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After some more coaching from Ryan P I finally attempted my first pen, it’s made from Mexican Bocote. I’m still getting used to the lathe, band saw etc. but scared to death of the table saw…Maybe someday I want but for now that is Ryan’s territory. LOL. Anyways I chewed away at it and measure it with a micromometer untill it was with in specks then sanded it with 600 grt down to 1500grt then finished it off with finishing wax. So far I’m 2 for 2 with out breaking anything on the lathe….. :-}
-- I get out to the shop when Ryan lets me. Arggggggggggg
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Innovator
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#1 posted 1375 days ago
Congrats on the pen, it looks great.
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#2 posted 1375 days ago
well done
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scrappy
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#3 posted 1375 days ago
Very nice pen. Great job. Looks a lot like zebra wood. Good choice.
Keep it up.
Scrappy
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#4 posted 1374 days ago
Congratulations and welcome to the addiction that we call pen turning. Check out Woodturningz for great specials. They get everything in the PennState catalog at a discount, and have regular weekly specials that make it relatively inexpensive to indulge in this addiction.
Great pen. I look forward to seeing your next project.
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Yettiman
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#5 posted 1317 days ago
Congrats,
You are ahead of me,
I ordered my kits – just arrived the other day, but have not dared use them
Might practice on a few pieces of scrap turning them into dowels first.
Well done, looks great
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