Pens

[penman]

Thought I would try and show you all some of my pens.

Barron rollerball in Olive

Filligree pens in Cocobolo and Olive (sorry)

Roundtop letter opener in ? (any ideas)

Sierra pens in Yew and ? again

Copper and Gunmetal 7mm slimline pens in assorted timbers

Ultra Cigar pens in Yew and Cocobolo
Hope you like them

Malcolm

 

[wizer]

Now those are Pens!

The detail of the lids in pic 2 is very nice.

 

[stevebuk]

lovely pens and great photo's too, great selection.

 

[gasmansteve]

Excellent pens there Malcolm. Makes me want to have go. Is it best to start off with wood or would (scuse pun) you start with acrylic? The pen kits I see advertised on ebay seem a good buy. I assume they are all a set size or can you get the metal parts in various sizes?
Cheers
Steve

 

[penman]

Gasmansteve

I use the mandrill and bushing sets that you get from Turners Retreat.
They come in all sizes to fit the different kits. I also use "The pen turning manual". http://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/acatalog/Books.html
Which I have found to be a great help.

Malcolm

 

[wizer]

I know Pen Lathes seem to be a way into turning. Would you say that pen turning is a good beginner topic?

 

[DNKPets]

Have you considered making pipe tampers at all.

Derek

 

[penman]

Pen turning is certainly a relatively easy way to start turning, although I started turning about 6 years ago and originally made bowls (which I still do). I use a Record CL4 Variable speed lathe which is something of an overkill for pens :lol: but is very good for bowl and platters etc.

Malcolm

 

[penman]

Derek

No I havent thought of that one yet although I do make embroiderers shoes? http://www.pensandplatters.org.uk/pens_ ... s2_013.htm

They probably look simillar

Malcolm

 

[THOMASB]

Really stunning pens and you must have a good camera too, also your web site is pretty good, thanks for showing me how it should be done :roll: :wink:

 

[DNKPets]

Derek

No I havent thought of that one yet although I do make embroiderers shoes? http://www.pensandplatters.org.uk/pens_ ... s2_013.htm

They probably look simillar

Malcolm

Very similar but with a flat metal end because of the heat.

Derek

 

[duncanh]

All look good Malcolm.
Could you please tell me which kit was used for the first pen, and where you got it.

Thanks

Duncan

 

[penman]

Hi Duncan

The Barron rollerball pen is available from Turners retreat

Malcolm

 

[greggy]

hi malcom. you have been a busy bee. nice looking pens too, how do you like the filigree's to write with? i only made 2 and found them to be very top heavy. you should get stevebuck to show you how to do the ca finish now. well done mate.

 

[penman]

Hi Greggy

Yes the filligree pens are a little top heavy to use but you soon get used to this . I am using one at the moment at work and you soon get used to them.

I will be meeting Steve this evening at our local club.

I have been making pens for about 18 months.

Malcolm