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I just started turning a few weeks ago when I took my first pen turning class at Woodcraft. I must say after the first slimline I am “HOOKED” all the way now. Due to some other obligations I was unable to get started in my own shop until yesterday. So here are the final results after about six hours of fun. The results are 2 classic rollerballs in oak and zebrawood, 1 classic fountain in spalted maple and 2 key chains in redwood burl.
-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"
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TedM
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posted 49 days ago
They look great! Unfortunately, now you’re addicted! Welcome to the club ;)
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jjohn
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posted 49 days ago
I have never tried to turn a pen. But now I don’t know if I should. If you get addicted to it…I’ve got to many other projects unfinished…LOL
Very nice looking pens and key chains. Well done.
-- JJohn
rikkor
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posted 49 days ago
Nice, very nice. You picked some great blanks for your pens and keyrings.
-- Maplewood, MN
Woodhacker
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posted 48 days ago
Those are great looking turnings Grant. Where are you getting the pen kits? I like that style. I usually turn slimline and european, but have tried these yet.
You did a great job with these…and great pictures by the way too.
-- Martin, Kansas
Grant Davis
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posted 48 days ago
Woodhacker, the pen kits for these were purchased from Woodnwhimsies.com and the key ring kits are from Rockler.
-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"
darryl
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posted 48 days ago
pen turning is certainly addictive!
you have a nice looking collection there.
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trifern
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posted 48 days ago
Very nice looking projects. Your finish looks outstanding.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 47 days ago
Grant,
These are simply beautiful.
Well done.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Nils
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posted 44 days ago
Beautiful pens – especially for the first ones! Great choices of wood and the finish looks great.
-- Nils Davis, Menlo Park, CA