First Pen, NO laughing

[RandyJ]

Well, here's my first stab at pen turning. There are a few flaws, but overall, I think it turned out ok, for a beginner. This will probably be my shop pen. Sorry for the picture quality (there are so many things I need to work on!:roll.
Critiques welcomed...
Thanks again to Gator for all his guidance.

 

[JackLeg]

Pappy, looks great to me. My first effort would probably resemble an axe handle. Good job!

 

[Eaglesc]

Looks great from here, your on your way.
A suggestion for pictures.
To show as much of the pen as possible, frame it diagonally in the viewer.
With image resizer there won't be a need for cropping.
The other is to put as much lite as you can on the pen.
The camera flash with usually leave a hot spot or a "flash line" on the finish or the components.
Daylight works well.
Lets see another

 

[dozer]

Looks good to me I don't seen any flaws in the picture nice fit keep them coming.

 

[nelsone]

Looks like a nice pen! What wood did you use? Pens are a nice, quick project. Keep it up, you'll be making works of art in no time!

 

[gator]

Randy -

Great looking pen. If I had known I was that good of a teacher I'd open an acadamy and charge big bucks.:rolf::rolf::rolf:

But, then I have to remember that no matter wnat or how you teach, if you don't have a great student, it is all for naught.

George

 

[cskipper]

That looks great! Did you have fun making it? I hadn't turned a pen in over a year until Saturday - forgot how much I enjoyed it.

 

[skeeter]

Great looking pen. Doesn't look like a first attempt.

 

[RandyJ]

Thanks for all the encouragement, everyone. The wood is cedar. My tutor (Gator), told me it would be easy for a dummy like me to turn. It was more fun than I imagined. Can't wait to let some more chips fly!

Randy -

Great looking pen. If I had known I was that good of a teacher I'd open an acadamy and charge big bucks.:rolf::rolf::rolf:

George

George,
I'm glad I got my "learnings" before you started charging big bucks:lol::lol:. I hope you don't make those big fees retroactive. I'll have to take out a second mortgage:crybaby2:!
Thanks for all your help.

This is indeed, a slippery slope you folks have started me down:eusa_booh.

 

[lottathought]

Why on earth would anybody laugh at that pen?
Looks like you did a very nice job.

 

[DaveO]

It looks excellent. You fit looks perfect, and the finish is nice and even. What type of a finish did you use?
Dave

 

[RandyJ]

It looks excellent. You fit looks perfect, and the finish is nice and even. What type of a finish did you use?
Dave

Thanks Dave. I used the HUT wax stick thingys....My most excellent tutor, Gator, used it when he was learnin' me. I figured if it was good enough for George, it was good enough for me:icon_thum.
Take care,

 

[lwhughes149]

Looks like a professional job to me. If I weren't so much into furniture I might would try my hand at it, but where would I find room for a lathe? Good job PappyJ. Lorraine

 

[toolman]

Your pen looks very good. GREAT JOB!!!! Oh yes Randy slippery it is and down the road of pen turning You Will go!! :rolf: :rolf:

 

[TBone]

Looks better than my first one, great job. You are hooked now, enjoy the slide down the slippery slope.

 

[Jim M.]

Nice job for a first try, your style is good, nice and slender. Most first-timers, like myself, end up with a corset style, great job. Jim

 

[LeftyTom]

Pappy, the pen body looks to be round on all sides, but the top and bottom. Seems right to me:icon_thum

 

[bluewing92]

Looks great to me. :eusa_clap Keep up the good work.:icon_thum

 

[RandyJ]

Thanks everyone, for all the positive feedback and encouragement! It is so refreshing to be involved with such a great group of folks. I love NCWWer:eusa_danc!