1st and 2nd segmented!

[Joe S.]

Here are my first two segmented pen barrels for a mesa pen, but without the pen (I ordered a pack of spare tubes to experiment with.) There is Yellowheart, Purpleheart, Bloodwood, and Pink Ivory. The first one blew up when I was turning it, and the second one turned out pretty good. I'm planing on trying a scalloped pen soon, and to also start casting, but for now I'll keep doing basic segmenting. Comments and constructive criticism are welcome.
(Please forgive the low quality pictures :frown

 

[D.Oliver]

Here are my first two segmented pen barrels for a mesa pen, but without the pen (I ordered a pack of spare tubes to experiment with.) There is Yellowheart, Purpleheart, Bloodwood, and Pink Ivory. The first one blew up when I was turning it, and the second one turned out pretty good. I'm planing on trying a scalloped pen soon, and to also start casting, but for now I'll keep doing basic segmenting. Comments and constructive criticism are welcome.
(Please forgive the low quality pictures :frown

Wow, you must be planning some elaborate stuff if this is what you consider basic. That's a great job. Blowout are just one of those things that will happen with segmented blanks. Just try to use a lighter touch and always make sure you tools are sharp. I found that as I got better with the skew and made sure it was sharp I had less blowouts. Can't wait to see what else you come up with.

 

[danrs]

Nice blanks, any trouble turning?

 

[Joe S.]

Nice blanks, any trouble turning?

Not much, I just cut really light.

 

[antiquetoddler]

Flooding with thin CA occasionally as you turn helps prevent those blowouts. At least that has been my experience.

 

[McBryde]

Great looking barrels! I really like how they are offset around the pen making it spiral looking.

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