Cedar Burl Gents Pen w/ Inlay

[nilsatcraft]

Yesterday Anders (my son) and I went out to the shop and attempted another angled inlay pen. Anders helped do most of the bottom barrel and he had a lot of fun. Gary Max provided the wood on this one- it's really old Cedar burl with Osage Orange inlaid. It didn't come out quite how I had hoped and the symmetry is lacking, but it was fun to make. In my opinion, it's a bit much. Overkill. Next time I think I'll use thinner inlays and maybe not so many. The burl is beautiful, though- so thanks to Gary for that. Please feel free to comment.
PS- Once again these photos were taken on my curtain at home [:I].

 

[rtjw]

Nils you are really getting the inlays down. Great technique and beautiful pen.

 

[Ligget]

I agree with Johnny, super work as usual!!![][]

 

[dwilasnd]

I am very impressed.
And where do I get one of your curtains? The pen aside, the photo is great as well!

 

[darbytee]

I really like this one Nils. The wood is beautiful and I think you did a fantastic job on the pen too. it has a nice balance.

 

[arjudy]

How well does 400 year old wood turn? It sure turned out nice. (pun intended)

 

[Gary Max]

Dang --that is a great looking pen---I knew you would like the Cedar Burl once you made a pen out of it.

 

[Chuck Key]

Super nice presentation and pen! Send me a photo of your photo setup, private email will be fine.

Thanks
Chuckie

 

[alamocdc]

Very nice, Nils! I like it.

 

[PenWorks]

Very sharp Nils, great job on the inlay, the cesar burl is not to shabby either.
I was lucky enogh to get a great block from him to. The woods go well together.
I think Gary tells everybody his wood is 400 years old []

 

[JimGo]

Nice job all around Nils!

 

[swm6500]

Great looking pen Nils, keep up the great laminations.

 

[woodscavenger]

Great pen. Great wood. Great inlay work. I do have a question that is not meant as a detraction.

Why do most of us put the fancy inlays in the upper barrel where the clips always get in the way of the artwork?

 

[Gary Max]

Hey Anthony---if you like the 400 year old stuff ???? You should see my private stash of over 500 yr vintage. We are talking about a handfull of blanks. It is very well hid in my shop.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Very nicely done, Nils. Potography is also well done.

 

[nilsatcraft]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.
Shane- Good question! I put the inlays on the top because it just doesn't seem like the design of the pen would be balanced if the inlay were on the bottom. I'm not quite sure why that is but that's why I do designs on the top. []