Herb G
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Post by Herb G on Apr 27, 2010 13:15:16 GMT -8
I've only made 3 decent pens so far. But, I've been thru at least 25 blanks getting to this point. Lots of blowouts, etc. have prevented me from making decent pens. But, each pen is a learning experience. The first pic is my first pen. It's a Cocobolo Slimline. The second pic is my second pen, etc. #2 is made from Black Walnut. #3 is Leopard wood, which is fairly hard to turn, because it flakes off rather than shaves off like regular wood. Hope you like them.    |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Apr 27, 2010 13:48:08 GMT -8
Hey, I'd BETTER like them! I think I'd get an ear full, if I didn't  ;D You really worked hard for that 12% reward!  Nice looking pens! Does your camera have a Macro setting? If so, try it next time... also, if you can use a tripod it will go a long way to getting clearer focused pictures. Once you get it set, instead of pushing the button to take the pic, use the automatic timer feature to let it do it... avoids any hand movement. Also, don't use any ZOOM features... just Macro & move-in close to fill the frame diagonally. I don't have a lathe... Back in Jr. High I made a lamp... 1st & last project on a lathe... it was fun... |
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Post by cabinetman on Jul 27, 2013 8:05:25 GMT -8
I haven't turned a pen YET, but it does look like fun. Yours turned (pun) out good.
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DaveTTC
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me & mine
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Post by DaveTTC on Jul 31, 2013 19:13:03 GMT -8
pens - i like pens. I'm sure the top one is a clutch pencil.  almost looks like aussie wood, where you from Herb? |
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Herb G
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Post by Herb G on Oct 22, 2013 13:17:29 GMT -8
I'm in the USA. The pen is made of Cocobolo wood.
Sorry for the delay in replying.
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Oct 22, 2013 21:25:26 GMT -8
Good to see you back, Herb...
Hope everything is going GOOD for you!
... if not, hope it works out / heals soon!
COOL work!
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