Baron kit, blue acrylic and burl

[BigNick73]

I've got a lathe for Christmas this year and have been lurking here a good bit. I turned this tonight, and am so pleased with it I had to share. I actually ruined 2 blanks before this one. I had one acrylic go off center, this is only the 2nd pen I've done TBC so probably some oversight by me. Then I had another burl cap acrylic that blew up at the last minute. They are definitely a challenge for a new turner.

 

[Jack Parker]

Very nice looking effort. Fit and finish look great.

 

[SDB777]

Welcome aboard!!!!

This is the way to do it, first post....excellent turning!!!!




Scott (keep sharing, I like) B

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pen.

 

[Big]

Welcome from Pensacola, FL.

 

[Charlie_W]

Welcome from Virginia!
Great looking pen! Obviously, you did your homework before jumping in!

 

[BigNick73]

Welcome from Virginia!
Great looking pen! Obviously, you did your homework before jumping in!

And ruined a lot of cheap blanks before hand as well.

 

[magpens]

Hey ! Looking really good ! You're off to a great start !! Seems like you are diving in at the deep end and being quite successful. That's the way to go, IMHO !!

 

[BigNick73]

Hey ! Looking really good ! You're off to a great start !! Seems like you are diving in at the deep end and being quite successful. That's the way to go, IMHO !!

Thanks! I agree, I tend to put less effort in when I'm in the shallow end. If I'm risking ruining a $15 blank I tend to pay way more attention and take my time.

If fact I'm waiting on some taps, dies, nibs and a collet chuck right now, so will be way off the deep end by next week.