanted to put on it... Now I do:biggrin: Thanks for showing me what it will look like. Great job on your pen.

 

[SCR0LL3R]

Hey Keith,

I'd love to see a photo of it...

Cheers
Steve

I feel weird posting it in your thread but here it is... This awesome blank was a freebee from Ed and Dawn! They knew what they were doing... the first taste is free, then it'll cost ya!

22k full sized Statesman w/ Heritance nib.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Steve you did a fantastic job with that Tru-stone - I love the kit and the look of the two together. Great eye for detail as the kit brings out the gold in the TS. I also like the 2nd pen. That is one kit that we ditched after making one for a customer and not really enjoying the experience - but you certainly did a fantastic job with it as well. Your cuts look good and that Blackwood shows off the kit beautifully.

Linda

 

[firewhatfire]

love it.

 

[boxerman]

2 very nice pens.

 

[Younka]

Wow, I love the looks of those pen, Great job!!

 

[islandturner]

I feel weird posting it in your thread but here it is... This awesome blank was a freebee from Ed and Dawn! They knew what they were doing... the first taste is free, then it'll cost ya!
22k full sized Statesman w/ Heritance nib.

Hey Keith, That's very cool -- they do make for a spectacular pen....! Your Statesman kit looks like it was made for that blank. I think it would be a toss up between black/gold and red/gold, as to which I like best. I have a black one too, and will to decide on a nice kit for it. Thanks, Steve

 

[pctechmgr]

That Tru stone is really sharp looking. I may have to mimic it soon. Great job!

 

[Rick P]

Very well done! Kit and blank were made for each other and your fit and finish is spot on!

I too like the truestone blank, banded malichite, I purchased. Unfortunately I had to go and really push the materials limits and it broke. I look forward to working with it again soon.