Corian pen

[Rob]

This is my first attempt at turning Corian.  It turns easily and finishes well.  I will have to try and find a local source of scraps.

Rob

[merlin]

Dang that's Bloody nice Rob........Wood like to find some also.....................

Personally....I'm not a fan of the thin center pens............... 

[Rob]

Thanks Merlin.  I think you are right, with the slimline kits you either do a very thin straight pen or you end up with the narrow waist like this one.  I still have more slimline kits to work through but next time will order something different.  BTW, Native Pens have 20% off this weekend....

Rob

[merlin]

Thanks got the email.....................

[Phantom Scroller]

Yes Rob good first corian pen I remember my first one a bit scared to turn too thin in case it blow apart. The trick is to take time and not to much pressure then use the very fine pads to take the marks out I also used a corian worktop polish to buff it up to a shine.Have fun. Roly

[Scrappile]

Looks nice.  Keep in mind you do not have to use a center band at all or you can make your own the size you want.  Center bands do not need to be metal either.  Wood, a contrasting color of corian, etc will work fine.

[JOE_M]

I like my slimlines to be straight and slim, but I see a lot of people make them like yours. I do like the way the corian turned out though - I don't see any scratches in the finish. Do you use a spindle gouge, skew or scraper?

[Clayton717]

great looking pen

[Rob]

1 hour ago, JOE_M said:

I like my slimlines to be straight and slim, but I see a lot of people make them like yours. I do like the way the corian turned out though - I don't see any scratches in the finish. Do you use a spindle gouge, skew or scraper?

Thanks Joe,  I used an oval skew then wet sanded to 12,000 grit,

Rob

[amazingkevin]

On 5/11/2017 at 2:54 AM, Rob said:

This is my first attempt at turning Corian.  It turns easily and finishes well.  I will have to try and find a local source of scraps.

Rob

Nice job ! i keep looking for a dremil #700 mini lathe just to do rings

[meflick]

Beautiful work. Thanks for showing.