My First Pen

[markmcg]

Hi,
My first pen...not as good as others, but can only get better :-)

Not sure of wood though, could bluff and say it is spalted beech! - though I stand corrected.

May try another, I think I would like it shinier (I was using Carbundum wax stick, though not sure if I had applied correctly. Anyone recommend a polish/wax or is Friction Polish a good choice?

TIA

Mark

 

[angelo49]

Nice pen! Spalted Beech could be right.
I have the same timber.

 

[fortress]

It's a nice pen Mark.

 

[Buckeye]

It looks very niceit looks a little strange at the nib end. If the spalted wood is a bit soft then CA is probably best.

Peter

 

[bassethound]

That's a fair bit of pen turning Mark, looks good to me, well done mate..

 

[markmcg]

Thanks for comments, yes nib end was a bit funny :-|

Would you recommend any particular type/brand of CA glue?

Thx :-)

 

[Buckeye]

I use poundland CA and not had a problem with it.

Peter

 

[edlea]

A good first effort

 

[Penpal]

Top value with your first pen Mark thanks for sharing.

Peter.

 

[Jim]

A damn good first effort Mark .. A combination of friction polish and then wax will help buff it up ..

 

[Bill Mooney]

That's a good start Mark.

 

[Doug]

Good first pen Mark I find the Hutt wax sticks fast & effective Hut Satin and Gloss Wax Sticks, Other Finishing Products, Abrasives Finishes and Glues on Stiles and Bates

 

[wm460]

Great first pen Mark.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Good first pen Mark

 

[Les ELm]

Well done for your first go at it.

Les

 

[markmcg]

Tried a piece of similar wood using 1 coat linseed oil, then applied some cheap super glue to paper that oil was on & rubbed on whilst spindle was rotating. Did this twice, didn't see much difference (though the guy on You tube - his looked brill!!). Going to get some friction polish & try that tomorrow with a stick of Carbundum wax :-)

 

[markmcg]

Many thanks, will probably get these as well :-)

Update, will try locally first as the cost of postage is too much without ordering lots of stuff - tempting though it may be :-)

 

[webby962]

I know nothing about this pen turning malarky yet, but I do know your pen looks excellent! Love the colour of the wood.

 

[Scots Bill]

Looks like spalted beech Mark . You could try the super glue, C.A. carnauba wax gives a nice polish, applied to the wood when spinning then polished off. Some are using other things the answers will flood in.

 

[Vic Perrin]

Grand job mate a spot on first effort