Favorite Pens Album

[James Combs]

Yesterday I posted another album. This time it is some of my favorite pens. It can be seen at:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/album.php?albumid=308

They are not on a par with those of guys like John Terefenko but they keep my hands busy.:) No cracks about my home made stands either.:D

[michael gallagher]

James-

I like your homemade stand (hey it's functional!). I think your best pen is the walnut one you made for your sister - good form and yes, the color does look a little different.

[Bernie Weishapl]

James that is a bunch of good looking pens. I do like the stand.

[John Keeton]

JD, I think the walnut is my pick. I don't care much for the profiled pens with the various shapes. But, I know little about them.

I have never used CA as a finish, and do not know what the compatibility is, but a coat of BLO, followed by dewaxed shellac really brings walnut to life.

[David E Keller]

Nice looking pens, and I think you're off to a good start. Just like other turned items, there is seemingly no end to the cost or complexity of the types of pens that can be turned. DAMHIT.

[Roland Martin]

Nice stands (did I say that out loud?):D Seriously, that is a nice pen collection you've got. Nice work.

[Matt Ranum]

Nothing wrong with those pens! Nice work!

[Billy Tallant]

Nice lookikng pens. I'm a fan of the Wall Street & Sierra pens. I like the walnut pen myself.

[James Combs]

The profiles don't do a lot for me either but that is what my clients have been asking for. No accounting for taste is there?:) I don't mind doing them because they give me practice in shaping.:cool:

BTW I will be giving the CA/BLO combo finish a try soon as I can get into my shop (too cold).


JD, I think the walnut is my pick. I don't care much for the profiled pens with the various shapes. But, I know little about them.

I have never used CA as a finish, and do not know what the compatibility is, but a coat of BLO, followed by dewaxed shellac really brings walnut to life.