Rifleman1776
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Because of a request from my wife for pens to give to co-workers as gifts, I decided to make Slimlines instead of my usual European. I did this because, I am (pick one) cheap, unmotivated, lazy. I was able to buy Slim kits for a little over a dollar instead of the $5.00+ for Europeans.
I had only made Euros before and never a Slimline. Doing ten of them I was surprised at how quickly they can be turned. The actual turing time was so brief as to almost take away the pleasure of wood turning. Assembly is much quicker also. Of course cutting, drilling and glueing is about the same. Same with finishing.
I can see why they are so popular, quick and easy. But, to me, they lack the elegance of a European or other styles.
I had only made Euros before and never a Slimline. Doing ten of them I was surprised at how quickly they can be turned. The actual turing time was so brief as to almost take away the pleasure of wood turning. Assembly is much quicker also. Of course cutting, drilling and glueing is about the same. Same with finishing.
I can see why they are so popular, quick and easy. But, to me, they lack the elegance of a European or other styles.