proud of this pen

[Sgreen]

This segmented pen isn't one the best pens I have seen however it is the one I am most proud of.

I saved up all my pocket money and bought myself a set of five Conway Stuart pen blanks. (They are beautiful, my eldest son got me another set for fathers day) Anyways, while drilling the hole in the Conway I dropped a clanger and came through the side of the blank. I have to admit I was heartbroken.

I decided to use what was left of the Conway and pair it with some Elm I had. Rather than just cutting everything square, and being new to turning, I decided to test myself and cut all the parts at a 45 angle. After a bit of messing and sticking my fingers together the blanks was ready to turn.

The next disaster cam when I had a catch and the bottom half of the Elm broke. Luck would have it the last piece of Elm was just long enough to make another piece.

The better part of the day gone the pen was finally shaped and ready for sanding. It was then I noticed that the joint wasn't as tight as I would like so I glued in some shaving, sanded it down and filled with glue. You can just about make out the filling in the last picture.

Although I only produced one pen it was a fantastic days turning and I produced a pen I will keep.

Simon

 

[edlea]

A great effort on your part ,well done you ...many would have thrown in the towel but your determination has produced a great pen.

 

[angelo49]

Glad to see that you didn't give up Simon!
Good looking pen.

 

[fortress]

He who dares wins Simon, good pen, the resolute approach.

 

[Terry]

A great recovery Simon. Well done you !!!

 

[chas_41_uk]

Good recovery Simon

 

[Ratty]

I think it works very well

Dave

 

[yorkshireman]

I'd have thrown it across the workshop Simon but well done for continuing and getting a good result out of it.

 

[Jim]

That good fighting spirit Simon has produced a beauty my friend ..

 

[Vic Perrin]

A great save Simon a fine looking pen. With saves like that you should be guarding our goal against Wales on Thursday.

 

[Penpal]

Simon a days work is satisfying when you overcome so many challenges well done mate.

Peter.

 

[Terry Q]

If it weren't for bad luck you'd have no luck at all. Nice save Simon. Glad you stuck with it.

 

[AllenN]

Nice when one can rescue a bit of a disaster. Well done.

 

[peterpiper]

Well worth the extra work
pete

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Simon.

 

[stiofanpadraigcrafts]

great determination and pen

 

[Les ELm]

A nice save.
Well done.

Les

 

[Bill Mooney]

A good save Simon.

 

[Penpal]

You met the challenge mate.

Peter.