3rd attempt

[Antpens]

Hi,


Thought i'd share a nice/terrible blank i used

I purchased this wood from axeminster, it's horrendous to turn and blunted my tool.

Festival Maxi Pen Blank - Woodturning Blanks - Woodturning - Shop by Interest | Axminster Tools & Machinery

however despite me messing up this pen, both in the finish, turning and putting it together it was a good learning experience and I actually like this as a test blank. Finishes very nicely

 

[alpha1]

It does say you need a sharp tool to turn it on the web site.

 

[Gadget-UK]

I wish I could find the photos of my first couple of pens
Or maybe just glad I can't find them

I have messed up so many times over the past 6 to 8 months with pens, bowls etc etc the list goes on and on
BUT its a heck of a learning curve and without makiing the errors and mistakes how will we ever learn

Oh and your 3rd pen looks WAY better than my tenth pen

 

[Penpal]

These blanks are made up of leaves of the same timber glued together after selective staining.There are two problems the timber and the glue they use,you did well first time IMHO.

Peter.

 

[clement]

Well done mate.
When i turn this kind of wood i allways use a very sharp skew and light cuts

 

[flexi]

If you think thats bad you should have tried......Dymondwood blanks......that one is soft compared to them.....nice job thou and progressive learning always good.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Ant.

 

[Les ELm]

Looks great from her.
Nicely done.

Les

 

[Bill Mooney]