Two Slimlines

[chas_41_uk]

Well after the plonker moment I had earlier today (separate thread) I managed to turn a couple of Slimlines this afternoon.

The first one is Holm/Holly Oak


The second is mottled burr Elm (yes I know the nib on the second photo is out of focus)


I've got some more blanks cut, drilled and with the tubes inserted, ready for turning, but started to get a migrane so had to stop early

 

[silver]

They look good Chas, bet you were relieved that the tubes fitted this time...

mottled burr does it for me..

 

[rayf6604]

Nice looking pens

 

[Terry]

They look good Chas. Well turned but you are still a double plonker !!!!

 

[Woody]

Well done Chas they look spot on mate both well turned and finished with a very nice shape

 

[paulm]

Nicely done Chaz and two of my favourite woods.

 

[bellringer]

They are stunning


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[billyb_imp]

Two lovely looking pens Chas, both well turned & finished

 

[donwatson]

Two nice pens there Chas. Well done.

 

[Vic Perrin]

A nice pair Chas

Vic

 

[wm460]

A great looking pair. Holly Oak looks like our Hairy Oak.

 

[PhillH]

Now those are VERY nice mate, love the burr.

 

[bassethound]

Very nice looking pens indeed!

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.
Great looking burl.
What photo editing software are you using?

Les

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nicely done.
Great looking burl.
What photo editing software are you using?
Les

Les I use Photoshop Elements

 

[Buckeye]

Les I use Photoshop Elements

If you look at your 3rd photo Chas you will see all the erasure marks to the right. You can see what you have done to the images where the image is out of focus but the outline of the pen is pin sharp. Honestly Chas, you would be better exposing the photo properly to start with. In the 2nd photo you can see on the inside of the clip that you haven't managed to get the background the same. It must take longer to get a decent image that way than to do it properly. Your pens deserve better Chas, sorry if I offend lots of people, no I'm not, sorry if I offend you Chas:pray:

Peter

 

[chas_41_uk]

I'm not offended Peter. I can't see it on this PC. But I could on the one I use at work.The reason I try to get rid of the background is because I don't like the blue hue I get from the paper and it doesn't take long using the magic want tool. Maybe I need to use a different background

 

[Buckeye]

I'm not offended Peter. I can't see it on this PC. But I could on the one I use at work.The reason I try to get rid of the background is because I don't like the blue hue I get from the paper and it doesn't take long using the magic want tool. Maybe I need to use a different background

Chas it really is a simple matter of correcting your white balance to get rid of a blue hue, the way you are doing it is kind of getting rid of the problem blue background, but that blue is also in your pen, if you get a neutral white balance it will help with everything else, you won't have to use the magic wand tool and clip the pen's components.

I wonder if Terry could say how he get's the white balance right with Elements I don't use it and I can't help with that part, but if you want help with it PM me. Look at Vic's Pics he has made a leap and you already have the camera. If noone can help you with Elements I can try and talk you through what you should be looking for, but will do it by PM if you want to, Lets see if someone will come forward to help.

Peter