alinc100
Member
Hi All,
Day job has kept me pretty busy but I was able to take some time away and not only turn a couple pens but actually photograph them as well.The photos are not the best ,I need to dedicate some time into learning to take better photographs.
First up is a challenge/request to make a "cigar" pen .A friend brought be some cigar bands and issued a challenge for me to make a pen.After spending the better part of today dimensioning,and making a couple pin chucks,from transfer punches I was able to turn this pen.the wood is big leaf maple burl,stained with an anilyne dye.The hardware is from a Baron/Sedona kit.One step closer to kitless for me.
Next up is a Gator Jaw blank that I won compliements of a contest at Exoticblanks.com .
The contest was to name the blank and I was fortunate enough to have my entry,Cajun Gator Geauxld, selected as the winner.I paired the blank with a Cambridge Sterling Silver and Ti Gold Fountain pen kit.A blank this nice deserves a high end kit.The kit provided some challenges(like a 33/64" bit) and a couple learning lessons on laying out the teeth,I'd move the blank a little next time,maybe even reverse the teeth using the smaller teeth on the larger cap.All things that present learning experiences.The blank was easier to turn than I thought but I was still worried I'd mess up and it would explode,but we made it through.
Lastly is a Duke kit from Lau Lau with a really nice piece of Aromatic Red Cedar from Emerson McBryde at Woodworkers Blanks - Seller of spalted wood blanks
If you have not paid a visit to his site and purchased some of his offerings you are missing out on some great figured blanks.
As always,comments and critiques welcome.
Thanks for looking,
Day job has kept me pretty busy but I was able to take some time away and not only turn a couple pens but actually photograph them as well.The photos are not the best ,I need to dedicate some time into learning to take better photographs.
First up is a challenge/request to make a "cigar" pen .A friend brought be some cigar bands and issued a challenge for me to make a pen.After spending the better part of today dimensioning,and making a couple pin chucks,from transfer punches I was able to turn this pen.the wood is big leaf maple burl,stained with an anilyne dye.The hardware is from a Baron/Sedona kit.One step closer to kitless for me.
Next up is a Gator Jaw blank that I won compliements of a contest at Exoticblanks.com .
The contest was to name the blank and I was fortunate enough to have my entry,Cajun Gator Geauxld, selected as the winner.I paired the blank with a Cambridge Sterling Silver and Ti Gold Fountain pen kit.A blank this nice deserves a high end kit.The kit provided some challenges(like a 33/64" bit) and a couple learning lessons on laying out the teeth,I'd move the blank a little next time,maybe even reverse the teeth using the smaller teeth on the larger cap.All things that present learning experiences.The blank was easier to turn than I thought but I was still worried I'd mess up and it would explode,but we made it through.
Lastly is a Duke kit from Lau Lau with a really nice piece of Aromatic Red Cedar from Emerson McBryde at Woodworkers Blanks - Seller of spalted wood blanks
If you have not paid a visit to his site and purchased some of his offerings you are missing out on some great figured blanks.
As always,comments and critiques welcome.
Thanks for looking,
