Getting the lead out

[Charlie_W]

I had another go at the pencil turning I showed recently. This time I used a visor with magnifying lenses. That made a difference in my being able to see more detail while turning. For these, I stuck them on a card with some hot melt so no one would pick them up and use them during show & tell at our club meeting. :biggrin:
Tools used: 1/4" spindle gouge, 1/4" round skew.

 

[SteveJ]

That is some great work - I don't think I would even try it.

 

[gtriever]

Wow, how cool!

 

[magpens]

That's an expensive way to sharpen a pencil !! :biggrin:

 

[Buckmark13]

That's awesome. Would love to see you turning those on a video if you're ever so inclined!!

 

[Charlie_W]

That's awesome. Would love to see you turning those on a video if you're ever so inclined!!

Me....do a video? Now that would be something! First off, even if I did manage to record a bit of video, I would have no clue what to do next.
I'm pretty good at a number of things but this digital stuff is not my game. Wifey has to record and find shows on the DVR for me.
Thanks for the turning compliment!

 

[Mr Vic]

Which turned better the 4H lead or the B lead.... 4H being the hardest. Used to irritate my drafting teacher with the ultra fine lines from a 4H

 

[Charlie_W]

Which turned better the 4H lead or the B lead.... 4H being the hardest. Used to irritate my drafting teacher with the ultra fine lines from a 4H

Hey Vic, I found that the regular #2 lead was the easiest to turn. The #4 seems to be a bit harder but cut fine. They were more brittle and subject to snapping off if I didn't have my finger behind the lead for support. With sharp tools, both cut fine.
I tried a red pencil but with less success. The red lead seemed to be more "waxy" .....harder to get crisp detail and would snap off quickly.
Note I used wooden pencils...not those plastic types.