First turning experience thanks to woody!

[lksopener]

A very long overdue post here.

A couple of weeks a go I was fortunate enough to go down to woody to try my hand at turning, I've never turned anything in my life so I was looking forward to having a go and seeing what I could make.

In the end I produced three pens:




I made a Sierra, a fountain pen and a slimline. The fountain pen which I can't remember the name of the kit was in tiger wood as well which I don't think is all that common.

Thanks so much for the opportunity woody, I wish I had the cash to get set up, but until I'm finished at uni I will have to wait.

If anyone has a continental spindle gouge laying about let me know, I did okay with that tool.


Liam

 

[Buckeye]

It must have been a great experience for you never having turned before. Well done and keep saving and looking out for a lathe.

Peter

 

[scouseroy]

well done nice pens ...you had a great teacher

 

[stevenw1963]

Nice looking pens those, well done.

No turners near you that you can lathe 'share' with?

 

[Terry]

Lovely first set of pens Liam you should be proud of your effort!!!

 

[lksopener]

Thanks everyone, woody has kindly offered to let me use his lathe again if need be which I will certainly take the opportunity to do if the offer still stands.

I'm really happy with the pens and never thought I would produce anything like those.

 

[Grump]

You are in the best hands with our Woody, be nice to him we all love him.
The fountain pen looks like an Empress and all expertly turned and finished.
Glad you enjoyed the experience that'll keep you coming back for more.
Make the most of the tuition from Woody that is worth more than money and you will remember it all through life.

 

[brody2123]

good to see Liam mate! It's clear to see you've got the hang of it, and now no doubt you've got the bug too. Good on ya mate

 

[paulm]

That is a great set of pens Liam. You are very lucky in having Woody as your mentor and he has obviously guided you on the correct path already.

 

[Woody]

Nice one Liam your always welcome mate if I'm doing something in the workshop there is always the other lathe for you to play on

 

[lksopener]

Thanks woody, very kind.

Missed out on those pencil kits from TR I'll have to keep my eye on the forum more often. Liam

 

[billyb_imp]

Three great looking pens Liam, you won't go far wrong with Woody as a teacher

 

[Dalboy]

Some great first pens. It is good to have someone like Woody to start you off on the right foot.

 

[bassethound]

good set of pens indeed,well done mate!

 

[bluntchisel]

Hi, Liam,

Well, you've been taught by The Master, so you're on the road to success, matey. Nice pens, and looking forward to seeing more.

Well done (again!) Woody!

Bob.

 

[Vic Perrin]

You've got some instructor there Liam

Vic

 

[wm460]

Some great pens Liam, Well done.

 

[yorkshireman]

Thats a great start Liam.

 

[silver]

Spot on Liam, you have certainly had a a good tutor there.

They are really good and nicely matched with colour and platings..

 

[Doug]

Thems 3 lovely pens Liam

Did Woody let you have a can of Smiffys