Progress?

[Krudwig]

Well I've not posted a pen in a while but I've been busy! I've learned a few new things and I'm looking forward to entering my pens in the BirthdayBash contest. I'm certainly still a beginner but I'm getting more confident in myself. I've started turning between centers and drilling on my lathe which are both a step up to me. I've started using gorilla glue to glue tubes and segments and like that better than ca, it takes longer to dry but has less fumes. I'm been really thinking about casting some blanks with silmar or alumilite I've been reading and watching video about it. So any way here is a picture of a pen from Smitty's antique classic closeouts. It's made of red oak with a corian segment with a copper piece in between. I'm not sure what number it is for me but still under 20 total pens so far. I've done a slim, European, Cabrollero, and these vintage classics so far. I hope to enter some in the Bash contest. Your thoughts and critiques are welcomed!
Larry

 

[mredburn]

Looks like your ready to me. Great job on the pen. Also think about a slimline entry in the Russ Fairfield contest. It doesnt cost anythng it will make you a better pen maker cause you will try harder and its lots of fun and even includes some learning.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Nice looking pen. Your fit and finish is very nice. Keep up the good work.

 

[bluesman]

Great job with the pen. The corian and the oak work well together.

 

[Edgar]

Nice job - good luck in the bash contest.

 

[ironman123]

Looks very nice.

Ray

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Pen Larry
Love the Segmentation with the Corian.
Great Fit and Finish.
A winner.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[tgsean]

Great pen, wow you've got some great ideas. Really like the fit and finish too. Well done.