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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Dec 21, 2006 9:38:26 GMT -5
I decided to try my hand at making pens,I bought a Jet mini lathe the other day and have been busy making some pens for Christmas.I have to say it is very adictive.I made this one out of an shed I found a few years ago.I think it turned out ok,feels nice and writes good.
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Post by jstalljon on Dec 21, 2006 9:43:18 GMT -5
Well done! And make great gifts. My father gave me a "turned" antler pen a few years ago.
Love it!
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 21, 2006 9:53:02 GMT -5
WOW!!
I cant get over all the artists we have on here.
Great work!!
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Post by hornharvester on Dec 21, 2006 10:03:18 GMT -5
Cool looking pen. h.h.
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Dec 21, 2006 10:17:31 GMT -5
Here is a pic of a few more I did.I like the corn cob one too(4th from the left).I went through several cobs before I got it right.I'll never look at cobs as trash again lol..
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Post by mbogo on Dec 21, 2006 10:19:55 GMT -5
Nice work, I especially like the corn cob one too.
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Post by raporter on Dec 21, 2006 10:20:58 GMT -5
Very nice.
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Post by supr87gt on Dec 21, 2006 12:33:07 GMT -5
How much did that lathe run you if you dont mind me askingg? I've been thinking of picking one up and trying my hand at making calls.
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Dec 21, 2006 12:39:43 GMT -5
How much did that lathe run you if you dont mind me askingg? I've been thinking of picking one up and trying my hand at making calls. It was on sale for $249 at the Woodcraft store in Indy.They had the variable speed one going for $299.Plenty of power for a mini..
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Dec 21, 2006 12:40:07 GMT -5
Excellent craftsmanship!
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Post by jstalljon on Dec 21, 2006 12:50:03 GMT -5
Have you tried turning anything larger? Like a slate call base for example?
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Post by hunter7x on Dec 21, 2006 14:08:17 GMT -5
how cool is that !! need my addy so you can send me the corn cob one !!! I'll supply the cob !
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Post by Old Ironsights on Dec 21, 2006 18:46:20 GMT -5
Do you take commissions? I have a mechanical pencil that needs a new, full length barrel.
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Dec 21, 2006 20:39:13 GMT -5
Here is a pic of a few more I did.I like the corn cob one too(4th from the left).I went through several cobs before I got it right.I'll never look at cobs as trash again lol.. They're not just for OUTHOUSES anymore... ;D
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Dec 21, 2006 20:59:41 GMT -5
Have you tried turning anything larger? Like a slate call base for example? No,not yet.I would like to though(I'll have to tear one of mine down and do some reverse engineering on it)..I think I will do some face plate turning tomorrow.So much for my firewood now lol..
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Post by jstalljon on Dec 21, 2006 21:05:42 GMT -5
Have you tried turning anything larger? Like a slate call base for example? No,not yet.I would like to though(I'll have to tear one of mine down and do some reverse engineering on it)..I think I will do some face plate turning tomorrow.So much for my firewood now lol.. Let me know how it goes on the slate call...pictures would be great!
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Dec 21, 2006 21:09:21 GMT -5
how cool is that !! need my addy so you can send me the corn cob one !!! I'll supply the cob ! Sent you a PM
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Dec 21, 2006 21:16:22 GMT -5
Do you take commissions? I have a mechanical pencil that needs a new, full length barrel. Sent you a PM
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 21, 2006 21:21:24 GMT -5
Really neat stuff. Endlessly creative, we hunters!
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