My 1st Sale

[tjv]

Its a really good feeling when you sell your 1st pen. Its almost like some sort of vindication that you've chosen a good hobby to do.

I've been away from wood turning for about 12 or so years and this time I've decided to get into pen turning. I'm concentrating on a minimal set of kits and using Australiam eucalypt burl. For the moment I'm using red/brown mallee, red/cream coolabah and bimble box. Hopefully this will expand.

I've turned maybe 15-20 pens of various types trying to settle on timbers and finishes.

Finishes are still being a bit elusive but for the moment of sticking to a couple of coats of CA plus polish and wax. So far I'm happy.

Well, today I've had my 1st sale. A simple Sierra kit in red mallee.

Cheers
Tony

 

[tgsean]

Beautiful timber, and good match to the kit. Well done. Congrats on your first sale. I know how you feel, when a hobby pays for itself its great!!

 

[mark james]

Congrats on a beautiful pen AND a sale! Getting paid to have fun is not a bad deal. When my brother-in-law asks why I like turning so much... I say "how would you like it if a friend/stranger paid for you to go golfing?"

Be well!

 

[JimB]

Congrats on your first sale. There is nothing like the feeling of someone who is willing to pay for what you have created.

 

[thewishman]

Congrats! The first sale is so exciting.

 

[Super Dave]

Well done, your first sale is very exciting, it's very rewarding to know someone will pay for something you made.

Dave

 

[mecompco]

Very nice looking pen! I love the Sierra style. Congrats on your first sale--I'm still a ways from mine, I'm afraid. Keep up the good work.

Regards,
Michael

 

[magpens]

Congratulations !! First sale is indeed exciting ! ... Here's wishing you more successes !!