Reb
Member
Please I know I'll never make it in Photo Business
Whata all think of my first pens? Don't hold back!!!
Whata all think of my first pens? Don't hold back!!!
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TowMater
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Pretty impressive for firsts.
You jumped right in there with a snakewood pen I see.
Nice group of pens.
You jumped right in there with a snakewood pen I see.
Nice group of pens.
Sfolivier
Member
They all look very nice (although I'm not crazy about the red blank). It tough however to comment on such a small picture. Is the ironwood turned flush with the bushing or is slightly underturned? It's often a reflection effect from the picture.
In any case congratulations! I especially like the fact that you started making pens you wanted to make, as opposed to settling down for endless raws of practice slimline. Obviously, from the result, it was the right decision.
In any case congratulations! I especially like the fact that you started making pens you wanted to make, as opposed to settling down for endless raws of practice slimline. Obviously, from the result, it was the right decision.
bitshird
Member
Nice looking pens,unusually encouraging to see a new turner jumping right into mid line pens, especially snakewood and all in one piece, that in and of it's self is an extrreem accomplishment
Rifleman1776
Member
From what we can see, pens look fine. Good finishes on the wood. A less contrasty background and closer-up photo would have helped a lot.
Reb
Member
Thanks guys, Yes all pens flush with bushings. I'm going to get photo tent and lits this weekend. This Forum is a great help-I looked over all newbe list before I turned, Thanks
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
You're goin good Reb ! Nice group of pens ! I've struggled with photos too . [8D]
jhs494
Member
Very nice group of pens they all look great.
Thanks for sharing them with us!
Thanks for sharing them with us!
Tanner
Member
It looks like you're off to agreat start! Keep up the good work!
rjwolfe3
Member
Nice group of pens
Ligget
Member
Fantastic pens![]
]Sfolivier
Member
Snakewood is a pain to turn. I agree with the previous comment. Great to see you even pulled this one off!
rherrell
Member
Wrong answer, Reb.
Bushings are almost never the same size as the hardware. Get 'em close with bushings but use calipers for the final fit. Nice pens, by the way!
doddman70
Member
Very nice !!! congrats on your first
randyrls
Member
Originally posted by rherrell
Wrong answer, Reb.
Bushings are almost never the same size as the hardware. Get 'em close with bushings but use calipers for the final fit. Nice pens, by the way!
Reb; Very impressive! Excellent workmanship!
Rick's comment about bushings is right on; unlike the bushings. Get two 4" digital calipers. You can often get them on special for about $10.00 each. I always take bushings and file or sand them until they are about .005" smaller than the target finished size of the blanks. I don't hit the bushings with my tools! I use calipers to size tha blanks. I have found bushings as much as .020" off size!
Tip: With Digital calipers set the calipers on the fitting, and then press the "zero button". Now when you measure the blank size you see how much oversize you are and how much you have to take off.
Reb
Member
I gota tell you-you guys are great with all the help. I never thought of checking the bushings. I'm glad you guys caught it before I went to much further.
toolcrazy
Member
All are very nice!!
B727phixer
Member
Very nice! I didn't turn anything that good when I started (shoot I still don't)[V]