a learning curve

[scouseroy]

was going really well until I realised I hadn't finished it properly to the ends grr but I have learnt by that.



here is to the next one.

 

[mattyts]

Pay special attention to the ends of your pens,the middle bits can't really be seen when undersized as theres nothing to compare to but the ends usually stand out a lot more if they are smaller,nice wood though,walnut?

 

[scouseroy]

Mahogany I believe it was given to me

 

[naxie]

A nice curve on your lurning curve!

You cant expect perfection on your first few pens Roy, do you ever achieve perfection? I think you have made an exceptional start mate, well done.

 

[chas_41_uk]

A very nice piece of wood
As Ed says you can't expect perfection all the time and it is a smart pen

 

[Woody]

You are doing very well and seeing were your going wrong which is a good thing but dont be to hard on yourself you are doing very well a good point it is turned well and it has a nice flow to the curves so not all bad news well done I have seen a lot worst on sale at craft fairs

 

[bassethound]

We always forget something, well i def do prob more than others with my erm Brain? don't waste it,just dismantle and fix it!

 

[Terry]

We all go through it. It is part of the learning curve. Keep going you will get there.
A nice effort nevertheless !!!!

 

[Goulss]

Good attempt, agree it looks a little lopsided, just a thought, were you using the correct size bushings as it appears to be off centre.

 

[edlea]

It's a good effort Roy... here's to number three.

 

[Grump]

You show that to Joe public and he will be so pleased with it he won't believe you made it yourself.
You are being critical of yourself as we all are, well except me I just don't care cos I don't matter init?
Now get on with the next one and just enjoy doing them, chill out it can always be stripped down and remade init?

 

[Jim]

It certainly is a good effort Roy ... It will come naturally before you know it ...

 

[billyb_imp]

Good effort Roy, I had that same problem only last week and sure I will again

 

[yorkshireman]

Roy its all part of penturnings rich tapestry

 

[PhillH]

You're doing great !

It will take a few before you get the hang of it, but really that's a perfectly good pen mate.

 

[scouseroy]

its not the best photo to be honest a lot of reflections especially at the nib end

 

[Doug]

Good effort Roy, if it was easy straight away we'd have all got bored by now, better luck with the next one .

 

[Penpal]

I use two calipers and check the ends and centres every pen mate helps remind me the first pen I made my mate ran the pen through his fingers and scorned me then said he always slightly arises the join at each end slightly Jim goes the whole bit at the centres and it looks great as well. I like your pens.

Peter.

 

[Kardav]

Don't let it get you down, you know the rule:- 'Practice Makes Perfect', I suppose eventually. I'll let you know when I get there.

 

[Jimjam66]

They only get better, Roy! It's some comfort that non-penturners will hardly notice the imperfections which are so obvious to us.