first pen

[Alanp]

Here is my first pen made solo without any instruction from paulm the wood is elm the blank and pen kit was kindly given to me by paul.

it is finished with a wax finish as i didn't have any CA activator spray where do you guys get your spray from… i have ordered some more pen kits so more pics to follow

 

[Vic Perrin]

A very good first attempt

Vic

 

[Woody]

Well done it sure looks good nice bit of turning keep em coming

 

[rayf6604]

Nice pen. EBay you can get activator from. Be careful of the fumes though, quite noxious.

 

[bassethound]

Smashing job for a first pen Alan!

 

[chas_41_uk]

Looks very good for your first solo attempt Alan

 

[Jim]

Damn good first effort Alan, it will be the pen that you will always look back at as you progress my friend ..

 

[Treeesa]

Looks good and straight which my first one wasnt bit of good tuition from Paul. never bothered with activator personally You tube has some good vids on it

 

[wm460]

Looks great Alan.

 

[Terry]

Great first effort Alan !!!

 

[Buckeye]

A good effortI was going to ask what it was that is on the clip, but I think it is something your pen is laying on, is that right?

Peter

 

[Kardav]

Great effort Alan, looks OK to me mate.

 

[johns486]

Nice first pen.

 

[Alanp]

Yeah its resting on something. I need to sort something out for getting better photo's thanks everyone for the nice comments the pen has now disappeared for ever in the bottom of the wifes handbag.

 

[Buckeye]

Yeah its resting on something. I need to sort something out for getting better photo's thanks everyone for the nice comments the pen has now disappeared for ever in the bottom of the wifes handbag.

Okay, thanks. It is better to have your pen horizontal that way both ends are in the same plane and should both be in focus also it is easier to see for people with tablets and smaller screens.

Peter

 

[Penpal]

Dark and mysterious places handbags but the great seal of approval; in our household as well. As befitting a first on your own its a ripper I can imagine commencing with Paul as a mentor you are now able to bypass the initial trauma associated with turning in the round with definite aims it only gets better as you move along the eternal search for the perfect blank and elusive perfect kit. Enjoy mate I do.

Peter

 

[Terry Q]

Oh oh its to late to turn back. You are already hooked. Fine first effort.

 

[paulm]

Nice one Alan, pop over and I'll give you a tin of activator... we don't want you getting into bad habits, finishing with wax now do we.. tut tut

 

[silver]

i didn't have any CA activator spray where do you guys get your spray from… i have ordered some more pen kits so more pics to follow

Excellent first effort Alan, hooked then now. Especially when your wife will need another 200 to fill the bag..

You don't need activator Alan, i have tried it when I first started but soon stopped using. Surprisingly it will set without it. Use the thin CA and it usually sets quite quick.

 

[billyb_imp]

A great first effort Alan

I now get my CA activator from Toolstation Toolstation: PVCu Superglue Activator 200ml