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Well, I’m plugging away at my Christmas projects. I’ve got the office folks out of the way and now I’ve moved on to my brothers and their wives. Since I’m new to turning, I figure everyone should be just as excited about it as I am. Thus, my siblings and their spouses will be getting pens from my brand new lathe. They are all the Comfort Pen Kit (minus that pesky grip) and the Quick Key Chain Kit.
To be honest, even if Christmas wasn’t coming up, I’d probably still be fiddling with making pens. It’s really a whole lot of fun. So, I’m quite pleased with the whole coincident of my new toy and Christmas coming so close together.
From left to right there is Cherry, Walnut, Bird’s Eye Maple, and Leopard Wood. And, since they’re all for brothers who are all different, they’re all the same and yet all different. Now, I’ve got a dozen boxes to start on for my nieces.
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.
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rikkor
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posted 350 days ago
Russel, you are a natural, man. These are wonderful. (The grip isn’t a big deal, use the parting tool.)
jwarner75
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posted 350 days ago
Nice work, I’ve always wanted to get me a Lathe so I can do some turning myself.
Handi
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trifern
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posted 350 days ago
Looks like Santa’s coming to your family. Nice turnings, Russel. Thanks for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Russel
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posted 350 days ago
Thanks folks. This turning thing is way cool. I’m glad I started it.
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.
Zuki
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posted 350 days ago
You are getting some use from your lathe.
What are those things in the middle of the two pens? Never mind . . . key chains. Should have paid more attention when reading.
What are they finished with?
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Russel
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posted 349 days ago
Zuki, that lathe has been great. It’s not too big so I’m not intimidated, and doing pens is downright fun and good practice for when I decide to move to more complex things. It was well worth the $300 to get started.
The finish is Shellawax. It’s a friction polish that came with the starter set.
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.
dustygirl
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posted 349 days ago
Nice job on the pens and key chains Russel.Nice xmas presents.
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Russel
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posted 349 days ago
Thanks Dustygirl. I’m gonna have to pace mayself or I’ll go broke buying pen kits. ;-)
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.