My First Post

[rbragg08]

Hi all,

Here are a couple of Amboyna Burl pens. One Wall Street Elegante and one Sedona. I just started turning about a month ago and I already have about 20 pens. This is very addicting.

Your comments and criticisms are welcome.

Rick.

 

[ed4copies]

Both look VERY nice.

CA finish???

Amboyna burl after a month??? Only took me five years.

 

[cinder_ladylocket]

Yes, very nice indeed. Good job!

 

[tim self]

Nice job! And welcome as well.

 

[rbragg08]

Thanks! Finish is friction polish.

 

[Rmartin]

Welcome Rick, very sweet looking pens!

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

Nice pens...... I was expecting to see pictures of a post.

 

[papaturner]

Beautiful pens,good work. Welcome from Buchanan,Georgia.

 

[Pen Maker]

Someday, I'm gonna make nice pens like those!

 

[timberview4]

Thanks! Finish is friction polish.

Nice looking finish! None of mine pens with friction polish came out that nice. I can't even get that finish yet with CA. :frown:

 

[simomatra]

A 20 pen veteran and into the burl, well done.

Great pair of pens nice fir and finish.

 

[CaptG]

Good looking pens. Welcome to the addiction.

 

[bitshird]

Very nice looking pens, ya gotta love Amboyna, it may not be the rarest of woods, but it sure is one of the prettiest.

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice work on your pens . I say you've caught on QUICK !

 

[NewLondon88]

Burls already?

Hey, NO READING AHEAD!!

Looks great, especially that Wall St. Amboyna is one of my favorites.

Pretty soon you'll want to branch out into other finishes, ones that
are a bit longer lasting. The friction polishes look great right off the
lathe, but the longevity isn't there. Plenty of info in the library,
and even more opinions out here :tongue:

 

[JohnU]

Great Job! Amboyna is beautiful and makes great pens. I like the Wall Street the best. As NewLondon88 said, check out other finishes for a more durable long lasting finish. When you make something that beautiful, you want it to last as long as possible. Keep up the good work!

 

[Jim15]

Those are a couple of beauties.

 

[DCG]

Very nice work! You've done a fantastic job for #20. I did one with a local freind who passed me onto IPA. I now have my Jet mini setting at the doorstep waiting to kick off.

Looking forward to it. The addiction hasn't yet kicked in though.

 

[Ligget]

Fit and finish of both pens is perfect, you are progressing rapidly, well done!

 

[PenPal]

Welcome Rick from Aussie

Fabulous pens flashes of brilliant colour everywhere with a smooth transition in turning equal to most any on the site, not to be underestimated.

Where do you go from here.

Congratulations and best wishes Peter.

 

[USAFVET98]

Hi all,

Here are a couple of Amboyna Burl pens. One Wall Street Elegante and one Sedona. I just started turning about a month ago and I already have about 20 pens. This is very addicting.

Your comments and criticisms are welcome.

Rick.

The wall street is hideous! I think you should send it to me, so you dont have to look at it anymore! :wink:
j/k
Seriously though, you did a great job and working with burl after a month is awsome. Keep up the good work, and welcome to the site..

 

[JasonM]

Great job. Welcome to the addiction. =)

 

[Munsterlander]

Nice pens...... I was expecting to see pictures of a post.

LOL!


Nice job Rick!

 

[jedgerton]

Those look great! Welcome to the addiction.

John

 

[rbragg08]

Thanks for the advice on the Library. Wow, is that thing packed with great information. I am going to try the CA finish on my next pen and see how it works for me.

 

[toolcrazy]

Gorgeous pens, nice work.

 

[TurnaPen]

Hey Rick! you can BRAGG about them two!! great work, very well done, and the burls really get you in. By the way-you are welcome here. Amos

 

[Glenn McCullough]

nicely done, we all know you want one of each style pen in every blank available, right? welcome to the addiction. It's best not to fight it and there no help available.

 

[CSue]

Rick, those are beautiful pens!
It took me a while to get enough skill and confidence to turn an Amboyna burl! I sense greatness coming . . .

 

[workinforwood]

Welcome Rick..your pens look great.