my vary 1st pen

[Eric Kosanovich]

My vary 1st pen oak burl with Dainish oil.

[Roger Bullock]

Hard to see in the photo. You should always keep your first then you can compare it with the ones you turn six months from now. Turning pens is kind of like eating potato chips ...... you can't just turn one and quit. welcome to the pen vortex. :eek:

[Steve Schlumpf]

Congrats on turning your first pen! Photo is a little dark to see the grain but the form looks pretty good! Looking forward to seeing your next one!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Pen looks pretty good. Photo a little dark. Keep your first to compare a year down the road.

[Eric Kosanovich]

2nd try posting new pic's with new camera (Fuji S700):D

[David E Keller]

Nice work on a pretty piece of wood. Watch out... those things are addictive.

[Mark P. Brown]

Welcome to the vortex. First a pen or three then a few small hollow forms. Then the second and third mortgage to get more turning stuff and wood.
Good looking pen.
Mark

[Mac Carlton]

yea ,I remember my first pen. Do you won't a critque?

[steven carter]

Eric,

Nice 1st pen, nice soft finish. Kind of reminds me of a victorian woman the way they would cinch up their middle.

Steve

[Don Tewell]

Looks better than my first pen. Which I use on a daily basis. Just so I know what needs improving.

[Don Tewell]

Nicer than my first pen. Which I still use on a daily basis, so I can know what needs improving.

[Eric Kosanovich]

Don it cant be that bad lets see it post a pic....

[Eric Kosanovich]

Do you won't a critque?
Critiques, comments and opinions are allways welcome Mac.
There is sooooooooo much infomation here tho it's hard to get a handle in it all.

[Rick Gibson]

Welcome to the vortex. Keep that one for comparison in a year or so. Pen looks good for your first. If you haven't already check out some of the penturning forums. Lots of ideas and inspiration there.

[Billy Tallant]

Nice looking 1st pen. Vortex will suck you in before you ever realize it.