Recent Turnings

[gator]

Jeff and eaglesc have both gotten on me wanting to see some more of the stuff I turned (pens, etc). Not sure I come up to clowman's level (and I know , not eaglesc's level) but:

The first two is one I turned from one of the cedar blanks I got from Jeff. Because of poor photography, the colors aren't quite right, the hardware is copper.

The next are Teacher Pens. These are popular at the end of the school year and around Christmas (I already have orders for six for this Christmas season)

The next is an overview of recent pens and the two after that are a closer view of each half.

The last is one of assorted fan pulls and keyrings

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=5989&cat=197

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=5986&cat=197

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=5990&cat=197

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=5988&cat=197

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=5987&cat=197

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=5984&cat=197

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=5985&cat=197

Comments /curtiques welcome

George

 

[michaelgarner]

gator,
Those are just awesome, great job friend. And we have another pen expert.

 

[toolferone]

Gator, You are as good a turner as anybody you mentioned. There are some really cool designs there. I keep saying I am going to make all ne fan pulls for the house, but still haven't yet. Where are you getting the fan kits?

 

[Big Mike]

George, you have been busy and doing good work to boot. I love the cedar pens. Keep up the good work! I like the variety of your pen display.:icon_thum :icon_thum

 

[gator]

Where are you getting the fan kits?

PSI, actually, PSI kits but I buy them from Woodturningz.

George

 

[Greybeard]

George, Those pens look great! I still have a way to got to catch up to you and Clowman. You guys give me something to shoot for! Good job on the pens, etc. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Pat

 

[cskipper]

Why George - you've been holding out on us! Those are great looking pens and pulls. Where did you get your display case?

 

[Ray Martin]

I think the pen turners here on NCWW are taking woodworking to a higher level of craftsmanship and artistry. This stuff is beautiful

Ray

 

[michaelgarner]

to be honest I'm a little afraid to start turning pens. I don't want to fall down that slope yet while I have yet to make a lot of other stuff. Besides I have an addictive personality, I tried woodworking once and now I'm hooked, and the same with beer. Ohh well, I will take the plunge some day and Its good to know there are many people here that know what to do and instruct me. Be blessed friends.

 

[DaveO]

Awesome George, you are doing that HF lathe a good service by turning out such beautiful work. I really like a lot of your pen designs, they are very unique :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Dave

 

[michaelgarner]

Ohh you have the HF lathe? So do I,,I wonder what else you have? maybe you don't have much more,,maybe I wont have to buy much,,hmmm let me check out some pen turning sites. LOL

 

[skeeter]

Great job on the pens and pulls!!

 

[gator]

Ohh you have the HF lathe? So do I,,I wonder what else you have? maybe you don't have much more,,maybe I wont have to buy much,,hmmm let me check out some pen turning sites. LOL

Just the HF 34706 and a set of the HF $35/8-to-a-set tools. I used a 1" belt sander to sharpen with waiting until the slow speed grinder went on sale at Woodcraft (9 months) and then bought the PSI Wolverine knock-off. Then just bought the pen mandrel and when ever I try a new type item is when I buy the bushings for that item. A little assortment of sandpaper and a pack of micromesh and I was gone.

I got the lathe here on NCWW used with a couple of faceplates and a couple of chucks thrown in.

So far all I've turned is pens and some spindle stuff. I have the budget plans for a couple of Benjaman's Best bowl gouges at $25-$30 each and then a start on learning bowl turning.

George

 

[Eaglesc]

Those are great Gator!I especially like the cedar ones.the fancy slimline is one of my favorite kits from Woodturningz.
I have switched to getting their Tn plated ones.As you have found out that omitting the CB gives you more design flexibility coupled withthat style of components you can make a larger pen.
What finish are you using?

 

[DaveT]

Wow is about all I can say. Your designs are unique. Great work!

 

[gator]

Gee, so many kind remarks. Thanks for the ego boost.

Cathy - The display case I made from some scrap cherry and ¼" ply I had laying around. Plus some felt and thin elastic cord from Wally-World and a piece of glass from Ace.

eaglesc - Some have lacquer and some have Hut wax and a couple have CA (practicing) and I think one has some kind of liquid friction stuff (don't recall the name) that I didn't like at all when applying it.

George

 

[JohnsonMBrandon]

Gator what kind of finish did you use on them?