lshafer
Member
Hi everyone. I just started turning pens about a month ago. Took a class at Rockler, decided I really liked it, found a guy on Facebook selling a Jet 1221 in almost new shape with some nice accoutrements including Easy Wood tools, Nova chuck, and various other things at a fantastic price. Made the purchase, bought some supplies, and I've honestly been making a pen or two every day since. Love it! It's just relaxing. I look forward to getting done with real work and stepping out to the garage and deciding what to try next.
Here are a few of my creations. All of these have a CA finish. I have a number of others where I've used Mylands, which I also like because it leave you with a more natural feel. One is angle cut zebra wood. One is just something I put together using scrap pieces from other pens I'd made. The blue one is a blank my wife picked and wanted me to try. She likes blue and I think it turned out pretty good. I'd rather real wood though. The last is desert ironwood.
Anyway, I'm sure glad I found this hobby. I look forward to making more pens and learning from this community. I'm not sure I'll ever get too into acrylics because I really like working with wood and seeing the grain come alive.
Let me know what you experienced folks think of these. I value honest feedback.
Have a great day!!
Here are a few of my creations. All of these have a CA finish. I have a number of others where I've used Mylands, which I also like because it leave you with a more natural feel. One is angle cut zebra wood. One is just something I put together using scrap pieces from other pens I'd made. The blue one is a blank my wife picked and wanted me to try. She likes blue and I think it turned out pretty good. I'd rather real wood though. The last is desert ironwood.
Anyway, I'm sure glad I found this hobby. I look forward to making more pens and learning from this community. I'm not sure I'll ever get too into acrylics because I really like working with wood and seeing the grain come alive.
Let me know what you experienced folks think of these. I value honest feedback.
Have a great day!!
