First and Second Pen

[Splinter]

These are the pens I turned during the Pen Turning 101 class at Woodcraft. The bottom one (my 1st) is a Toni twist using Tulipwood. The top one (my second) is a Gold slimline using Sassafras from a small tree that died in my sister's yard in Garner. I gave it to my BIL.



Nothing fancy but I had fun.

 

[FredP]

pretty good for first pens. mine first couple didnt turn out that good. you may want to keep the first one so ya can look back at it after 50 or more are under your belt an laugh. the finish is the hardest part to learn.

fred p

 

[cskipper]

Great firsts! I need to turn a few - for the first time in about a year. I hope I remember how!

 

[woodArtz]

Good job Dolan. Did you have fun? Looks like you're off to a good start. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[skeeter]

Good job Dolan. Looks like you got a lot from the class. I guess the pen bug has biten again.

 

[nelsone]

Lookin' good! You'll have some fun with the GW lathe!

 

[DaveO]

Great start, I really like the Tulipwood, it's one of my favorite woods to turn. You look a little proud at the nibs, which is better than a little shy. I have begun using calipers to check my bushings to the fittings and then checking the barrels to make sure I am getting down to the exact diameter. What did you finish with??

Dave

 

[MikeL]

They look great. Congrats on a job well done! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

I have yet to try Tulipwood. Is that its natural color?

 

[DaveO]

They look great. Congrats on a job well done! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

I have yet to try Tulipwood. Is that its natural color?

Tulipwood- Dalbergia frutescens, a member of the "Rosewood" family is often a nice pink or dare I say peach color with cream color variegations in it. It makes great pens for the ladies, they love the color.
Some more examples here -
http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/tulipwood.htm

Dave

 

[bluewing92]

Great looking pens.:icon_thum

Does that make me an old timer, now that someone else has done a pen after me? :rolf::rolf:

 

[Gary G]

Nice work.

 

[Splinter]

Great start, I really like the Tulipwood, it's one of my favorite woods to turn. You look a little proud at the nibs, which is better than a little shy. I have begun using calipers to check my bushings to the fittings and then checking the barrels to make sure I am getting down to the exact diameter. What did you finish with??

Dave

Dave, you have keen eyes. If you run your fingernail over the nib to the barrel it is just a slight bit proud. You are right about needing to check everything with the caliper. I completed my first pen today on the GW Lathe and the barrels were smooth and flush with the bushing on the mandrel but when I assembled the pen it was just a wee bit proud at the nib BUT the center band was .006" smaller than the bushing so it was way proud at the center. :BangHead::BangHead: We used HUT Crystal Coat for the finish. We sanded to 600 but did not use MM.

 

[Eaglesc]

You're off to a great start!:icon_thum

 

[sapwood]

Dave, you have keen eyes. If you run your fingernail over the nib to the barrel it is just a slight bit proud. You are right about needing to check everything with the caliper. I completed my first pen today on the GW Lathe and the barrels were smooth and flush with the bushing on the mandrel but when I assembled the pen it was just a wee bit proud at the nib BUT the center band was .006" smaller than the bushing so it was way proud at the center. :BangHead::BangHead: We used HUT Crystal Coat for the finish. We sanded to 600 but did not use MM.

Wow Dolan, apparently you aren't wasting any time put the GW to good use. And I gather from your comments (we), that you are sharing the opportunity with LOYL. Now that makes it even better :icon_thum

Roger

 

[Wildwood]

Splinter, pen look good!

If you like making Slimline pens might take a look at ordering some from:

http://www.woodturningz.com

They are a reseller of Pen State pens.