It's Trev's fault

[Alf]

Last year, Trevtheturner, bless him, sent me an unexpected Christmas present of a pair of beautifully turned pens. This year I was going to reciprocate with something to try and ween him off his lathe a little further :wink: , but as many of you are aware events overtook us. Which just goes to show you should carpe diem whenever possible... But it inspired me to finally have a go at turning some pens myself, and so here's the resulting Christmas gifts for family and friends. Thanks for the shove, Trev; you're not forgotten.

Cheers, Alf

 

[PowerTool]

They look excellent,Alf - I'm glad Trev's memory lives on.

Andrew

 

[tiler99]

Now those are nice. I would love a pen like that but the high costs to set up would not be worth it for me. Maybe one day. Until then i may read up on the subject who knows.

 

[Adam]

They look great.

Adam

 

[Argee]

Well done, Alf - they look really good!

Ray.

 

[Colin C]

Alf

There look very nice in deed and also might give me the kick to try myself :-k :wink:

 

[CHJ]

Nicely done there Alf, do I detect a 'Turn Around' in you approach to tailed tools?

I too think of Trev. every day as I walk past a turned piece made from a gift he presented me with, his encouragement behind the scenes of the forum was an example to all.

 

[Philly]

Very nice, Al. You obviously have the "write stuff" :lol:
Cheers
Philly

 

[Paul Chapman]

Very nice, Alf =D>

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Anonymous]

Lovely work Al... I'm even more peeved 'cos I didn't get down to see them in the flesh!

 

[duncanh]

they look great. Well done

Duncan

 

[mudman]

Alf,

Very nice indeed. What finish did you use.

Barry

Who's been getting a bit obsessed with finishes for pens recently. :?

 

[woodbloke]

Alf - very nice pens, well done - Rob

 

[Alf]

I'm even more peeved 'cos I didn't get down to see them in the flesh!

I think that was the only up side to your not making it - no close scrutiny of my turning by an expert... 8-[ :lol:

Barry, friction polish. I now see that the dedicated pen turner can make the finishing a whole extra art form, but I didn't know that at the time.

Cheers, Alf

 

[woodbloke]

Alf - what lathe did you do the pens on - do you need a small penmaker's lathe ( I think APTC do one) or just the mandrel(?) wot fits into a larger lathe? Just curious 'cos they do look rather tasty - Rob

 

[Anonymous]

...no close scrutiny of my turning by an expert... 8-[ :lol:

Cheers, Alf

Hadn't realised you'd invited Chas as well

 

[Alf]

Just the mandrel, Rob. Although if you desire a "need" for a smaller lathe, do say and I'll edit for the benefit of SWMBO... :wink:

Cheers, Alf

 

[mudman]

I'm even more peeved 'cos I didn't get down to see them in the flesh!

I think that was the only up side to your not making it - no close scrutiny of my turning by an expert... 8-[ :lol:

Barry, friction polish. I now see that the dedicated pen turner can make the finishing a whole extra art form, but I didn't know that at the time.

Cheers, Alf

I know what you mean Alf. There are a lot of people going to some extreme lengths for that perfect finish.

Have you tried the CA finish since?

 

[Alf]

Alas no, not had a moment. But it's on the Tuit list, whatever a guarantee that might be... :roll:

Cheers, Alf

 

[Anonymous]

Lovely pezzies Alf, beautiful. I'm not on your christmas list by any chance am I? :wink: