Worthless Wood and Pine Cone Blanks

[Doug]

Look forward to seeing those turned into pens Jim

 

[AllenN]

Looking good so far. I guess anticipation is half the fun.

 

[Paul]

Nah. They are rubbish. You should be ashamed. Send them to me and I'll deal with them......

To be honest they look good. A nice natural look. Looking forward to the final result.

 

[Woody]

They look a lot better than some I have seen Jim well done my friend

 

[bassethound]

Where's the first pen then Jim??

 

[ni9eofse7en]

Time will tell. Paint the tube or blank if not sure. I'm sure they will look good when finished.

 

[silver]

Where are the turned pens then. ...?

I was waiting to post when they were turned. At this rate I will be pensioned off before they are finished.

 

[Jim]

Came in from work and just tubed the blanks up, i did paint the tubes John, i fell for that before .. I also took out the second batch which i am more than pleased with ..

 

[silver]

Came in from work and just tubed the blanks up, i did paint the tubes John, i fell for that before .. I also took out the second batch which i am more than pleased with ..

: Didn't happen..

 

[Bill Mooney]

Hope they turn out ok Jim.

 

[bassethound]

S'pose I will have to call back tomorrow to see the Pen then

 

[Penpal]

Bring on the pens that first and 2nd batch sure raised the promise of greatest third batch Jim.

Peter.

 

[Jim]

Sorry guys, but due to late hours i only do weekend turning .. Another 5 years and the shed time will increase to all day ..

 

[donwatson]

These look excellent to me Jim

 

[bigbob]

Hi Jim,

I have never done casting and only turned pens from wood blanks so am interested in the results. Have seen pens on the net made out of pine cones and went and foraged for some pine cones but when I looked at them decided they where not going to work I am guessing that most pine cone pens are cast. I am starting to get interested in casting but as a newbie don't know where to start.

 

[Jim]

Hi Bob, first try looking at some videos on Youtube about casting, they are very handy to learn from . .Also there are some good PDF tutorials on the IAP that will help tremendously .. Any questions you have, we have a few guys in here that could also help you ..

 

[Penpal]

I like the progression in casting Jim know about busy. I have no predudices in blanks a beaut pen is a result of many combinations. I started with beautiful wood .

Peter.

 

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I thought I was going to see a finished pen.