First Photo - Second Pen

[TBone]

It's not in the same class as the other work posted here, but it's a start. I know the picture is bad, I don't have lights yet. I've been too busy learning how to turn. This is my second pen and the second item I've ever turned.
Comments welcome

 

[wdcav1952]

Nice start!

 

[johncrane]

Its a good start Tommy' very nice wood mate.

 

[kenwc]

If that's your start you're going to have much fun in the future. Looks really good...fit and finish are nice.

 

[TBone]

Thanks for the comments guys. First pen was a straight slimline. That was fun but since I'm new to turning, I wanted something that curved. Just kept playing with this one.

 

[JimGo]

I agree with everybody else - very nicely done, especially for your 2nd pen. Next time, try oe without a centerband - you'll be amazed at the flexibility it affords you. I think I see a few small finish rings, but you'll get those out in time. Great job!

 

[TBone]

Thanks Jim. I saw some places that I thought were sanding scratches before I finished it but couldn't get them out. It was like they were part of the wood. Not sure if it was something I did or not. I sanded to 400 including with the grain. Then sanded with some thin CA. Then sanded again with 320 and 400 and then micromesh to 12K. Then 2 coats of spray Deft, but go too close so I sanded entire regimen again and the 4 coats of Deft and then polish. Is there some step that I'm leaving out?

 

[woodmarc]

Nice job T-Bone. The second thing that I turned, became designer firewood.[B)]

Fit and finish look good. Welcome to the addiction!

 

[Penmonkey]

It's a very good start![8D]