My other hobby.

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Comment by michael evans on December 31, 2012 at 8:39am

Nice job hugh,wooden pens seem to be more popular here than acrylics.

Comment by Hugh Clare on December 30, 2012 at 3:39pm

Ok, Michael, here's my collection after the first week. I'm going to start ordering the pen kits online. The guy's in the woodworking store are starting to give me a hard time for showing up EVERY day. LOL

Comment by Ken Darga on December 30, 2012 at 1:04pm

Rockler offering safety glasses--- $1.99!!!

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=30160&site=ROCKLER

 

Comment by Ken Darga on December 30, 2012 at 12:57pm

When turning, I ALWAYS were a face shield---ALWAYS!!!

Taken on that safety measure, since day one.

In my shop

EYE PROTECTION REQUIRED-

NO EYE PROTECTION

NO ENTRY!

It's a good practice to ALWAYS were some form of eye protection.

''The AOA, safety experts and eye doctors believe wearing proper eye protection could have lessened the severity or even prevented 90% of these eye injuries.''

(Helpful info contained herein).

http://www.aoa.org/eye-protection.xml

Most hardware stores and home centers sell eye protection, and are relatively inexpensive.

The style with a partial warp-around feature, that shields the eyes, are more readily available &  popular today.

Some are available with ''bifocals''---1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3X magification.

Polycarbonate lens material that is light weight, impact and scratch resistant.

Comment by michael evans on December 30, 2012 at 7:08am

Thanks hugh ,plastics not too bad hugh take it slow.I did have one explode on me [needed a stiff drink after that one] for that reason hugh wear eye protection when working plastic.Look forward to the photos go steady.

Comment by Hugh Clare on December 30, 2012 at 6:55am

Stunning work, Michael. I've just turned my first three pens this week. I've always loved the pens and it is cheap entertainment. Still working up the nerve to work with the plastics.

Comment by michael evans on December 30, 2012 at 6:44am

Thanks Ken, not the best on a lathe but only done about 40 hours on one.But if i mess up pen kits not too expensive here.

Comment by Ken Darga on December 29, 2012 at 7:40pm

Nice collection of pens, ya got dar matie