Hard for an old dog to learn new tricks & 1st Kitless

[Phillip Kelley]

I have had a Bock nib for over a year & 2 or 3 unusual taps & dies & have put off trying a kitless because of my skill set...(it is very lacking! lol) And I have an old wore out lathe to deal with! I have been working on my 1st kitless since last Saturday afternoon & boy has it been a roller coaster ride! This 1st effort has a multitude of issues. Everything from being too long to odd shaped & unmatched pieces.... I have enjoyed the mental activity though. However; I probably won't be making this my go to activity in the shop. I had rather stick to unusual wood grains & kits!

 

[tangoman]

First kitless

For a first attempt that is very good, don't be so hard on yourself !

Each one you make from now on will be better, as you are learning the process and techniques !

Regards and many happy hours to be spent in the workshop,

Cam

 

[Janster]

Looks fine to me. I have everything to start to try? Just too busy doing other projects. Soon, soon, soon enough..I hope!

 

[BSea]

Remind me to show you my 1st kitless. Your's is a swan, mine's an ugly duckling. Mine's was a rollerball, and no clip.

 

[plantman]

Remind me to show you my 1st kitless. Your's is a swan, mine's an ugly duckling. Mine's was a rollerball, and no clip.

Bob; I will put my first try up against your's any day in a ugly contest !! Jim S

 

[plantman]

Phillip; Very impressive for your first !! Next one will be much less complex, and everyone after that, better than the last. Jim S

 

[mark james]

I also will vote a thumb's up for your pen! Nice job.

I think it took me 6-7 pens before one came out with the appearance/feel that I WAS ENVISIONING. The initial ones had (to me) a multitude of issues that slowly got corrected.

I really think you need to make 5 more - YOU will like the result!