Celtic knot inlay

[Hallelujahal]

Tried my first Celtic knot inlay style… not brilliant result…but can only get better?

…or worse before it gets better?
Or am I doomed
Alex

 

[flexi]

It looks good from what I can see!
Well done!...
Nice slimline too

 

[Hallelujahal]

Thanks, I think it’s because I used a scrap bit of wood ( not sure what it was) for the blank that has left me feeling unhappy about the pen overall. Pleased the inlay came out though

 

[Phil Dart]

Nowt wrong with the knot Alex. Parallel turning is a tricky thing to master. You could try keeping the front part of your index finger (up to the knuckle) of the hand that supports the tool shaft, against the tool rest. It acts as a guide and I find it helps.

 

[Hallelujahal]

Thanks Phil that’s great advice as I know turning parallel is a problem for me
I’ll give it a go

 

[TVS]

Very nice first try on the knot

 

[Hallelujahal]

Very nice first try on the knot

Thanks TVS I really appreciate your comment as I’m in awe of what you do!

 

[pittswood]

Brilliant knot, but as you say, one can only get better my friend.
Kelvin

 

[alan morrison]

That's good for your first.

 

[flexi]

Coming from our segmenting guru that's good indeed!