My First Gatsby

[gwhesser]

I just caught the pen turning bug a couple months ago. Had never touched a lathe before, but now I can't stay out of my shop. This is my first Gatsby. The wood is unknown from a grab box from Woodcraft. It's finished with six coats of CA, then micro meshed to 12,000.

All comments are welcomed, especially constructive criticisms.

Thanks for looking

Gary

 

[Hendu3270]

Can't see alot of detail with this particular photo, but from what I can see you did a great job. Looks good. Time spent in the shop from here on will only increase!!:biggrin:

 

[tkbarron]

Looks fine to me. I like the shape of the body, not fat like a lot of new turners tend to make. Nice finish too. I use way more than 6 coats of CA for finish work but that's due to personal preference rather than outright need.

Tom

 

[1080Wayne]

Might be walnut

 

[76winger]

Nice looking pen, and the Gatsby a great single body pen to have in your inventory.

Most Sierras are about the same, with a little more ornamentation in the metal parts.
The wood sort of looks like Mahogany or Rosewood from what I can see.

 

[rizaydog]

Very nice job on the pen. I think it is walnut.