Number 1

[RegisG]

Well, I "made" my first one. It's actually a pencil kit and my assembly left a lot to be desired.
But, here it is on the lathe with a couple coats of CA. Didn't cut down to the bushings and that is real obvious after assembly. I can see I need LOTS more practice. Really unsure how tight to make the tail stock and how high to have the rest. Will be taking a class to get better feel for those.
Anyways, here is number 1

Thanks,
Regis

 

[magpens]

Good start !!!!

 

[JimB]

Knowing where you can improve is half the battle. You are on the right track, just keep practicing nd you will see improvements.

 

[skiprat]

Great first effort:good::good:

Nobody was born with the ability to make perfect pens from the get go, it's meant to be an enjoyable journey without a final destination. But I can assure you that you are starting your journey further along than many have. :biggrin:

 

[Rockytime]

GREAT first try! If you want it down to the bushings it is not too late. You can still turn off the CA and re-CA it.

 

[OZturner]

Congratulations, You are Now "Up and Running", Regis.
Brian.

 

[mark james]

NIce start! The learning cure is fun though.

Welcome to IAP.

 

[1080Wayne]

NIce start! The learning cure is fun though.

Welcome to IAP.[/quote

There is a cure for wanting to learn more ? I need that !

 

[Robert Taylor]

Great start. Do not give that pen away. Put a tag with the date and type of wood on it. Put it in a safe place for future reference/comparison. I still have my first and today completed number 903. Will post a picture of number one and number one thousand side by side when the time comes. Also my nineth anniversary of pen turning was December 13.