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  1. 18th July 2010, 09:11 PM #1
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    Default First attempt at Pen Turning

    HI Guys,

    After reading most of your post and seeing all the great work you produce I thought I'd put a photo up of my first attempt of pen turning that I did today.

    This is a piece of Huon pine I had on my bench, I thought would be good to start with something a bit on the hard side to get a better finish off the tool.

    Finish is just a mix of bees wax.

    Bryce
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    Nothing at all wrong with that bryce well done

    Keep up the good work and lets see a few more soon

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    Well Done Bryce Nice First Pen=Lookout for the Pen Virus.
    Cheers Tony.
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    great pen

    not sure I'd use bees wax
    can get a little sticky in warm weather

    But ..
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  6. 18th July 2010, 11:50 PM #5
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    Fine job on a basic first pen.
    But, that bees wax is going to look pretty awful after some handling.
    Harder finishes are preferred.
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  7. 19th July 2010, 12:17 AM #6
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    Hey Bryce,

    Nice job, like the others have said, bees wax isn't a prefered finish for pens, have a look at the tutorials on CA/Blo finishes, its quick and everlasting.

    You are now hooked.

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  8. 19th July 2010, 12:54 AM #7
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    thanks guys,

    Yeah I know the bees wax was not the best choice, but is not going to be used, is sitting on my wifes shelf as my first effort, HAHAH.

    I am reading up on the CA/Blo finishes as they seem to be the most popular.
    Will keep you posted with any new works and some questions.

    Thanks
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  9. 19th July 2010, 08:26 AM #8
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    nice first and welcome to the pen addiction
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    Welcome to the pen addiction

    That is a nice first pen well done
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    Nice lines , elegant looking pen ,its a bit of a temptation to make bulges and other variations with early pen-making ,we all have preferences and there are really no rules as to what you produce ,but time tested preferences will lead the way hehe, cheers ~ John
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    Nice work. Looks good, nice and clean and sharp.
    Reality is no background music.
    Cheers John
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  13. 19th July 2010, 10:43 AM #12
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    Wonderful first pen Bryce.

    I'd be using a different finish in future- Ubeaut, CA, Min Wax WOP.

    There is no known cure for th pen turning addiction so just enjoy.!
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