Several 1st Attempts

[LL Woodworks]

Good Morning everyone. All of you guys and gals are inspiring and push me to try new things! I have several 1st attempts with this one. 1st time turning the matching finial, 1st attempt at making and installing a custom clip (stainless), 1st time using aluminum rod as accents, and 1st time using a light tent to photograph (still learning camera settings and lighting). Feed back is appreciated.

 

[Papa mark]

I like it !

 

[Robert111]

I really like this pen. It has a kind of "minimalist" look. The colors, or absence of them, are an asset for this style. Now have you thought about getting rid of the lower end hardware and centerband? Looking forward to seeing more from you.

 

[sumterdad]

That custom clip really looks good on that pen and the blank really matches it as well.

 

[yorkie]

I love it! Very classy!

 

[SDB777]

Nice pen.

Scott

 

[RSidetrack]

Very nice pen!

Your exposure seems almost right for the pen itself, but I believe you need to add a bit more lighting. Try moving the lights closer to the tent or higher wattage bulbs. I would say increase the exposure time, but I am afraid you may wash out the pen itself.

Also - are you using custom white balance setting at all?

 

[LL Woodworks]

Robert111 - I've been researching how to eliminate the center band while using the threaded coupler and haven't figured it out yet. Eventually I want to make one with self made threads but haven't researched enough as to what size tap and dies to acquire. Any help in these areas is appreciated

RSidetrack - I thought it needed more light; I only have lights on the right and left side, need one on the top; I have the EV set at +.7.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Great looking pen. I love the clip and have wanted to do the 1/16th stainless clip for some time now but still have not.