Aluminum Hybrid Cigar

[WoodenDragon]

This was my first time using aluminum blanks. I apologize up front for my lack of photography skills...

Johnnycnc was kind enough to make these blanks for me. They came pre-squared, pre-drilled, and reamed to the perfect size so no brass tubes were needed. The service I received was second to none! Thanks John!!

The aluminum was turned on a normal wood lathe using a skew. I was a little apprehensive to turn these at first, but all in all it was no more difficult then TruStone.

Pen Details
Material: Aluminum (http://www.penturnersproducts.com/)

Kit: Hybrid Cigar (Black Tn/Platinum) (http://www.beartoothwoods.com/)

• Dry sanded 240 to 600
• Wet sanded with micromesh to 12,000
• Brasso
• 5 coats of spray lacquer
• Buffed with EEE and White Diamond
• Waxed

All in all this is by far the classiest pen I have completed to date. The aluminum and hybrid kit are a match made in heaven!

 

[Knight]

Looks pretty good from here. Nice combo.

Photo is a little dark, maybe you could try natural lighting with no flash.

 

[David Keller]

I like it a lot. I've got aluminum on my list of things to try.

 

[theHullTurn]

Looks awesome! Good combo!

 

[johnnycnc]

Looking good, Mike!
Thanks for showing this off.

I need to knock one out myself, it's been a while..

 

[Jgrden]

I think you should price it at $125.00.

 

[maxman400]

Great Looking Pen, Has a lot of wow factor.

 

[johncrane]

Yes very nice Mike!

 

[angboy]

VERY nice pairing indeed! I have an aluminum blank that I've bought literally years ago and have been afraid to give it a try. Everytime I see one like yours, it makes me think, darn I need to get that blank out and throw it on the lathe!

 

[broitblat]

That makes a very nice combination. I really like how the different shades of silver work together.

-Barry

 

[WoodenDragon]

Thanks for all the nice comments, they were all very much appreciated! :biggrin:

 

[shepardscross]

Looks really good.