First pen turning

reible · Post by **reible** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:47 pm

I tried to follow all the instructions everyone gave, and since I still don't have all the tools I need this was just a mark up so to speak.

I went with a 100mm body diameter, like those fat pens!

I think I many have made a few misteaks as I did not have the instructions with me while I was work on it. Not a good idea for a newbie at this stuff.

I also used plywood for the blank, it sounded interesting but I don't know if I like the look of it, what do you think?

I had a few places I added green tape to cover up some things that did not look to attractive, maybe there are better ways to do that too.

Weight wise it wasn't quite as light as most pens so I think I will have to go with a slimline next time.

I didn't have a pen ink refill so I had to use a marks-a-lot, the lines are a little fat but it is my first time.

I can see some improvements I need to do but it was fun, especially doing this post.

Ed

reible · Post by **reible** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:49 pm

Gee I forgot to post the picture. Here it is!

[ATTACH]15533[/ATTACH]

OK maybe it isn't a pen, so what is it????

Ed

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:18 am

Well it's a marks-a-lot pen holder.

fiatben · Post by **fiatben** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:38 am

Looks better than some of my first pens!!

roy_okc · Post by **roy_okc** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:14 pm

Ed,

Nice first pen.

You might want to taper a bit towards the pen's end.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:00 pm

reible wrote:Gee I forgot to post the picture. Here it is!

[ATTACH]15533[/ATTACH]

OK maybe it isn't a pen, so what is it????

Ed

I know!

But then I have seen the other thread!:D

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:31 pm

Got Me!!!
At least it came out roundish.

Happy New Year

swampgator · Post by **swampgator** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:02 am

ROFL. That's a good one, Ed. Thanks for the post and laugh.

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