Closed-ends Cuban Mahogany

[MartinPens]

I learn something new each time. Always something to improve upon. Having a ton of fun! Enjoy and I welcome your comments and constructive criticisms.

Martin

 

[johnnycnc]

Lovely pen, I like the colors in the wood.

 

[chriselle]

As an occasional cigar smoker I REALLY like this pen. Looks like the damned thing is lit. I could really go for a Cohiba right now..:biggrin:

 

[MartinPens]

Thank you! I have enough wood to make another and I'm going to wood burn the end to look like a lit cigar. Fun, fun.

 

[PaulDoug]

As an occasional cigar smoker I REALLY like this pen. Looks like the damned thing is lit. I could really go for a Cohiba right now..:biggrin:

My first thought exactly. Neat pen, great grain orientation and all.

 

[Mark]

Great looking pen. My thoughts exactly. It looks like a cigar. I'll be looking for your lit version.. Nicely Done..

 

[wizard]

Beautiful pen ! Love the contrast in the wood !

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

WOW! Nice!

Robin

 

[PaulSF]

That's beautiful, I love the way the ends match up like that. How did you do the clip?

 

[lazyguy]

Great looking pen. I too like the "cigar" look.

 

[MartinPens]

I finished the cap in one piece on the CE mandrel as far as applying the CA glue, but not sanding. I took the measurement of the inside tube and marked it on the wood with the tip of a skew. ( I made two clean line cuts to equal the width of my parting kerf tool - 1/16 ) Just barely deep enough to cut through the CA finish but not so deep that I separated the pieces. I then sanded the CA and polished the piece. Then, very carefully, I separated the end cap piece - catching it in my hand so as to not damage it. I then put a piece of 320 grit sandpaper on a flat surface and lightly flat sand the cut edges of both pieces in a circular motion.

I then insert the piece in the end that normally comes with the kit (the piece the kit cap threads onto) and place the clip on the end. I mark the width of the clip on the rim of the cap and cut a little slot in both pieces with an exacto knife just deep enough for where the cap comes out. Then it's just all CA fitting from there.

I could do a little tutorial with photos if there is interest.

Martin

 

[PaulSF]

There is interest!! Please do that tutorial when you have time. It sounds way above my pay grade, but sometimes the step-by-step with pics makes it much easier.

 

[David Keller]

That's a beautiful pen. One of my favorites that I've seen since joining the forum.

I'd love to see your way for making the cap end.

 

[JohnU]

Great job Martin! I like the way you positioned the wood so each end highlighted the heart and sap contrast. I like your choice of both ends closed with the hidden clip. Over All.... A+ Nice pen!