My first

[Woodmagnet]

This is my first ever try at a pen, it's
spalted beech i think. The only thing i
have made before this were dibbers
which promptly disappeared to family
members. My camera batteries still
need charging so I've scanned the picture,
a little tip i picked up on the woodnet forum.
All comments gratefully accepted good or bad,
although the missus has claimed it already. :roll:

 

[Paul.J]

Looks good to me Kevin
Nice and crisp looking.Well done

 

[PowerTool]

Yes,looks excellent - not surprised it's been claimed so quickly

Andrew

 

[CHJ]

Simple sleek lines, all that's needed, nothing to detract from the woods character, certainly a step up in tool and dimension control from the dibbers.

 

[THOMASB]

Very nice for your first try, maybe you are hooked!! what did you use to finish it with it looks dull in the pic?

 

[Dalboy]

Great first attempt nice and slim. You will be wanting to make more. Keep up the good work

 

[DaveL]

You have just started on yet another slope. #-o

Very nice pen, you will be making more!

 

[johnny.t.]

Looks good Kevin I've never made one but I may start :shock: Save a fortune on xmas prezzies :lol:

JT

 

[stevebuk]

nice pen kevin, looks like a good fit and i love spalted beech. I also like the natural look of wood too, not too shiny.

 

[Woodmagnet]

Thanks for the kind comments everyone
I must admit to being very pleased with the
outcome as i haven't used the lathe for at least
a year, and my neck pain is back so it is anyones
guess when i'll use it again
The finish i've used is 2 coats of sanding sealer
and 2 coats of karate kid beeswax (wipe on, wipe off).
Both myself and the missus like wood to be as plain
as possible hence the dull look Thomas.