First pen done totally w/ skew

[ToddMR]

So I was looking for something to turn yesterday. I went through the few blanks I have and saw this Anigre (anna-grey). I wasn't sure how it would turn out looking since it seemed pretty plain. However once I started the CA finish I thought it was looking pretty nice. I did dry sanding up to 600 and then did Thin CA and Med CA. I then did Wet MM all the way up. Also this was my first turning I did with using nothing but the skew. I am probably going to send this pen to my grandmother.

 

[concho_joe]

Way to go! The skew is a tricky little feller, but does beautiful work if you can use it!! Pen looks good!!

 

[renowb]

Todd, I like it! Did you use the skew on the rings, too?

 

[OLDMAN5050]

nice. I haven't mastered the skew yet...................................looksm like you have

 

[wizard]

Todd, That is a beautiful pen !! Great use of the skew. I hardly ever used the skew (bad experiences) until I saw Ed's video on it. Your grandmother will love it!

 

[wizard]

I also love the contrast of the kit with the wood. Really stands out! Doc

 

[ToddMR]

Todd, I like it! Did you use the skew on the rings, too?

Ok I didn't use the skew on the rings lol. Used a parting tool. But everything else was skew. I like the pointed tip of the parting tool to make rings. hehehe. Thanks for all the good comments.

 

[Craftdiggity]

Looks good. I like the rings. Nice touch on a plain blank.

 

[holmqer]

It's always good to see someone become one with the skew in a good way!

 

[keithlong]

I have used a skew a little, but never mastered it, seems you have mastered it. I like the rings too. Nice looking pen.

 

[kruzzer]

Todd,
the pen looks great.. and mastering the skew is awsome. I haven't been able to do it yet but I'm still trying...

 

[aggromere]

Very nice looking pen. I personally like the lighter colored wood, particularly with dark accents as you have done. My skew is my favorite tool. Now that I use it all the time, I can't believe how much trouble I had learning how to use it right.

 

[Dudley Young]

Mighty fine. BZ

 

[sgimbel]

I don't even know which turning tool is a skew! But I hear a lot of people swearing by it.

 

[bbuis]

Nice .. i haven't done an all skew turn on wood yet .. only on acrylic

 

[stubblestalkers]

Very nice pen

 

[Caden_Hrabak]

Beautiful pen

I havent used anything but a skew for about 3 months now i love it