My 1st Acrylic pen: Axminster Euro twist

[webby962]

Lessons identified on this, my first ever foray into turning acrylic:
1: Turning wood is much more fun and satisfying
2: Wet sanding with the micromesh pads is much more fun and satisfying than on wood :-)
3: I just love the glass like finish
4: The lathe is harder to clean than with wood
5: Acrylic smells, and not in a good way.
6: I will no doubt be doing more, as I was very happy with the end result. But wood is still my favourite!






Oh cheers for the tip on cutting in a small step for the centre band on the bottom blank.

 

[edlea]

Love that blank ..where did it come from.

 

[webby962]

Love that blank ..where did it come from.

It's a Craftprokits Ginger Swirl Acrylic Pen BlankCode: 340054 from Axminster.

 

[Buckeye]

You have got a great finish on it

Peter

 

[chas_41_uk]

Beautifully finished blank Adie

 

[fortress]

Very attractive indeed Adie, well done with that.

 

[angelo49]

Nicely turned and finished, Adie

 

[Penpal]

Its a yes on all counts from me Adie beautiful pen.

Peter.

 

[Bill Mooney]

A great start with acrylic Adie. A super finish on this one.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Adie.

 

[Vic Perrin]

Nice job Adie

 

[AllenN]

Very nice Adie. Whilst I agree that wood is nicer to work with, don't give up on acrylic and other artificial materials, they can make some lovely pens and other items.

 

[Penpal]

I have a bunch of Acrylics to do one day they do finish so well. With our cold back in vengence right now max temps in the day around nine my workshop is not heated and vast.

Peter

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done for your first go at it.
Nib end looks to be a bit under turned?

Les

 

[webby962]

Nicely done for your first go at it.
Nib end looks to be a bit under turned?

Les

It is a little. Part of my learning curve. Next one should be better :-)

 

[Scots Bill]

Great work Adie, got to agree with you.