Is this worth repeating?

[ncboyntx]

Since I'm new to pen turning, I have no idea how people will receive my work. So I'll ask the experts...is this pen worth repeating? It's a Hart Double Twist from Woodcraft. The wood is Purple Heart and I added a brass laminate to each blank.

 

[pete00]

no expert here but....the picture is a bit fuzzy.
I like the looks of it, so yes you should do more and be proud of it.

What is the wood? and that silver line ?

 

[smoky10]

I don't know what you mean by "worth repeating" but it is a very nice pen. Nice shape, fit and finish. The picture could be a little better. My photography is worse [][:I]

 

[vick]

I think the brass lamination looks great and adds class to the pen. Just curious is it shim stock?

 

[alamocdc]

JMO, but I like that look so I'd say, "Yes, definitely!"

 

[JimGo]

It looks pretty cool to me, too. I'd like to see a better picture of it.

 

[gerryr]

I second the comments about a better picture but it looks pretty nice. You can save yourself some money by buying the Elegant American from AZ Silhouette, it's the same kit just cheaper.

 

[tipusnr]

I like the brass accent. Just wonder about it tarnishing over time unless sealed well by the finish.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Ditto on the positive comments.

 

[terrymiller]

Very nice pen definately worth repeating. Is the brass that you used the .016 or .020 stock. I always use the .016 seems to cut better with the tools.

 

[ncboyntx]

Thanks for the comments folks. Photography is frustrating me, I've tried a lot of the tips I found over in the Photo forum but still can't get it to where it should be. I used .032 stock that I purchased from Hobby Lobby. Next time I am going to use something a little thinner, probably the .016. On the comment about tarnishing, I used spray on Deft laquer, I'm not sure if that is enough protection or not.

 

[woodbutcher]

I like it!
Jim

 

[GBusardo]

I am beginning to believe its harder to take decent picture of a pen than it is to turn the dang thing!!!! I really do like the brass inlays. very creative!
Gary