So I took a spalted maple blank and used my scroll saw this time to cut some waves in it. I then put some walnut burl veneer down the middle and cap it off with some zebra wood and spruce veneer. Didn't turn like I wanted it to so I thought I'd just let y'all have a look at it. The kit is the Classic Rollerball.
Another try at putting wood together!
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Mortalis
Member
I kinda like it.
How'd you get the Walnut to match the spalted maple cut? does the veneer just mold to the curves?
How'd you get the Walnut to match the spalted maple cut? does the veneer just mold to the curves?
I just lucked out on getting them to match. Lol I had to soak the veneer in water. I actually cut 3 pieces of the veneer, soaked them in water for a few minutes and then slowly clamped the wood together. I let it sit overnight to form and dry. After they dried, I just unclamped, glued and reclamped.
I think it's because I didn't get an exact drill on my blank. I was wanting the wave lines to match up a little better! I'm OCD. Lol
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
I think it turned out great Bobby. I have always wondered why more folks do not use end caps like these, to me they are easy and add considerably to the final pen.
Well done.
Well done.
wolf creek knives
Member
Nothing wrong with this pen. I'd be happy to call it my own.
SteveJ
Member
That is nicely done. Looks like you should consider entering the segmented contest with another one!
Woodchipper
Member
No flies on that! Nice pen.
OZturner
Member
Excellent Pen Bobby,
Superb Tight Curves, and well Segmented.
Congratulations,
Brian.
Superb Tight Curves, and well Segmented.
Congratulations,
Brian.