Whilst i was bored

[UKpenmaker]

I thought i would have a play whilst i am off work with a broken bone in my wrist (got bored of just sitting around, so i decided to have a play in my workshop, don't tell the Doc)

So i had a try at my first wooden centre-band, i think i have gone a bit overboard with the size of the band though?. Plus the upper & lower tubes could do with matching up better (i suppose we all have to start somewhere[]). To top it all off i did my first CA finish, why have i waited so long to try this [:I].

One word of warning though watch where the shavings are going, they don't half itch when you get them down your cast[xx(].

 

[csb333]

I think it looks sharp. The wide band looks good!

 

[knottyharry]

Looks good for the first one.
And yes we all start somewhere
Harry

 

[Texas Taco]

I like to wide band.

 

[Dan]

So we have a wounded one-handed Brit penturner? Just so long as you can still hoist a pint. Get well soon, you have pens to make!

Nice work - and I really like the center band. Tell us how you did it.

If I were to make a suggestion, I'd offer that lighter woods seem to work really well with black or dark gray pen kits - the contrast gets 'em every time.

Are you liking that CA finish? I've had one I made a few months ago in my pocket every day since and I haven't noticed any wear on it yet. Quick and easy - what more can you ask?
Dan
Unionville, VA

 

[swm6500]

Nice looking pen Andrew.

 

[pastorbill1952]

Andrew, Looks really good especially turning while a wrist is in a cast. Like the CB. Does teh lower blank fit inside the CB or is it a butt joint?

 

[Ligget]

Andrew, sorry about your wrist!
Pen looking good, especially when made with an injury!![]
Get well soon![]

 

[UKpenmaker]

Many thanks for comments everybody.
The centre band is just a butt joint, all i did was simply glue the band onto the end of the upper blank & while turning just put a small piece of loose tube the size of the band onto the mandrel to stop any movement.

 

[atvrules1]

Nice job Andrew. Center band looks large when just concentrating on it, but when I look at it with the overall shape of the pen it really adds to the appearance. I think that you have a winner there.