First Wooden pen

[spike589715]

Hi
My first wooden pen !
Huge thanks to Brian for showing me the pen making ropes, what to use and how to use it !!
I last used a wood lathe around 36 years ago ... at school so this was much appreciated.
saved me a ton of messing around for sure.


so here it is !

Cheers
Simon

 

[bassethound]

And it's a bloody good first pen Simon..

 

[mattkemp]

That's smart mate I'm looking into start pen turning hoping to get a mandrel etc at the show next week. how did you finish the pen?

 

[Grump]

A pleasure to see you again Simon, pleased I could be of help init?
Cheers for beer too.
Just look at that concentration.

 

[billyb_imp]

Thats a great first effort Simon

You shouldn't go far wrong with Brian's guidance, although its unlikely you will turn any acrylics

 

[donwatson]

Looks an excellent first pen Simon but what else did I expect from your mentor Well done Brian

 

[wm460]

Well done Simon, great looking pen.

 

[bassethound]

That shed looks too bloody tidy to me Brian!

 

[Bammer]

Nicely done

No Meths ??

 

[Grump]

That shed looks too bloody tidy to me Brian!

Ha Ha, it wasn't till just before Simon turned up.
I had been all day tidying it init?

 

[yorkshireman]

Follow the grump mate and you'll be alright

 

[Grump]

Nicely done

No Meths ??

Nope no meths, when am I gonna get the pleasure of your company again?

Simon did well, he has a good feel for tools considering he is so far away from them.
He stands about 12 foot tall with 18 foot reach, kept bumping his head on my roof init?

 

[Jim]

This is a good start Simon, that knot helps make it much more unique ..

 

[stevenw1963]

nowt wrong wiv it, looks a good un from up here

 

[Bill Mooney]

That's a good pen for starters Simon. I hope you just turn pens & don't turn miserable like Grump. he's a big softy really. Well done both of you.

 

[bluntchisel]

Well done, Simon - a bloody good start, matey!!!
Bob.

 

[Doug]

Great first pen Simon

That Grumpy chap ain't half as grumpy as he makes out

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nice first pen Simon

 

[spike589715]

The wife loves it - going to work with her tomorrow
thanks for all the positive comments - I will have a go at making a mandrel and some bushes when i get a moment
I have ordered some acrylic (don't tell Brian !) and will have a go with this

Cheers to all
Simon

 

[Buckeye]

Two down, many to do. It looks great

Peter