My very first pens made were slimlines since the kits were the cheapest. I went through a lot of slim line kits before I finally got the process down. Below are what I consider my first true pens. The first one, the Euro style has a story behind it. This is the first Euro style ever attempted and the first time for me to use a real piece of wood instead of the crap I was using on the slimlines.
During the turning process I ran into some major wood rot. Three chunks flew out of the blank, leave three holes. The largest hole being on the lower barrel, 1/4" x 1/2". The second large hole you can see on the upper barrel right below the clip, almost dead center. Needless to say, I was sick to my stomache when that happened.
The blanks remained remained on the lathe for 3 days while I tried to figure out what to do. Then I remembered the DVD that I ordered from Bill B. There was one section where he used CA glue for minor blemishes. What the heck, maybe it could repair major damage. I had nothing to lose, so I gave it a shot. The pic shows the end result.
The second picture below of a fountain pen has no special story or sentimental value. It just so happens to be the first fountain pen I have ever made.
During the turning process I ran into some major wood rot. Three chunks flew out of the blank, leave three holes. The largest hole being on the lower barrel, 1/4" x 1/2". The second large hole you can see on the upper barrel right below the clip, almost dead center. Needless to say, I was sick to my stomache when that happened.
The blanks remained remained on the lathe for 3 days while I tried to figure out what to do. Then I remembered the DVD that I ordered from Bill B. There was one section where he used CA glue for minor blemishes. What the heck, maybe it could repair major damage. I had nothing to lose, so I gave it a shot. The pic shows the end result.
The second picture below of a fountain pen has no special story or sentimental value. It just so happens to be the first fountain pen I have ever made.