New Guy Makes Christmas Pens

[JohnR06]

Thought I'd share the pens I've been working on... I started turning in September so this makes these pens about numbers 10 - 15.

The collection:

Arbor Designer Pen in KOA:
(My wife liked it so well she requested another set for another family member.)

Cigar Pen in BOW:

Trimline with KOA:

Guardian, wood unknown:

Comfort pen, wood unknown:

Feedback... both good and "bad" are welcomed.

(Honestly, I don't mind the helpful criticism as its the only way I can continue to learn.)

Thanks,
John

 

[Drstrangefart]

It looks like there's some under-turning leaving things a hair proud at the fittings. Only real problems I can see. That out of the way, the Designer and the Guardian are both sweet as heck. Very nice group, and I ALWAYS like a good Comfort/Trimline.

 

[MarkD]

Welcome to the site.
Nice collection of pens. They will make great gifts.
It looks like your getting the finishing process down pretty good.
It's kind of hard to tell from the pictures but it looks like some of the blanks may be slightly under turned and some may be slightly proud.
If you don't have them, you might want to invest in a set of digital calipers and use the calipers to determine when you have achieved the correct diameter, rather than relying on the bushings, which are not always exact.

It's great to give then away but don't forget to hang on to one of
your first pens so that a year from now you can see how far you have progressed.

 

[bobjackson]

Some good looking work. Anyone would be happy to get one of those as a Christmas gift.

 

[Richard Gibson]

I saw these in person today and they are very nice. And for having only been turning for 3 months, they are excellent. Very nice CA finish as well. Good job John.

 

[EarlD]

Nice bunch of pens. You'll make some people happy this year. My advise: keep on turning.

EarlD

 

[boxerman]

Very nice looking group of pens. And welcome.

 

[76winger]

Looks great, some people are going to have some fantastic Christmas gifts!