Titanium15
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I am new to wood turning, and even newer to pen turning. I posted my trouble with getting blanks to learn with, and several different people on this site sent me boxes of blanks to get started with. To say I was surprised would be a huge understatement. I openly admit to having a huge chip on my shoulder about how I have been treated in some situations as I use a wheel chair, and my youngest has Ataxic Cerebral Palsy. I never expected such wonderful, generous and kind support from people on this site.
One of the things I was asked by the people that provided me with the blanks was that I show what I am doing with them.
So, here it is so far.
The first is a comfort pencil in maple. I made this for my daughter as she has a hard time holding regular pencil or pen. The second is a mini sketch pencil, again for my daughter. The last two are El Grande in Teak(?) and a Big Ben in purple heart. I am not too happy with the Big Ben, as I had a lot of trouble getting the blank turned to match the bushings, and I just don't really like the feel of it. Not a refection on the kit, just how it fits my hand. I really like the El Grande. I am going to give this to my son in law, as he likes fountain pens.
Please go easy, these are the first I have done, but I would like your comments. And, please forgive the quality of the pictures, I do not have a really good camera.
Thanks for looking. And thank you all once again for your kind support and acceptance. It is so very much appreciated.
Stephen
One of the things I was asked by the people that provided me with the blanks was that I show what I am doing with them.
So, here it is so far.
The first is a comfort pencil in maple. I made this for my daughter as she has a hard time holding regular pencil or pen. The second is a mini sketch pencil, again for my daughter. The last two are El Grande in Teak(?) and a Big Ben in purple heart. I am not too happy with the Big Ben, as I had a lot of trouble getting the blank turned to match the bushings, and I just don't really like the feel of it. Not a refection on the kit, just how it fits my hand. I really like the El Grande. I am going to give this to my son in law, as he likes fountain pens.
Please go easy, these are the first I have done, but I would like your comments. And, please forgive the quality of the pictures, I do not have a really good camera.
Thanks for looking. And thank you all once again for your kind support and acceptance. It is so very much appreciated.
Stephen
