Three Sierras

[naxie]

I actually managed to turn some pens today, the first ones since June / July ish.

A bit out of practice, (was I ever in practice?) but I certainly enjoyed myself and managed to unwind a little.

Red Mallee burr with copper fill


Eucalyptus burr with brass fill


Mtundu


Hopefully it won't be so long next time, really have missed it.

 

[Mr Finch]

Gorgeous pens Ed, doesn't look like you're out of practice to me! I have some Sierras on order from Timberbits and if they turn out like this I will be a happy bunny!

 

[Terry]

You haven't lost your knack Ed. Well done and the wood looks beautiful!!!!!

 

[bellringer]

They look beautiful what finish have u used

 

[stevenw1963]

3 cracking pens you have there Ed, very nice indeed.

 

[Woody]

As said three very nice pens the Re Mallee Burr does it for me well done

 

[retreatjohn]

Very nice, Very nice, Very nice!!!

 

[naxie]

They look beautiful what finish have u used

Well Alex, today was a bit of a trial to be honest.

Uncle Vic, a keen woodturner, gave Cheryle and I some money as a wedding present and said to treat ourselves to something. I decided with my half I would treat myself to a mandrel saver that I've been reading so much about on the forum and some of the Hut finishes. Seemed apt really. :wink:

So this was the first time use of the mandrel saver, which I love, and they are finished with the PPP finishing sticks.

Two coats of shallack sanding sealer denibbed with the finest micromesh pad, then the brown PPP stick, then the white. I'm pleased with the finish considering how quick it is and the fact it didn't dissolve my nasal hair!

 

[Jimjam66]

Nice pens Ed. The Eucalyptus looks best in the photo, although I'm sure the mallee is a stunner in the flesh.

 

[Doug]

Lovely trio Ed, smashing Sierras

 

[Grump]

Well Ed its all been said I can only concur with the majority init?
I would like to see a better pic of the Red Mallee burr with copper fill if possible please.

 

[edlea]

Three grand pens Ed ..never heard off that last one before .

Ed

 

[PhillH]

Love 'em !

The Eucalyptus is my favourite based purely on the photos, Mallee doesn't seem to show its beauty in photos very well I've found, which is a shame.

 

[Buckeye]

The Mallee is especially gorgeous, but all three pens look great.

Peter

 

[Penpal]

Ed,

Three to be proud of good fun init. Special time turning every blank a revelation, great sense of acheivement always enjoy the critiques from the home front first.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[Jim]

Very well turned Ed, just like riding a bike ... I bought the same sticks about three years ago ... Matt and Silk .. Still have plenty left ...