My first pen!

[aprayinbear]

Only the beginning,

I know there are a million folks out there who have probably made a pen just like mine, but it still feels great having just completed my own Atrax Fountain pen. I purchased my blank and kit from Exotic Blanks (great people to work with!) I ruined one blank with a slip of the gouge, salvaged the tubes and forged ahead. No problems after that. All in all I'm very pleased. This one will be a gift for a good friend who is headed to graduate school next month.

 

[Karl_99]

Nice looking pen!

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Very nicely done!

 

[turncrazy43]

Nice pen and a first at that. The fact that you only lost one blank in your learning process ,is not bad,at all. Many of us had more accidents in our first attempts. Keep up the good work. I now sense your family members will be getting some nice pens for a b'day or Christmas.
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Everyday I'm vertical is a great day

 

[Dustygoose]

That's a very nice first. Good job

 

[healeydays]

Great job.

 

[George417]

Well done.

 

[gimpy]

Yes, I agree, well done, the first of many, enjoy

 

[BSea]

Actually, the good thing about making pens is that there isn't one that's exactly like the ones we make. Everyone is a different, even if you use the same blank, and the same kit. Good job! :good:

 

[Haynie]

I will echo the others. Good job.

 

[Fishinbo]

You are off to a good start. Your pen looks good. I'm sure that your friend will appreciate it, it has nice colors and great finish. Well done!

 

[lorbay]

Very nice on your 1st.
Lin

 

[Sataro]

Very good looking pen! And being your first also makes it very special. Great job on that first pen!!!

 

[ericofpendom]

Great first pen, well done. Lets see more in the future.

Eric...

 

[JohnU]

Very Nice and much better than my first pen. Sounds like we can add another to the addiction. Welcome aboard!

 

[plano_harry]

Congratulations, looks very well done! Now you need one..

 

[eranox]

I would never have pegged this as a first pen. Beautifully done! I'm sure the recipient will agree. Welcome to pen turning!

 

[aprayinbear]

Thanks again guys!

I sure understand now why turning pens is so addictive! My dream is to practice enough and gain the skills to make kitless pens. I can't afford all the dies, etc. right now, but I did make my first pin chuck today to fit the barrel for the Atrax pen. I want to try a closed end Atrax next. Learning as I go......

Thanks for all the support!

 

[Hexhead]

Yeah buddy