First Pen....

[arcos]

So, mandrel, slimline kits and some blanks arrived yesterday and was desperate to have a shot at a pen...

Discovered that 7mm drill bit was slightly out of alignment so had to get a new one this morning and e voila...

No idea what the wood is as received 5 random unnamed blanks.

Quite difficult to photograph and show the black inlay on the clip!!!

Am pleased with first attempt but C&C always welcomed.

[arcos]

Change that to first PENS....

[Bryan Milham]

Arcos,

I'd guess Beech for the first pen, it really looks like the right grain for it. No idea about the others, not enough detail in the photo's (hint - hint!)

They look good, how have you finished them?

[woodndesign]

Arcos, WOW... you never fail to amaze .. I like the center one of the group picture, though all look great, well done tick another box on your most do list.

Cheers   David

[arcos]

dr4g0nfly, Beech or Maple for the first one, Walnut for the middle and Olive for the 3rd. They are all finished with BLO and CA glue (another first). I have two more slim pens to turn today and then will have a crack at a Sierra pen. Have got a beautiful piece of Peach that I want to use for the Sierra.

I received 2 of the same blanks, wood unknown, so I am going to have a go at force drying a piece of Medronho in the microwave and see it I can turn it to a pen.

David, thank you!!! I too like the center pen. More of a 'classic' shape and, to be honest, I prefer darker wood anyway.

Ain't wood turning a whole lot of fun!!!!