First post

[Mike8850]

Been lurking on the forum and picking up lots of great information. I just recently started turning pens and thought I would post a picture of some pens I turned for Christmas presents.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4315&stc=1&d=1229044070

The kits are Classic American Rollerball from Woodcraft.
Hope to someday improve my photographic skills.
Any suggestions gladly accepted
Mike

 

[akbar24601]

Hey Mike, Those look great! I like those acrylic blanks with that kit style. Nice choice in colors. Great first post!!!

Dig through the forum and you will find very helpful info on photography. Ask questions too, everyone is very helpful to give tips and tricks. Lord knows I need the help on the pics too.

 

[Mike8850]

Thanks for the nice compliment. I also am turning wooden pens but the wife requested acrylic.
Mike

 

[JimB]

Really nice group Mike. Very colorful.

 

[Sylvanite]

Those are nice looking pens Mike - much better than my early attempts. Keep up the good work.

Eric

 

[hilltopper46]

Nice looking pens! Welcome, from Wisconsin.

 

[hewunch]

Welcome! Nice looking pens too. Did you paint the tubes or blanks? I found a photo tent works wonders. I got mine off of ebay.

 

[Mike8850]

Thanks for the welcomes. Didn't paint any of the tubes. The pen on the far left is the only one showing any of tube. I'm looking into getting a tent.
Mike

 

[kruzzer]

you caught on real quickly... the pens blank choices and workmanship look first rate...

 

[LostintheWoods]

Welcome to the group!! Beautiful pens for anyone, but over-the-top for a first post!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Mike. Great pens.

 

[Mike8850]

Thanks again guys. I think I'm going to enjoy pen turning. Already lookin to upgrade my old Sears lathe.
Mike

 

[joeatact]

Real sharp looking pens. Great Job!

 

[NewLondon88]

They look good!
I'd agree on the photo tent, makes life a bit easier. I saw some at
Harbor Freight for around $25 or so, they work just fine. Helps keep the
light soft and even.. that leaves more time for turning. :biggrin:

 

[Dalecamino]

Nice looking pens . You're off to a good start !

 

[doddman70]

They look Great very nice job!!!! and welcome from Oregon!!

 

[toolcrazy]

A very nice batch of blanks and the picture isn't really too bad. Nice work.

 

[Daniel]

Welcome and nice collection. Now don't forget to remind your wife (Often) just how much money you saved on gifts at Christmas time. It really comes in handy when you go to upgrade that lathe.

 

[td]

Lurk no longer!! Very nice workmanship. Even though I cast PR.... wood is still my favorite... but don't tell anyone!

Great job! Keep 'em coming.

 

[Nick]

Welcome too the group!!
You have some nice looking pens there. Did you make the stand as well it looks good.

 

[CaptG]

Welcome to the IAP. Nice looking pens, and smart move making what the wife wants.

 

[Mike8850]

Thanks Nick. The stand is just something I threw together and still needs a little bit of tweeking. Gary I know what you mean, it sure makes tool buying a little stressful.
Acrylics are okay but I really rather turn wood.
Mike

 

[jedgerton]

Mike,

Thats a great bunch of pens for anyone, let alone a first post! Your photo appears to be off with regards to white balance. Mine take on that color when I use soft white bulbs. When you get lighting for your photo tent, make sure its color temp is 5500K.

I'm sure there will be quite a few happy recipients of those pens on Christmas!

John

 

[jttheclockman]

Mike, nothing wrong with those pens at all. Nice fit and finish. Welcome to the site.