Another Newbie with my first turned pen

[brad704]

I have a bit of ADD when it comes to hobbies. I've hand my hands in knife making, furniture making, painting, crochet, and I'm sure a few others I forgetting by now.
I'm finally getting to use the lathe I bought earlier this year to make pens. This first one came out far better than I expected.

Slimline kit
Red Mulberry from my own backyard
CA finished with micro mesh

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[MDWine]

Nicely done. Finish looks good from here!

 

[brad704]

Nicely done. Finish looks good from here!

Thanks. 3 coats of thin CA, then all the micro mesh. That MM is AMAZING!


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[campzeke]

... and so the journey begins. Nice pen!

 

[magpens]

Welcome to IAP, Brad !!!!! . Nice pen ... the grain shows really nicely !!

 

[MrPukaShell]

"You did good Rookie" Very nice you should be proud. The finish looks great for a first timer. CA can take some time to master for some folks but it looks like you have it down.

 

[DJBPenmaker]

Nice pen, great finish and great photography.

 

[Bob in SF]

Brad - Fine pen, and like the pix.

- Bob

 

[brad704]

Thank you!

I'm out of town now, but have 3 sets of tubes glued up and ready to turn when I get home.


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[bpgoldo]

Brad, clearly my friend, you have nibbled the bait and set the hook. Terrific effort in turning yard waste into a fine hand crafted writing instrument. That is a leap to be proud of. Turn on brother, I look forward to seeing what creative places that "ADD" takes you now.

 

[brad704]

Number 2 finished this afternoon. Another slimline, this time with cocobolo and gold hardware.

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[FourOaksCrafts]

Congratulations! A job well done!

 

[brad704]

Thank you!

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