First Pens turned
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First Pens turned
I see everybody else post their first pens so I just had to do it. Finally had a good warm weekend here in Austin. Upper 60's. Perfect weather to bring out my equipment and make some sawdust. Had received all the necessary parts and pieces to turn pens on Christmas but this was the first weekend where the weather cooperated. The picture shows the pens in the order that I turned them. Minus the one where I tore a chunk out of it while I was turning it so I didn't finish it. Noticed I had some concentric problems on the second pen and started to do some testing on another pen, probably what caused the chunk of wood to tear out. I was trying to turn it to quick. But I think that I found the problem. The eccentric bushing in the tail stock was not quite centered. It wasn't off a lot but because these are slim line pens it did not have to be off much before you would notice it. Last pen that I turned seem to be completely centered. And as stated before in past threads turning pens can be addictive.
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Alan - Austin, Texas
Shopsmith Mark V (1984), Bandsaw, Joiner, Belt sander, jig saw, planer, router table, biscuit jointer, Porter jig,
Shopsmith Mark V (1984), Bandsaw, Joiner, Belt sander, jig saw, planer, router table, biscuit jointer, Porter jig,
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fredsheldon
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Alan, now you have gone and done it. You will be hooked for life 
After doing 50 pen and letter opener sets for Christmas presents this year I'm now on to bigger things, bowls. I'm sure you will enjoy doing pens and receive lots of satisfaction giving them out as gifts.
After doing 50 pen and letter opener sets for Christmas presents this year I'm now on to bigger things, bowls. I'm sure you will enjoy doing pens and receive lots of satisfaction giving them out as gifts.Fred Sheldon
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
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terrydowning
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Alan, looks like you have got it down pretty good, wait until you get into acrylic and corn cobs. I am sure all of us have blown out one or two pens.
Joe
520, Bandsaw, Beltsander, Delta Drill Press, Delta Lathe, Craftsman Planner/Jointer, Delta Planner, Mini "Greenie" Shorty 500
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520, Bandsaw, Beltsander, Delta Drill Press, Delta Lathe, Craftsman Planner/Jointer, Delta Planner, Mini "Greenie" Shorty 500
Being a VETERAN is an honor
Being a GRANDPA is priceless
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terrydowning
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and all of the blow outs are my own fault!!
They do happen often.
Most common causes for blowouts on pens.
TOOLS NOT SHARP!!
Too aggressive on cutting creating a catch and when you have less than 1/16th left on the blank a single catch is all it takes.
Not enough glue between the tube and blank. This is easy to determine by examining the freshly exposed tube and there is no glue on it.
When I do get a blow out, If it can't be rescued, I just turn the remaining blank material away down to the brass tube. Sand the tube and prepare a new blank.
They do happen often.
Most common causes for blowouts on pens.
TOOLS NOT SHARP!!
Too aggressive on cutting creating a catch and when you have less than 1/16th left on the blank a single catch is all it takes.
Not enough glue between the tube and blank. This is easy to determine by examining the freshly exposed tube and there is no glue on it.
When I do get a blow out, If it can't be rescued, I just turn the remaining blank material away down to the brass tube. Sand the tube and prepare a new blank.
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Terry
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Terry
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They are pretty good looking for a first, great wood and nice fit. Great job!
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