My first OMEGA

[paulm]

Now then... I have a few friends that need priests for fishing....

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

No doubt I will get a load of abuse from the fat pen lovers for this but in my opinion, and from my experience of helping beginners, I believe that most fat pens are not designed that way, but result from a reticence on the part of the turner to turn any thinner for fear of turning over thin.

I suspect that after your layoff you were just being a bit more cautious about turning away too much timber and when you return it to the lathe your confidence will gradually return and you will end up with a much better looking pen.

I will sort it today and then I will let the forum critique my finishing

 

[Woody]

I personally look forward to seeing the finished Item Dan the only thing wrong with your first attempt was the shape it was regardless of shape well turned and with a decent finish on it shape to me is a personal thing so I rarely comment on the shape of a pen you done well mate please dont let our banter put you off and well done you for having the courage to show it in the first place you done well after na 8 year lay off mate keep em coming

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

I personally look forward to seeing the finished Item Dan the only thing wrong with your first attempt was the shape it was regardless of shape well turned and with a decent finish on it shape to me is a personal thing so I rarely comment on the shape of a pen you done well mate please dont let our banter put you off and well done you for having the courage to show it in the first place you done well after na 8 year lay off mate keep em coming

Just got to get the bloody thing apart now!

 

[Buckeye]

Just got to get the bloody thing apart now!

Don't do it Dan, keep it as it is.

Peter

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

Don't do it Dan, keep it as it is.

Peter

This is a high quality kit Peter. I can't waste it. ;)

 

[bassethound]

I like it!
Oh shit did I say that?

 

[Lons]

Hey listen Dan

You got through the reactions when you first posted on the forum, seems lake a lifetime ago now! This is a walk in the park comparatively

 

[Buckeye]

This is a high quality kit Peter. I can't waste it. ;)

I was going to say send it to me as one of my kits and I would have saved it for posterity.

Peter

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

I was going to say send it to me as one of my kits and I would have saved it for posterity.

Peter

It's had its surgery this afternoon. I feel alot better about it.