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My first attempts - Pen turning course at Turners Retreat.

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First off, I have to say it was an enjoyable experience.

The course was taken by Keith who had a wealth of experience - as you would expect.

Thinking of going to the club tonight (Heart of Oak?) - anyone know if they have a webpage or what time they kick off?

Anyway - to the pens.

Matching Pen & Pencil in Kingwood - the kit Flat top American Twist Pencil & Fountain pen. Not sure of the acrylic kit. Not so sure I'll be making too many more either - really didn't get much out of the turning experience, but the end result may just have swayed me.
 

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Hi, Andy,

Very commendable first efforts, matey! I can't see anything to be sorry about with this pair. A stirling effort, Andy!!!

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A lovely trio of pens there Andy. Now to fly solo eh? what pens are you going to make first?
 
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paulm said:
A lovely trio of pens there Andy. Now to fly solo eh? what pens are you going to make first?
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Thanks Paul,

One thing the course did show me is that my technique is rusty - so I think I'll be spending some time coming back up to speed by making shavings for a while.

I really do like thefountain pens, and am looking for a top of the range kit for that - with a burr wood of some kind.

Lots of practising first!

cheers,

Andy C
 
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Great first effort mate, all well turned and finished. (The acrylic looks like a Streamline)
Told you you'd enjoy it! :thumbs::thumbs:
 
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Difficult to photograph that timber Andy you sure conveyed it well. Thanks for signing off on your course interesting observations.the next thousand will be exciting I predict.Impressed with the pens.

Peter:thumbs::thumbs:
 
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