Thread: First slimline pen

Good work Benny, you are and running. Just a hint......take your time and enjoy your time on the lathe

Well done Benny! Sorry I was not there to see you do it as I was
attending a funeral. To obtain a superb result go through the various
grades of paper before polishing. Hope to see you next week.

Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan

Well done Benny! Sorry I was not there to see you do it as I was
attending a funeral. To obtain a superb result go through the various
grades of paper before polishing. Hope to see you next week.

Thank you! I went to bunnings after to get the different grades (240 - 1200 etc) after we left since no one there that I asked had above 500. I only had 180 or something like that :P

Looking forward to seeing you next week [emoji4]

Benny hi mate ,welcome. Take heart one of the finest pen makers I know Les from Red Deer in Canada only sands to 400 grit then uses superfine wire wool ,then finishes.

I like your first pen ,also have a leaning to Red Gum love your pen. I clearly remember when I was your age 71 yrs ago I was in yr 8 at high school where we all had a stint in Wood Work and Metal Work that fired up my interest in all woodworking including the lathe.

Enjoy the Forum I do and have fun.

Peter.

Nice job on your first pen mate ... on wood i only ever sand to 320 then apply the finish

yes i do the occasional wood pen ... not very often

MIK

Hi Benny,
Nice work young fella. There are as many finishes as there are styles of pen. What I have found is that glossy finishes tend to show off grain better. One thing for sure, you won't be short of things to write with.
Cheers,
Mac

Good one Benny!!!

Just a personal bias by me concerning the finish on red gum. As it is a plain timber, especially in such
small sizes as a pen blank, |I think it needs a gloss finish. Look up all the info on CA finishing and give that a go..

Thanks artme, will give it a look.

I’ve just turned another 2 at home today and they both went pretty well. I’ll get some pics later.