Spindlecraft

Beautiful amboyna burl kit pen from todays work session.

Well… Spindlecraft finally got around to doing a non-spindly thing. For my first foray into more traditional woodworking, I am both happy with it, and proud of it.

Just a little something I finished up today. Honey Ebonite with a Jowo #6 Nib.

Up until a few weeks ago, I had been without a lathe for the better part of a year. I only recently (as of a few weeks ago) got operational again. But after almost a year, I was rusty. Very rusty!

It took me a couple of weeks, and a LOT of failed projects… but not only did I regain my skills… I genuinely feel that I was able to come back stronger.

This pen represents a substantial shift in my skill level.

I’m actually really proud of this one, as it required a lot of new techniques that I had previously been unsuccessful in executing.

The combination of a beautiful piece of wood, patiently working out measurements for new techniques, attention to detail, and painstaking precision results in this piece (approximately 10 hours of work).

Wow - it’s been a while! My lathe has been out of commission for the past few months, so I haven’t really been in the shop much. But - new lathe means new stuff coming much more frequently now!

I’m a bit rusty - so I started with a simple rosewood coffee scoop. It’s good to be back!

Blue bayou. Just finished this beauty up yesterday. Really getting into a groove with these kitless pens now!

Been a while since I’ve done a kit pen - but I like how this olivewood one turned out.

Just finished this bespoke pen up today. I generally like just about everything I make, but I am particularly proud of this one. I cast the blank, turned the brass ring, and ultimately created everything but the nib.

I started this one a while back, and just finished it up today. I tried a couple of new techniques with it, and am quite happy with the results. Patience and a steady hand, always make the end result worthwhile.

When your faith in humanity starts to decline - you fight it the only way you can - through generosity. It starts with each of us. So tonight, rather than staying glued to the news and social media - I decided to unplug and spend some time in the woodshop, making a gift for an old friend. No reason in particular - just for the sake of brightening someones day. Not because they were having a bad day, or were going through a rough time. Simply to maybe give them something to smile about. This is a custom dip pen, with a customized logo end cap and a suggested Zebra Comic G nib. this ones for you, my friend.

Started another kitless fountain pen tonight. Thinking this is my favorite one to date!

Finished another kitless fountain pen tonight. Very fitting for the fall season.