My 2nd, 3rd and 4th Attempts......

[Corey Hallagan]

Well today I made the pen, pencil and letter opener set to go in the walnut box I made and posted over in flatland. The pens and letter opener were made from Wieshapl walnut! Thanks Bernie! I turned these with a little bulge in the instead of a straight pen, but I didn't get the profile matched between the two very well. Definitely need to get a set of calipers. I did however get them turned down to the bushings better this time.
Thanks,
Corey
Here is the link to the box thread:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=30806

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Corey......with each project I see your skills improving with that lathe! Keep on it!

[Bob Noles]

Corey,

Your looking good my man.... real good. That wood is some good looking stuff.

You using the skew chisel on these or a spindle gouge? What about your finishing process.

We want details man..... don't leave us hanging like this :p

[Keith Christopher]

I'd change the title to SUCCESSES not ATTEMPTS !!!!! looking good !

[Corey Hallagan]

Thanks guys! I appreciate it. Bob, I use that big old 7/8 roughing gouge and turn to round then the skew takes over. I like the skew. Used a skew to make the round do-dads on the letter opener as well. I sanded to 600 grit, burnished with walnut dowel, applied shellwax, burnished again and one more shot of shellwax. Gives a nice silky smooth finish.
Thanks!
Corey

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Good lookin' Cory.

I hope you don't mind, but looking at the picture of the three pieces in the box, the bottom piece showed either tool or sanding marks. To help get rid of them on future pieces, stop the lathe and sand WITH the grain. Then you won't get those band marks.

Keep it up. Each project is better than the last.

Bruce

[David Fried]

Corey,

Now that the pen, pencil, dagger, and box are done, I suppose you'll need my shipping address. :D

They look really nice and the box definately makes it a set.
I do like the shape of the handle on the letter opener.

Dave Fried

[Corey Hallagan]

Bruce, your right there is a mark on the one. I sand lengthwise after each grit, however, I missed seeing that mark until I had already burnished and shellwaxed it. Just didn't see it. Really looked hard on the next one though :) Bruce I certainly don't mind and thanks for the suggestion.

Corey

[Dennis Peacock]

Looks good Corey!!!! You doing real good. Keep it up.

[Ernie Nyvall]

I'd change the title to SUCCESSES not ATTEMPTS !!!!! looking good !

That's just what I was thinking!! Nice job on the box too Corey... even though it aint round.:D

Ernie

[Bill Stevener]

Hi Corey,
For some of your first turnings, they are quite nice. Some don't achieve that caliber until they have turned a dozen or more and yet others just never get it.

When one is first learning to turn, even though an experienced wood worker, most of the time evidence of fine sanding marks is not from the lack of knowledge in the finishing process, they emerge from the overwhelming desire to place the turning up front and say "I made that.":D

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:)

[John Hart]

...For some of your first turnings, they are quite nice. Some don't achieve that caliber until they have turned a dozen or more and yet others just never get it.....

Yep...that's me!!! Took me about 20 before I got mine looking decent. Corey...Those are great man!! Yer rockin'!!!:)

[Steve Clardy]

Real nice Corey!!

[Chris Barton]

Very handsomely made there Corey!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Corey you are rocking and rolling now. They look good in the box. That is some good looking wood to. Nice finish.

[Mark Cothren]

Very snazzy, Corey! That is some slick work!

Thanks for the pictures!

[Corey Hallagan]

Thanks guys! I appreciate it!
Corey

[Andy Hoyt]

Lookin' good there, Corey. Some mighty fine penmanship taking place at the crossroads.

Got a (get this) serious question for everybody: Does a really spiffy pen or pencil - like these - improve your handwriting or spelling?

[Corey Hallagan]

Andy, know I dunt thnk soh. Et least nut fer meh. And thanks for the kind words.

Corey

[John Miliunas]

Corey, very nice lookin' set! Like anything else, perfection will come with a bit more practice and experience. You're well on your way!!! :) :cool:

[Keith Burns]

I'd change the title to SUCCESSES not ATTEMPTS !!!!! looking good !

Corey, I couldn't say it any better if my name was Keith:) :)

[Dick Parr]

Great job on all of them Corey!

[Jim Ketron]

Looking good Corey!
Nice set!

[Joe Tonich]

I like the skew.
Corey

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Well done!! :D

Joe

[Mike Ramsey]

Good looking pens Corey! Very nice work..

[Barry Stratton]

Outstanding job, sir! Those look great inside that wonderful box.