50 Koa pens

[Kalai]

Hi everyone, this is a order I got for 50 Koa pens, I just finished them today. This is just your basic slimlines, thanks to Smitty (Leroy) for getting me the kits so fast so I could finish this rush order on time, now I get to finish making some Koa boxes for you IAPers, I hope you all like the picture. I did 80 other curly Koa slimlines for a art gallery on Oahu before I did this 50 but Iforgot to take a picture of those, aloha nui loa.

Chris "Kalai"

 

[OLDMAN5050]

looking good, how long did it take to complete the order?

 

[Jim15]

Looks like a great bunch of pens.

 

[arw01]

Great order!

But every single one of them has a center band. I think the band is too constraining and looks silly on a pen that is fat top and bottom. Loosing the center band is liberating for both form and aesthetics in my humble opinion.

Alan

 

[kludge77]

I'm a fan of the centerband. I think that's a good looking lot. What's more important is what your customer likes!

Sometimes I make pens that I think are quite unappealing, but if the money's coming...

Regardless, well done, and a TON of work!

 

[keithlong]

Very nice group of pens.

 

[ctubbs]

Fifty at one time! A lot of work and good looking at the same time.

 

[Pioneerpens]

very nice, and congrats on a great order!

 

[David Keller]

That looks like work to me... Nice work, but still work to make 50 of anything.

 

[Sataro]

That is a nice looking bunch of pens... I think I would get tired after turning that many. But if the sales are there, then the money is nice also. Great sale!

 

[Kalai]

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies.
OldMan5050, it took me about 12 days to finish the 50 pens, they have been sanded to 3000 grit and I used a CA finish on all of them, there are 3 different shape variations the customer wanted and they do want the center band, I like some pens with and some with out the center band.
After turning for over 25 years I can pop out the pens fast, I do bowls even better than pens I did 80 slimlines before this order of 50 and now I am setting up to do 250 slimlines, that's gunna be fun
You know your a good woodturner when you can keep turning and turning and you wont get dizzy Aloha nui loa.

Chris "Kalai"

 

[witz1976]

Holy crap! 12 days? I am doing a similar order, as you know Chris. 25 Slim pen & pencils ( which is 50 pens) and it has taken me closer to 3 weeks...bet it would have been closer to 2 if I didn't have my mishap a week and a half ago. They will be finished up today =)

 

[Smitty37]

Good Work

Nice work Chris.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

I love Koa!

 

[TBCbushings]

Not to be nosey but how much did you get for them. I had an order that fell through for 24 pens.....Just wondering.
Brian

 

[Kalai]

Hi Brian, I charged $15 ea. I gave them the option for regular Koa for $15 and curly Koa for $20 and they chose the $15 regular Koa. Aloha.

Chris