My first fountain pen. The kit is from StrongInk, and the wood is birch.
The Celtic knot is made from beech, I think. I'm not 100% sure, since the wood came from a salvaged furniture leg. In my very short experience with pen turning, one of the most enjoyable aspects is being able to use small pieces of wood that would be impractical for most other woodworking projects.
Of course, this can create an interesting problem when giving a pen as a gift and the recipient asks, "What wood is that?" Answering, "Oh, it was just a piece of wood I rescued from the scrap bin!" doesn't sound quite as impressive when you're presenting a handmade gift.
Finish: CA glue.
Many lessons were learned. For example the knot is far too bulky. I should have used thinner strips to achieve a more refined look.
The Celtic knot is made from beech, I think. I'm not 100% sure, since the wood came from a salvaged furniture leg. In my very short experience with pen turning, one of the most enjoyable aspects is being able to use small pieces of wood that would be impractical for most other woodworking projects.
Of course, this can create an interesting problem when giving a pen as a gift and the recipient asks, "What wood is that?" Answering, "Oh, it was just a piece of wood I rescued from the scrap bin!" doesn't sound quite as impressive when you're presenting a handmade gift.
Finish: CA glue.
Many lessons were learned. For example the knot is far too bulky. I should have used thinner strips to achieve a more refined look.
