Finally! Pens made

Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
See more from Dalecamino

Dalecamino

Dalecamino

Local Chapter Leader
Joined
Jan 2, 2008
Messages
14,608
Location
Indianapolis, In.
Here are the first 10 pens made in the new shed. Since February :redface:

These are Elm blanks supplied and, made for my cousin who, got me started in this hobby. He likes the Sculptured kits from PSI but, he doesn't have to turn them. I personally don't care for them at all. He also likes the friction polish effect. I don't! Thanks for looking. Now, it's onward to turning things that, I LIKE! :biggrin:
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1588 (3).jpg
    IMG_1588 (3).jpg
    325.1 KB · Views: 505
  • IMG_1590 (2).jpg
    IMG_1590 (2).jpg
    220.2 KB · Views: 426
  • IMG_1589 (2).jpg
    IMG_1589 (2).jpg
    170.3 KB · Views: 350
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Wow! An equal opportunity shop (shed). :eek:
This shed will even produce pens it does not like, using finish for which it has distain! Just getting "warmed up" I guess.:roll eyes:

Nice job, BTW...Question: how did you turn these pens while holding your nose?:tongue:
 
Congrats on getting the shop up and rolling Chuck!
I agree on both accounts. Not a fan of friction polish or the kit, but still a nice group of pens!
 
Well now......Looking really nice there Chuck.
10 of them is a great start for the new "cave".....lol

As bad as you dislike the kit.......It looks nice with what you done.
 
jyreene said:
Oh and nice pens.
Click to expand...
Thanks Ty!

Argo13 said:
Congrats on making pens in the new shop. They are nice looking pens. Happy turning.
Click to expand...
Thank you. Looking forward to making others.

SteveG said:
Wow! An equal opportunity shop (shed). :eek:
This shed will even produce pens it does not like, using finish for which it has distain! Just getting "warmed up" I guess.:roll eyes:

Nice job, BTW...Question: how did you turn these pens while holding your nose?:tongue:
Click to expand...
Very well put :biggrin: Are you insinuating that my shed not only LOOKS like an out house but, SMELLS like one too?:rolleyes: Not the case. In fact I love the smell of new construction. It's great!:wink:

skiprat said:
Good to see you getting back in the groove, Chuck. :biggrin:
Click to expand...
Thank you Steven! It's a nice groove:biggrin:

Daleandjen08 said:
Congrats on getting the shop up and rolling Chuck!
I agree on both accounts. Not a fan of friction polish or the kit, but still a nice group of pens!
Click to expand...
Thank you Dale!

stonepecker said:
Well now......Looking really nice there Chuck.
10 of them is a great start for the new "cave".....lol

As bad as you dislike the kit.......It looks nice with what you done.
Click to expand...
Thanks Wayne! We're rolling now.

Mack C. said:
They have a "Perfect Fit" look to them. Would you mind telling the drill sizes?
Click to expand...
Thank you Mack! They are near perfect but, the Elm is a bit tricky (sometimes) the density can change within fractions of an inch. At least the blanks I have can. The drill size is 8mm.

Indiana_Parrothead said:
Hey Chuck it is good to get back turning again isn't it:) It is about time now you are just about ready for the Inidiana winter.....
Click to expand...
Hey Mike, thanks. Yes it's good to be turning again. And, I'll be honest.....it took awhile to get comfy with everything. Tried out the new heater this morning at 39 degrees. It works really nice.
 
You did a great job on the pens. Fantastic fit and nice finish. I agree about the kit and frictron finish. But to each their own even if it's wrong.
 
Nice pens. I Wouldn't be crazy over those kits either but if that's what your friend wants, they turn just like any other pen barrels. Personally I like the more natural wood look of the friction polishes. Also I tend to think it ain't as messy as CA, that is not from personal observation though just from the videos.
.
 
D.Oliver said:
By George he does remember how to turn pens!
Click to expand...
With a little help from your posts I got them done. :biggrin: Thanks pal!

Band Saw Box said:
You did a great job on the pens. Fantastic fit and nice finish. I agree about the kit and frictron finish. But to each their own even if it's wrong.
Click to expand...
Thank you! I don't mind the appearance of friction polish. It's the cooking of my fingers I don't like. :frown::biggrin:
Smitty37 said:
Nice pens. I Wouldn't be crazy over those kits either but if that's what your friend wants, they turn just like any other pen barrels. Personally I like the more natural wood look of the friction polishes. Also I tend to think it ain't as messy as CA, that is not from personal observation though just from the videos.
.
Click to expand...
Thank you Smitty. With these kits, you have to mark a line at 1-13/16ths" on the upper barrel and, part off the remainder down to the brass to make room for the center band. I use a hacksaw blade that, I ground to a point. You have to approach this Elm carefully and, slowly so not to tear out a strand of wood that should be flush with the CB. DAMHIKT :redface::rolleyes:
 
Hey Chuck, I agree about the pens but it's good to hear you're in your new shop turning. Look at it this way. You said it's been too long you were afraid you forgot how. Consider these practice to get you back in the swing of things.

Mike
 
bluwolf said:
Hey Chuck, I agree about the pens but it's good to hear you're in your new shop turning. Look at it this way. You said it's been too long you were afraid you forgot how. Consider these practice to get you back in the swing of things.

Mike
Click to expand...
Thanks Mike! I appreciate your words of encouragement. It was good to get these out of the way. Now on to other things that have been on my agenda :biggrin:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom