First And Second Pen

[Maxwellclan11]

This is both my first and my second pen that I have ever made. Let me know how I did. Tips, tricks, and constructive criticism all welcome.
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[magpens]

Those look very good !! . Nice to see you getting an early start on single barrel pens ... I believe that is the best way to introduce yourself to the basics of pen-turning. . Slimlines are harder to do. . You have made a lovely job of both.

It would be nice to know what woods you used, please. . . Also what finish you applied.

 

[kruzzer]

great looking pens.... keep up the good work

 

[Sly Dog]

I agree with Mal. Getting a nice fit on slimlines is a challenge for me and that looks to be on the money. Would also like to know the woods and finish used.
Good job!
Russ

 

[wolf creek knives]

Very Nice work. My only tip would be to not stop! Good work

 

[bsshog40]

They both look very nice! The bottom one looks like to may have caught a catch or took it down just a little too much at the top tube to the center band. I'm far from being an experienced pen turner but when I started, I bought me some calipers to try to make both tubes fairly symmetrical. Now I can mostly eye it but the calipers still come in handy once in a while. I would also like to know what wood you used. They both have some nice grain to them.